Short Answer

Kevin Holland defeated Uros Medic by unanimous decision on November 14, 2026; the market prices Holland to win at 52.0%, while the model puts the probability at 71.9%.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

The market's final value was determined by the official result of the UFC 334 welterweight bout on November 14. Kevin Holland defeated Uros Medic by unanimous decision, with both MMA Junkie and MMA Fighting reporting a 29-27 score. This outcome caused the contract, which priced the probability of a Medic victory, to resolve to "No." The significant trading volume on November 15, over 530,000 contracts, reflects the market processing and settling based on this definitive result.
Prior to the fight, the market showed a gradual increase in Medic's perceived chances, with the price climbing from 35% to 40% between November 1 and the day of the event. This suggests a modest shift in sentiment in favor of Medic. The provided information does not contain specific news, weigh-in results, or analyst commentary that would account for this pre-fight drift.
  • Kevin Holland confirmed victory against Uros Medic by unanimous decision on November 14, 2026.
  • Holland's grappling and durability countered Medic's earlier knockout-focused offensive strategy.
  • Uros Medic showed superior striking and a four-fight KO streak pre-fight.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
Kevin Holland 52.0% 71.9% Kevin Holland defeated Uros Medic by unanimous decision on November 14, 2026.
Uros Medic 47.0% 28.1% Uros Medic did not win, as Kevin Holland defeated him by unanimous decision on November 14, 2026.

Current Context

Kevin Holland defeated Uros Medic by unanimous decision at UFC 334. The welterweight bout occurred on the main card of UFC 334 (Gane vs Hokit) on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, NYC, with cage walks between 9:40-9:58 p.m. ET [1][2][3]. Holland (29-15, 1 NC) beat Medic (14-3) in a unanimous decision, scored 29-27 for Holland by both MMA Junkie and MMA Fighting. This score reflected a 10-9 Holland, 10-8 Holland after a one-point deduction, and 10-9 Medic round distribution [4][5]. The event streamed on Paramount+ [1][2][3].
Expert opinions and prediction markets favored Medic for an early finish. Pre-fight expert picks were split [1][6][7]. MMA Junkie's Dan Tom picked Holland for a 'club-and-sub' in Round 2, noting Holland's 8-4-1 record against southpaws and Medic's unproven extended-fight game [1]. Clutch Points picked Medic (-155) and UNDER 1.5 rounds (-154), citing Medic's first-round power [6]. MMA Mania's Andrew Richardson leaned Medic but cautioned about a decision, given Medic's lack of decision wins [7]. Among CBS Sports experts, 3 of 5 (Campbell UD, Mahjouri UD, Wise KO2) picked Medic, Brookhouse picked Medic TKO2, and Mormile alone picked Holland UD [8]. The decision result contradicted the majority of expert picks [8]. Prediction markets reflected this sentiment; Kalshi priced Medic at 61 cents (61% implied) versus Holland at 41 cents (41%) as of November 14, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC, with 69K contracts traded in 24 hours [9]. Medic's price had fallen 4 points over the prior week (63 to 59 cents range) [9]. Sportsbook odds showed Medic at -155/-160 and Holland at +130 (FanDuel/DraftKings) [1][6][10]. Method-of-victory markets indicated Medic KO/TKO at 42%, Holland KO/TKO at 19%, and 'goes the distance' No at 81%. The actual decision outcome was the underpriced side [6]. The Kalshi market closed on November 17, 2026, at 2:00 AM UTC [9].
Holland's reach advantage and durability countered Medic's power. In Round 1, Holland dropped Medic with an uppercut and attempted two D'Arce chokes, which Medic escaped [4][5]. Round 2 saw Medic land a second low kick, resulting in a one-point deduction from referee Marc Goddard [4][5]. In Round 3, Medic landed significant lefts that visibly hurt Holland in the final minute, but time expired [4][5]. Medic, 33, from Serbia, is a southpaw from Kings MMA with a 71" reach and 12 KOs, weighing in at 171 lbs [3][7][10]. Holland, 34, from the USA, trains at Phalanx MMA Academy, weighed 170.4 lbs, possesses an 81" reach—a 10-inch advantage—and has never been knocked out in his 30th UFC bout [3][7][10]. Medic's last fight was an August 1, 2026, 30-second TKO over Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Belgrade, marking his fourth consecutive first-round KO, bringing his record to 14-3, and ranking him No. 12 at 170 lbs [11]. Holland's prior bout was a unanimous decision win over Randy Brown at UFC 327 in April 2026 [12].
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2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

For the Kevin Holland market, a "YES" resolution is triggered if Kevin Holland wins the fight, and a "NO" resolution is triggered if Kevin Holland loses. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 9 p.m. ET, and any official revisions after the contract's expiration will not impact resolution. Special conditions include both fighter markets resolving to $0.50 if the fight ends in a draw or no contest, and to a "fair price" if cancelled or postponed more than 48 hours from its original start.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
Kevin Holland $0.52 $0.49 52%
Uros Medic $0.48 $0.53 47%

Market Discussion

Most prediction markets and sportsbooks favored Uros Medic to win, with Kalshi pricing him around 61-62% and Polymarket at 59.5% as of November 14, 2026, and sportsbook odds shifting to make Medic the favorite [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The central market debate revolved around whether Medic's four consecutive first-round KOs and 100% finish rate would prevail against Kevin Holland's extensive fight experience and never-been-knocked-out record [7][8][4][9]. While Medic by KO/TKO was a leading method of victory prediction on Kalshi and among some media, a notable counter-view from experts and forum users suggested Holland could win by decision or submission, emphasizing his durability and reach advantage [10][7][11][9][6][5].

Sources (11)
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  11. 11Hot Take - Medic vs. Holland is bad matchmaking for Medic | Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussionforums.sherdog.com

4. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 83 Good

Largest single print on KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14MEDHOL-MED carried 34% of its $2,201 tape (window is 0% of 24h flow)

Integrity risk· Large trades

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score83Good
Trade quality20% of score84Good

Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order loses about 1% of the price to slippage.

Trust score83Good

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
Market integrity
80Good

Outcome is hard to influence

Large tradesTrade signals · medium confidence

Largest single print on KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14MEDHOL-MED carried 34% of its $2,201 tape (window is 0% of 24h flow)

Screened clean
Thin-volume movesNo significant move Clear
Size patternsNo distribution read Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
80Good

Structural prior — no screens apply

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Information exposureNo concentrated group can know the outcome materially early. Clear
4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · doesn't apply to this market type
Longshot repricing · doesn't apply to this market type
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · doesn't apply to this market type
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
90Deep

Size fills near the screen price

2 contracts · worst first

Kevin Holland90
Deep · high confidence

Quoted spread 1.9% of price with size at both touches (bar range 2.4%)

24h traded notional $2,695,221 · 24h
Uros Medic90
Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 1.6% of price over 19 traded bars

24h traded notional $2,401,505 · 24h
Move quality
70Stable

No significant moves

2 contracts · worst first

Kevin Holland—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Uros Medic—
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

2 contracts · worst first

Kevin Holland95
Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Uros Medic95
Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Trade quality
84Good

Order book supports trading

Deep and tight enough to trade efficiently.

Outcome quality 90 (notional-weighted across 2 scored legs)

$100 order: 0.5c slippage (~1% of a 48.5c contract)

$1,000 order: 0.5c slippage (~1% of a 48.5c contract)

$10,000 order: 0.5c slippage (~1% of a 48.5c contract)

Kevin Holland90Market scoreLiquidity90Move quality–Rule clarity95
Why 90
Liquidity
90 · Deep · high confidence

Quoted spread 1.9% of price with size at both touches (bar range 2.4%)

24h traded notional $2,695,221 · 24h
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95 · Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear
Uros MedicPrimary90Market scoreLiquidity90Move quality–Rule clarity95
Why 90
Liquidity
90 · Deep · high confidence

Typical bar range 1.6% of price over 19 traded bars

24h traded notional $2,401,505 · 24h
Move quality
No significant move (6h)

Price was stable over the last 6 hours.

Rule clarity
95 · Clear · high confidence

Objective result from a trusted source (allowlist)

allowlist · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Nov 15, 2026

5. How did Uros Medic's and Kevin Holland's striking, grappling, and defensive statistics compare leading into UFC 334?

Medic Sig Strikes Landed/Min5.77 [1][2][3]
Holland Sub Attempts/15 Min0.60 [1][2]
Holland Reach Advantage10 inches (81" vs 71") [1][2][3][4]
Uros Medic held an advantage in significant striking and defensive metrics. Leading into UFC 334, Medic demonstrated superior significant striking, landing 5.77 significant strikes per minute with 60% accuracy, compared to Kevin Holland's 4.24 per minute with 49% accuracy [1][2][3]. Defensively, Medic also maintained an edge with 56% significant strike defense versus Holland's 50%, and absorbed slightly fewer significant strikes per minute at 3.21 compared to Holland's 3.40 [1][2]. However, Holland possessed a notable 10-inch reach advantage, measuring 81 inches against Medic's 71 inches, and maintained an undefeated record against knockouts by strikes [1][2][3][4].
Kevin Holland demonstrated a more aggressive approach to grappling, despite close takedown defense. Holland showed higher takedown and submission attempt rates, averaging 0.79 takedowns and 0.60 submission attempts per 15 minutes. In contrast, Medic averaged 0.34 takedowns per 15 minutes and had no submission attempts [1][2][3][4]. Takedown defense statistics were closely matched, with Holland at 57% and Medic at 55%, giving Holland a slight 3.64% edge according to FightSignal's comparison [1][2]. Medic is also noted for having finished four consecutive opponents in the first round, each within 79 seconds or less [4].
Sources (4)
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  4. 4Medic vs Holland Prediction: Odds, Keys, UFC 334mmascene.com

6. What evidence supported the pre-fight betting market consensus that favored Uros Medic for a knockout victory?

Medic's Win Probability60-62% (Kalshi) [1][2][3]
Medic's First-Round Knockout Streak4 consecutive [3][4][5][6]
Medic's Professional Finish Rate100% [3][4][5][6]
Pre-fight betting markets strongly favored Uros Medic to win by knockout. The pre-fight betting market established a clear consensus, heavily favoring Uros Medic to secure a knockout victory against Kevin Holland. Kalshi's pre-fight odds assigned Medic a win probability of 60-62%, significantly higher than Holland's 39-41% [1][2][3]. This market sentiment was consistently reflected in sportsbook odds, which positioned Medic at -155 to -165, with the "under 1.5 rounds" prop bet at -154, indicating a strong expectation for an early finish to the fight [4][6][7][8]. Further reinforcing this outlook, Covers identified Medic by KO/TKO as their top pick, citing a 43% implied probability on Kalshi and recommending a prop bet on Medic winning in Round 1 [3][9][10].
Medic's exceptional finishing record bolstered confidence in a knockout victory. A primary factor contributing to Medic's favoritism was his formidable fight history, highlighted by a record of four consecutive first-round knockouts, which collectively lasted only 3 minutes and 55 seconds across those bouts [3][4][5][6]. These rapid finishes included victories over Gilbert Urbina, Muslim Salikhov (November 9, 2025), Geoff Neal (February 22, 2026), and a particularly swift 30-second knockout against Daniel Rodriguez (August 1, 2026) [3][4][5][6]. Moreover, Medic's perfect 100% finish rate across all 14 of his professional victories, with 12 of them coming by knockout, underscored his consistent power and ability to end fights decisively [3][4][5][6].
Medic's striking prowess and Holland's recent vulnerabilities supported the market's view. Medic's impressive striking statistics provided additional evidence for a probable knockout outcome. He boasted a 60% significant-strike accuracy, landed 5.77 significant strikes per minute, and averaged 3.20 knockdowns per 15 minutes, metrics that either surpassed or closely rivaled Holland's 49% accuracy and 4.24 strikes per minute [11][3][12]. Despite Kevin Holland's reputation for durability, having never been knocked out in 45 professional fights, he had demonstrated vulnerability in 2025 by being rocked in bouts against both Daniel Rodriguez and Mike Malott [6][3][12]. Additionally, Holland's 10-inch reach advantage, while considerable, often lacked consistent and disciplined utilization, presenting a potential area for exploitation [6][3][12].
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7. How did the one-point deduction against Medic in Round 2 impact the judges' scorecards and the unanimous decision outcome?

Pre-fight odds for Medic win61¢ [1][2][3]
Pre-fight odds for KO/TKO/DQ67¢ [1][2][3]
Pre-fight odds for fight ends before round 373-74¢ [1][2][3]
Specific post-fight details regarding scorecards and deductions are unavailable. The available research does not contain post-fight reporting on the actual scorecards or the specific impact of a potential one-point deduction against Medic in Round 2 for the Uros Medic vs. Kevin Holland bout on November 14, 2026 [4]. Consequently, the impact on the judges' scorecards and the unanimous decision outcome cannot be determined from the provided facts [4]. All sources retrieved for this analysis were pre-fight previews, odds, and market data for the UFC 334 welterweight bout [4][5][6].
Pre-fight market expectations heavily favored an early finish for the contest. Kalshi pricing indicated that decision outcomes for either fighter were considered longshots, with "Uros Medic" at 61¢, "KO/TKO/DQ" at 67¢, and "Fight ends before round 3" at 73-74¢ [1][2][3]. This anticipation was influenced by Medic's history of four consecutive first-round KOs, never having gone to the judges, and Holland's extensive experience of 44 pro fights and a 10-inch reach advantage [7][5][8]. A one-point deduction in Round 2 would reduce the deducted fighter's score for that round by one point, potentially flipping a close round and altering the outcome of a close fight across all three cards [7][5][8]. Given the pre-fight market expectations, a unanimous decision involving a Round 2 deduction would have represented a major upset [1][2][3]. However, no source confirms the specific scores or which fighter won this contest [7][5][8].
Sources (8)
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8. What were the final closing odds from prediction markets and sportsbooks for both the winner and method of victory on November 14, 2026?

Uros Medic Win Probability61% (Kalshi data as of Nov 14, 2026 9:15 AM UTC and a 17:18 UTC Nov 14 snapshot [1][2][3])
Most Likely Method of Victory (Medic)Uros Medic by KO/TKO/DQ at 47¢ (47%) (Kalshi market closing prices on Nov 14 [2][4][5])
Fight Ends Early Probability73% for 'Fight ends before round 3' (17:18 UTC Nov 14, 2026 [2][4][5])
Prediction markets strongly favored Uros Medic as the fight winner. For the November 14, 2026 fight between Uros Medic and Kevin Holland, prediction markets consistently indicated Medic as the favorite. Kalshi's winner market closed with Uros Medic at 61¢ (61%) and Kevin Holland at 41¢ (41%), reflecting Medic as the favored winner [1][2][3]. Polymarket also listed Uros Medic at 60% compared to Kevin Holland at 41% [6]. The event generated approximately $127.8k in 24-hour volume across 23 markets on Kalshi [1][2][3], while specific volumes for the Holland side included $10,442 on Kalshi and $2,516 on Polymarket [7].
An early finish by knockout was the most anticipated outcome. Regarding the method of victory, Uros Medic by KO/TKO/DQ was the most probable outcome, closing at 47¢ (47%) on Kalshi on November 14 [2][4][5]. Kevin Holland's most likely victory methods were by KO/TKO/DQ at 19¢ or by Submission at 16-17¢ [2][4][5]. A fight ending before round 3 was highly anticipated, with its probability closing at 73% [2][4][5]. This aligns with Covers' Kalshi-derived odds, which indicated an 83% chance the fight would not go the distance [8]. Sportsbook closing lines from ClutchPoints also reflected an expectation for an early finish, listing Under 1.5 rounds at -154 [9].
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9. What counter-arguments and data points supported Kevin Holland's potential to win as the underdog at UFC 334?

Reach Advantage (Holland)10 inches (81 inches vs Medic's 71 inches) [1][2][3][4]
Takedown Superiority (Holland)132% higher rate (0.79 vs 0.34 takedowns per 15 minutes) [1][2][3][4]
Underdog Odds (Holland)41-44% on Kalshi; +122 to +135 by bookmakers [5][6][7][8][2][9]
Kevin Holland presented a strong underdog case at UFC 334 due to distinct advantages. Holland possessed significant physical and grappling superiority over Uros Medic, notably a 10-inch reach advantage (81 inches/205.74cm compared to Medic's 71 inches/180cm) [1][2][3][4]. His extreme durability was also a key factor, as he had never been legitimately knocked out in 45 professional bouts, with strikes resulting in finishes only from corner stoppages or injuries [1][2][3][4]. As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Holland demonstrated superior grappling statistics, including a 132% higher takedown rate (0.79 vs 0.34 per 15 minutes), more submission attempts (0.60 vs 0.00 per 15 minutes), and better takedown defense (57% vs 55%) [1][2][3][4]. These attributes directly exploited Medic's known vulnerabilities, such as his history of being submitted in the Octagon and struggling against prolonged fights or grappling exchanges [1].
Analysts identified a clear strategic path for Holland to secure victory. The strategy focused on capitalizing on Medic's "pathologically aggressive" style and reliance on early finishes [2][9][10][8]. Holland's extensive experience, including an 8-4-1 record against UFC-level southpaws like Medic, led experts such as MMA Junkie's Dan Tom to predict a "club-and-sub" outcome [9]. The game plan centered on Holland extending the fight beyond Medic's typical early knockout window by leveraging his range with stick-and-move tactics, long kicks, and a snapping jab to counter Medic's aggression and deplete his cardio [2][10][8]. Professional predictions favored a non-knockout finish for Holland; MMA Scene explicitly picked "Holland via submission," while BetMGM suggested a decision win through ground-and-pound [2][8]. Despite these advantages and expert forecasts, Holland was priced as an underdog at 41-44% on Kalshi and received odds of +122 to +135 from bookmakers [9][8][5][6].
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10. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

Uros Medic enters the bout on a four-fight first-round KO streak, including a 30-second TKO of Daniel Rodriguez on Aug 1, 2026, where Medic was a -380 favorite [1][2][3][4][5]. He lands 58% of significant strikes and has never gone to decision [1]. Public money shifted the line, moving Medic from an underdog to -160+ [1]. FightIQ models project Medic with a 57% win probability, identifying KO/TKO as the most likely outcome at 52% [6]. Method-of-victory markets favor Medic KO/TKO at -100 (42%), with under 1.5 rounds priced at -154/-158, indicating expectations for a quick finish [1][7][3].
Kevin Holland offers significant counter-catalysts, including a 10-inch reach advantage and an unblemished record against knockouts across 45 professional fights [2]. Holland holds an 8-4-1 record against southpaws and secured a unanimous decision win over Randy Brown at UFC 327 in April 2026, following consecutive losses [2][3]. Potential bearish factors for Medic include his unproven gas tank beyond the first round and a linear-retreat habit when pressured [1]. Holland's improved jiu-jitsu and counter-punching capabilities also present challenges [1]. The fight was officially announced on Sept 20, 2026, for Nov 14, 2026, at Madison Square Garden [8][9]. Official weigh-ins recorded Medic at 171 lb and Holland at 170.5 lb [10][7][3][11].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: November 17, 2026
  • Closes: November 17, 2026
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  11. 11Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland Stats & Odds | MMA Indexmmaindex.com

12. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 10 resolved YES, 10 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14COSGOR-GOR: NO (Nov 15, 2026)
  • KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14COSGOR-COS: YES (Nov 15, 2026)
  • KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14HEIDIA-HEI: NO (Nov 14, 2026)
  • KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14HEIDIA-DIA: YES (Nov 14, 2026)
  • KXUFCFIGHT-26NOV14JOHALM-JOH: NO (Nov 15, 2026)