Uros Medic vs. Kevin Holland is a featured welterweight matchup on Saturday's UFC 334 main card at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Medic enters on four consecutive first-round knockout victories against Holland, whose considerable physical advantages have never quite translated into sustained success at the highest level.
Check out the latest UFC odds and free betting picks for Saturday's showdown.
Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland predictions for UFC 334
| Market | Pick |
|---|---|
| Who will win | Medic |
| Top pick | Medic by KO/TKO |
| Prop | Medic to Win Round 1 |
| Combo | 2.63x |
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Who will win Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland: Medic
Medic is my pick. Holland has spent years failing to make the most of his considerable physical advantages, and his questionable fight IQ has prevented him from reaching his potential.
Medic is the sharper, more purposeful striker and has finished four consecutive opponents in the opening round. Holland's reach and experience remain dangerous, but I expect Medic's accuracy and offensive discipline to expose his defensive shortcomings.
Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland top pick: Medic by KO/TKO
Medic is my top pick by KO/TKO. Holland owns a remarkable 10-inch reach advantage, but he has never consistently demonstrated the discipline to fight behind it.
That's a serious problem against Medic, who lands 5.77 significant strikes per minute with 60% accuracy and has recorded 12 knockouts in 14 victories.
Holland has never been knocked out by strikes, but his defensive lapses create opportunities for opponents to land cleanly. Medic has finished his last four opponents in the opening round, and I expect his precision and explosiveness to eventually overwhelm the veteran.
COVERS INTEL: Medic has recorded four consecutive first-round knockouts, with those victories lasting a combined 3 minutes, 55 seconds.Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland prop: Medic to win in Round 1
Medic to win in round 1 is my preferred prop.
Medic has finished four consecutive opponents in 79 seconds or less, and Holland's tendency to abandon his considerable reach advantage should provide opportunities for another early finish.
Holland remains durable and dangerous, but I don't trust him to maintain the defensive discipline needed against such an accurate puncher. I'm backing Medic to capitalize before the second round.
Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland combo
- Medic to Win
- Medic by KO/TKO
This parlay backs Medic to extend his finishing streak against an opponent whose physical advantages have rarely translated into disciplined performances.
Holland has never been knocked out by strikes, but I'm backing Medic to become the first fighter to accomplish that feat.
Medic has finished all 14 of his professional victories, including four consecutive first-round knockouts, and Holland's recent retirement musings suggest he might already have a foot out the door ahead of this critical fight.
Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland odds
| Method of Victory | Uros Medic | Kevin Holland |
|---|---|---|
| To win outright | 60% | 41% |
| To win by KO/TKO | 43% | 22% |
| To win by decision | 12% | 7% |
| To win by submission | 6% | 17% |
| Fight goes the distance | Yes 22% |
No 83% |
Odds as of 11-13.
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Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland tale of the tape
| Uros Medic | Kevin Holland | |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Age | 34 |
| 6 feet, 1 inch | Height | 6 feet, 3 inches |
| Welterweight | Weight Class | Welterweight |
| 71 inches | Reach | 81 inches |
| 14-3 | Record | 29-15 (1 NC) |
| 12 | Wins by KO | 14 |
| 2 | Wins by submission | 9 |
Holland stands 2 inches taller with a massive 10-inch reach advantage and considerably more professional experience. However, Medic has finished all 14 of his victories, including 12 by knockout, while Holland has never been knocked out by strikes.
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