A confusing score announcement obscured an even more controversial result at UFC 334: Kevin Holland and Uros Medic fought to a majority draw, despite Holland appearing to control much of the bout. Bruce Buffer initially read the wrong scores; the official cards were 29-27 for Medic and two 28-28 draws. Medic’s 29-27 card stood despite a point deduction for low blows and stats that favored Holland.

By the Numbers
  • Official scores: 29-27 for Medic, plus two 28-28 cards.
  • Holland landed more total strikes and significant strikes, recorded more control time, and scored two takedowns to Medic’s zero.
  • Holland has one win in his past four fights; his record is 29-15-1, with one no contest. Medic is 14-3-1.
Yes, But

The judges’ scorecards diverged sharply: two gave Holland the first round and Medic the next two, while one judge scored all three rounds for Medic. The point deduction against Medic complicated the scoring, but did not resolve the dispute over who controlled the fight.

Bottom Line

The corrected announcement explains how the draw happened; it doesn’t make the decision any less contentious. Holland’s statistical edge and near-finish in the first round make the scorecards—and their impact on his recent record—the lasting story.