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Winning criterion in combat sports
A majority decision (MD) is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and other
Majority_decision
Decision rule that selects alternatives that have a majority
dichotomous decisions, e.g. whether or not to pass a bill. Mandatory referendums where the question is yes or no are also generally decided by majority rule
Majority_rule
Winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports
outcomes, including stoppages. Unanimous decision should not be confused with a majority decision or split decision. In the early days of combat fighting
Unanimous_decision
Type of winning criterion in boxing
scores for the other competitor. A split decision is different from a majority decision. A majority decision occurs when two judges pick the same competitor
Split_decision
Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1987)
Despite knocking Valiev down several times, he lost the fight via majority decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Barcelos was
Raoni_Barcelos
2023 professional crossover boxing match
attendance. On 15 October, the results were corrected from majority decision to a unanimous decision victory to Fury due to judge Rafael Ramos, who had previously
KSI_vs_Tommy_Fury
Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
fight via majority decision. Jourdain faced Nathaniel Wood on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Jourdain
Charles_Jourdain
American female mixed martial artist
via unanimous decision to Itzel Sequivel. In her second appearance with LFA at LFA 62, She defeated Valerie Soto via majority decision. At LFA 69, she
Vanessa_Demopoulos
Russian boxer (born 1990)
he accomplished twice in a row, first losing by majority decision and then winning by majority decision. "It’s a great country. It’s not a rich country
Dmitry_Bivol
French mixed martial artist (born 1995)
decision. Imavov faced Phil Hawes at UFC Fight Night 185 on 20 February 2021. Despite a late storm by Imavov, he lost the bout via majority decision.
Nassourdine_Imavov
American boxer (born 2000)
Richard Commey. In his final fight of the year, He won the fight by a majority decision, with scores of 40–36, 38–38 and 39–37. Walsh faced Jeremiah Yeager
Nico_Ali_Walsh
Subset consisting of more than half of the set's elements
that it is clearly not a temporary majority. Another protection against a decision being made by a temporary majority is the motion to reconsider and enter
Majority
Boxing competition
Center in Brooklyn, New York. The contest was originally declared a majority decision victory for Garcia, before being changed to a no contest after Garcia
Devin_Haney_vs._Ryan_Garcia
Judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the court's justices
law, a majority opinion is a judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court. A majority opinion sets forth the decision of the
Majority_opinion
Supreme Court of Canada case
Gonthier and Ian Binnie jointly authored the majority decision. Source: Gonthier and Binnie JJ., writing the majority, rejected all the arguments for the requirements
R_v_Malmo-Levine;_R_v_Caine
1996 United States Supreme Court case
in a 7–1 decision. Justice Clarence Thomas, whose son was enrolled at the university at the time, recused himself. Writing for the majority, Justice Ruth
United_States_v._Virginia
Japanese boxer (born 1998)
prospect David Picasso in a 10-round bout. Kameda would lose via majority decision with Picasso utilizing his jab and abilities. Kameda fought three-division
Kyonosuke_Kameda
American martial artist (born 1981)
use of elbows was permitted in the fight. Lucas defeated Yuiga by majority decision. Lucas planned to fight twice in 2013, but the first bout fell through
Amanda_Lucas_(fighter)
Free speech case in Supreme Court of Canada
R v Zundel [1992] 2 S.C.R. 731 is a Supreme Court of Canada decision where the Court struck down the provision in the Criminal Code that prohibited publication
R_v_Zundel
Russian-Canadian boxer (born 1985)
Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to become undisputed champion, whom he then lost to in an immediate rematch, also by majority decision. Beterbiev competed
Artur_Beterbiev
Group decision-making aiming for universal agreement
"general agreement or concord; harmony", "a majority of opinion" – or the outcome of a consensus decision-making process. This article refers to the process
Consensus_decision-making
Supreme Court of Canada case
the majority found that the accused's right to an independent and fair tribunal under section 11(d) of the Charter was violated. The decision brought
R_v_Généreux
Japanese shoot boxer (born 1997)
ruled a majority decision draw after the first three rounds, with one judge scoring the bout 30–29 for Ono. He was awarded the majority decision after an
Kaito_Ono
Japanese professional kickboxer
SOUL IN THE RING CLIMAX on December 8, 2019. He won the fight by majority decision. On December 23, 2019, it was announced that Yoza would participate
Yuki_Yoza
Statistical theorem
to the Probability of Majority Decisions. The assumptions of the theorem are that a group wishes to reach a decision by majority vote. One of the two outcomes
Condorcet's_jury_theorem
Japanese kickboxer (born 1996)
on December 9, 2018, with Ishii winning by majority decision. Osaki won the rematch by unanimous decision, with scores of 29–28, 29–28 and 29–27. He scored
Kazuki_Osaki
Process to choose a course of action
In psychology, decision-making (also spelled decision making and decisionmaking) is regarded as the cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief
Decision-making
South Korean kickboxer
unanimous decision. Had he not been deducted a point before the start of the fight for missing the contracted weight, he would have gotten a majority draw
Lee_Sung-hyun
American mixed martial artist (born 1985)
contested again at welterweight, at UFC 202. Diaz lost the rematch via majority decision. The contest was once again awarded Fight of the Night honors. At
Nate_Diaz
Voting requirement above 50% for passage
jurors had to confirm they were ready to take a decision before the matter went to a simple majority vote. Pope Alexander III introduced the use of supermajority
Supermajority
1971 United States Supreme Court case
the Court had a wide interpretation of the Commerce Clause. The 5-4 majority decision affirmed to the case that loan sharking, even if it was local, was
Perez_v._United_States
British professional boxer and reality television personality (born 1999)
via unanimous decision: all three judges scored the bout 57–56 in Fury's favour. The result was originally announced as a majority decision, with judge
Tommy_Fury
Judgment of the Privy Council
adopted by the majority contradicted the definition in the Rating Agreement. The decision has been adopted and applied in numerous decisions, both in Australia
BP Refinery (Westernport) Pty Ltd v Shire of Hastings
BP_Refinery_(Westernport)_Pty_Ltd_v_Shire_of_Hastings
Nigerian-American mixed martial artist (born 1987)
Titan FC Welterweight Champion Michael Graves. He won the fight via majority decision. In the semifinals, Usman faced off against long-time veteran and
Kamaru_Usman
American mixed martial artist and boxer
losing by a close split decision. On January 25, 2020, Avila fought Anthony Taylor on Bellator 238 losing by a close majority decision. Avila faced Brandon
Chris_Avila
1990 Supreme Court of Canada case on hate speech
upheld under section 1. By a 4–3 decision, the Court upheld the constitutionality of the provisions. The majority decision was written by Chief Justice Brian
R_v_Keegstra
Political philosophy
majoritarianism[who?] argue that majority decision making is intrinsically democratic and that any restriction on majority decision making is intrinsically undemocratic
Majoritarianism
American boxer (born 1994)
bout as a -340 favorite to win the bout. Fulton won by twelve rounds majority decision, with scores of 114-114 and two 116-112's for him. Figueroa out-landed
Stephen_Fulton_(boxer)
Dominican Republic boxer (born 1994)
split decision. Puello made his second title defense against Subriel Matías at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York on July 12, 2025. He lost by majority decision
Alberto_Puello
Mexican boxer (born 2000)
the undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios undercard, winning by majority decision. On December 27, 2025, he challenged undisputed super-bantamweight
David_Picasso
American boxer (born 1993)
first-round technical knockout of Andrew Goodrich on 29 December 2017 and a majority decision win against Kaylyn Alfred on 20 January 2018, with both fights taking
O'Shaquie_Foster
Cuban and American boxer (born 1995)
decision (UD) with the judges' scorecards reading 118–110, 116–112, and 115–113. This decision was considered very controversial, with the majority feeling
Rolando_Romero
Russian mixed martial arts fighter (b.1998)
deduction in round 3 due to an accidental groin shot, he won the fight by majority decision. A rematch between Nurmagomedov and Hughes took place at PFL Champions
Usman_Nurmagomedov
Mexican-American boxer (born 1973)
Trinidad was ultimately awarded a majority decision. The judges scorecards came under question after the decision. Fans and boxing analysts called for
Oscar_De_La_Hoya
UFC mixed martial arts television series and event in 2012
choke) at 4:29 of the second round. Joey Rivera defeated Saad Awad by majority decision after two rounds. Nic Herron-Webb defeated Tim Ruberg by submission
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson
The_Ultimate_Fighter:_Team_Carwin_vs._Team_Nelson
Russian mixed martial artist (born 1994)
deduction in the fourth round, Evloev went on to win the fight by majority decision. 12 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout as a draw while the remaining
Movsar_Evloev
2022 United States Supreme Court case
firearm regulation", a phrase penned by majority opinion author Justice Clarence Thomas. The Supreme Court's decision has been considered by some to be a
New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen
New_York_State_Rifle_&_Pistol_Ass'n_v._Bruen
Property of electoral systems
00694. doi:10.3982/ECTA13337. ISSN 0012-9682. Sen, Amartya (2020). "Majority decision and Condorcet winners". Social Choice and Welfare. 54 (2/3): 211–217
Condorcet_winner
American right-wing Christian political organization
divide, both factors in the Moral Majority's decision to support Ronald Reagan's candidacy in 1980. The Moral Majority was a relatively early supporter
Moral_Majority
UFC mixed martial arts television series and event in 2016
defeated John Bedoya via majority decision after 2 rounds. Episode 9: Martín Bravo defeated Leonardo Rodriguez via unanimous decision after 3 rounds. Episode
The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3
The_Ultimate_Fighter:_Latin_America_3
Japanese kickboxer (born 1996)
2016. She won the fight by majority decision, after an extra round was fought, as the bout was ruled a majority decision draw after the first three rounds
Misaki_Morita
UFC mixed martial arts television series and event in 2009
asked the team to leave. James McSweeney defeated Wes Shivers by majority decision after two rounds. Evans matched Nelson against Kimbo Slice. Episode
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights
The_Ultimate_Fighter:_Heavyweights
Mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter
Charrière via majority decision at Cage Warriors 128. He later unified the title by winning a rematch against Jordan Vucenic by unanimous decision at Cage Warriors
Paul_Hughes_(fighter)
American actor and boxer (born 2006)
Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida, US. Walton defeated Hanley via majority decision. Nine months later, Walton faced Anthony Mora (7–4–1) on the Most
Javon_Walton
Japanese kickboxer
finals with decision victories against Hisaki Higashimoto and Takayuki Minamino. Hiramoto lost the tournament final by majority decision, with scores
Ren_Hiramoto
American boxer (born 1969)
Gordon Joyce (Ireland) by unanimous decision, 5–0 1/2: Lost to Igor Ruzhnikov (Soviet Union) by majority decision, 1–4 National Golden Gloves (156 lbs)
Roy_Jones_Jr.
Judgement of the High Court of Australia
Barnett of Melbourne Law School wrote of the decision: "The difference in approach between the majority and the minority appears to come down to a difference
ASIC_v_Kobelt
Canadian constitutional law case – SCC
Quebec seats on the Supreme Court. The majority decision was attributed to all six of the judges in the majority, rather than to a single judge. The Court
Reference Re Supreme Court Act, ss 5 and 6
Reference_Re_Supreme_Court_Act,_ss_5_and_6
Age of adulthood defined in law
majority is the age defining legal adulthood. At majority, a minor becomes an adult, assuming legal control over their person, actions, and decisions
Age_of_majority
English boxer (born 1998)
opponent to the canvas in the second round, but eventually lost via majority decision with two of the ringside judges scoring the bout 115–113 and 115–112
Bradley_Rea
MMA weight class
List of Pancrase Welterweight Champions a.^Fight was recorded as a "Majority Decision Draw". Woodley retained his title. "Nevada Revised Statutes: Chapter
Welterweight_(MMA)
Russian politician and boxer (born 1973)
won a widely disputed majority decision. In response to the controversial result the WBA announced plans to investigate the decision. In his second defense
Nikolai_Valuev
2023 cruiserweight professional boxing match
Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Pettis defeated Jones Jr. via majority decision after 8 rounds. On February 6, 2023, Jorge Masvidal announced on The
Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis
Roy_Jones_Jr._vs._Anthony_Pettis
English boxer (born 1991)
Cameron would avenge this loss in May 2023, defeating Taylor via majority decision to retain her undisputed championship, before losing her titles to
Chantelle_Cameron
American mixed martial artist (born 1983)
initially announced as a split decision victory for Woodley only to be corrected moments later when the decision of a majority draw was announced, albeit
Stephen_Thompson_(fighter)
UFC mixed martial arts television series and event in 2015
defeated Artem Lobov via majority decision after two rounds. USA – Julian Erosa defeated Jason Soares via unanimous decision after two rounds. Europe
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber
The_Ultimate_Fighter:_Team_McGregor_vs._Team_Faber
American boxer (born 2002)
as a professional in a bout against James Martin. Martin won via majority decision after outworking Mielnicki throughout the duration of the fight. On
Vito_Mielnicki_Jr.
Mexican boxer (born 1994)
Pines, Florida, Espinoza defeated Robeisy Ramírez in a major upset by majority decision to become the new WBO featherweight champion. Espinoza was scheduled
Rafael_Espinoza
American boxer
successful first defense of the title by defeating Andy Cruz via majority decision at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on January 24, 2026. Two of the ringside
Raymond_Muratalla
Thai kickboxer
fight by majority decision. Kongnapa rebounded from this loss with a three fight winning streak, defeating Pan Ryunson by unanimous decision, Kenta Hayashi
Kongnapa_Weerasakreck
by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBA Featherweight title. May 27 - Chris Billam-Smith defeats Lawrence Okolie by majority decision to win the WBO
Boxing_in_the_2020s
Australian boxer (born 1999)
was the first loss of Huni's career. Huni beat Frazer Clarke on a majority decision over 10 rounds at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 11 April
Justis_Huni
2008 Supreme Court of Canada decision
R v Kapp, 2008 SCC 41, is a Supreme Court of Canada decision that held that a communal fishing license granted exclusively to Aboriginals did not violate
R_v_Kapp
American boxer (born 1998)
Ortiz was knocked down twice in the bout, but went on to win via majority decision (114–112, 114–112, 113–113) after twelve competitive rounds; this
Vergil_Ortiz_Jr.
2022 U.S. Supreme Court case on abortion
draft majority opinion by Justice Samuel Alito; the leaked draft largely matched the final decision. On June 24, 2022, the Court issued a decision that
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Dobbs_v._Jackson_Women's_Health_Organization
Russia-Kazakh mixed martial arts fighter (born 1991)
2022-04-14. Law, Eddie (18 June 2022). "UFC Austin: Damir Ismagulov Takes Majority Decision Over Kutateladze In Striking Battle". Cageside Press. Archived from
Damir_Ismagulov
Ramírez, by a technical decision in round eleven in Las Vegas. November 4 – Thomas Hearns defeats James Kinchen by majority decision to win the inaugural
Boxing_in_the_1980s
Japanese kickboxer
meeting, which Kumura won by majority decision. Kaneko was more successful in the rematch, winning the fight by majority decision. He knocked Kumura down with
Akihiro_Kaneko
American boxer (born 1994)
his professional debut on November 17, 2012, scoring a four-round majority decision (MD) victory over Jesus Xavier Pacheco (Per Ardua) at the Crowne Plaza
Angelo_Leo
Boxing competition
twelve tensely fought rounds, Trinidad was declared the winner by a majority decision. Planned by promoters Bob Arum and Don King, it pitted WBC world champion
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Félix Trinidad
Oscar_De_La_Hoya_vs._Félix_Trinidad
Canadian constitutional law case – 1875
quash the warrant of assessment. Mr. Justice Allen delivered the majority decision of the Court. He held that there was no doubt that the railway extended
Dow_v_Black
American boxer
controversy. On June 7, 2008, Mora defeated Vernon Forrest via a 12-round majority decision to become the WBC super welterweight champion. In the build-up to
Sergio_Mora
Lithuanian boxer and mixed martial artist
Mineev at Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 15. Mineev won the fight by majority decision. For his next fight, Maslobojev was scheduled to fight Lukasz Butkiewicz
Sergej_Maslobojev
2013 professional boxing match
pay-per-view sales. The fight was won by Mayweather in a 12-round majority decision in front of a sold-out crowd of 16,746. Judge C. J. Ross scored the
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Canelo Álvarez
Floyd_Mayweather_Jr._vs._Canelo_Álvarez
unanimous decision and win the WBC international welterweight title. March 27 – Pongsaklek Wonjongkam defeats Kōki Kameda by majority decision to win the
Boxing_in_the_2010s
Dutch kickboxer
quarter-finals, and after a close three rounds, Hoost was named the winner by majority decision (29–28, 30–28, 30–30). He returned to K-1 on September 4, 1993, against
Peter_Aerts
2009 United States Supreme Court case
bias." In a vigorous dissent, Chief Justice Roberts wrote that the majority decision would have dire consequences for "public confidence in judicial impartiality
Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co.
Caperton_v._A.T._Massey_Coal_Co.
1960 United States Supreme Court case
granted certiorari. Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter wrote the majority decision for the Court, joined by Associate Justices Tom C. Clark, Charles
De_Veau_v._Braisted
2011 boxing match
Majority Decision. (92–98, 95–95, 93–97) Super Lightweight bout: José Benavidez vs. Samuel Santana Benavidez defeats Santana via Unanimous Decision.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Márquez III
Manny_Pacquiao_vs._Juan_Manuel_Márquez_III
1908 United States Supreme Court case
against self-incrimination is not incorporated. The Twining decision was overturned by the decision in Malloy v. Hogan in 1964, in which the Court incorporated
Twining_v._New_Jersey
Portuguese mixed martial artist
instead scheduled against Javier Torres. He won the close bout via majority decision. Fialho joined the PFL as a tournament replacement for PFL Season
André_Fialho
Type of boxing
system, 5–0 stands for unanimous decision, 4–1 for majority decision, 3–2 for split decision, 3–1–1 for split decision and one judge ruled a draw. In the
Amateur_boxing
Croatian boxer (born 1996)
by split decision, and advanced to the finals, where he fought a rematch with Aziz Abbes Mouhiidine. Aziz won the fight by a majority decision. Milun fought
Marko_Milun
American boxer (1949–2025)
the decision was highly controversial, but this time the decision went in favor of Foreman's opponent, with Briggs awarded a majority decision. One judge
George_Foreman
Japanese kickboxer (born 1998)
the fight by unanimous decision. In 2017 he made his RIZIN debut against Issei Ishii. Mandokoro won the fight by majority decision. He re-matched Issei
Jin_Mandokoro
British boxer (born 1989)
against former British super-lightweight champion, Tyrone Nurse, via majority decision (MD) on 16 March 2019. Two judges scored the bout in favour of Essuman
Ekow_Essuman
American boxer (1959–2019)
WBA World Featherweight title against Eusebio Pedroza, losing by a majority decision; this defeat was Lockridge's first in the professional ring. On April
Rick_"Rocky"_Lockridge
American mixed martial artist (born 1982)
209. It was another closely contested bout with Woodley winning via majority decision. For his third title defense, Woodley faced Demian Maia on July 29
Tyron_Woodley
Mathematical theory of majority voting
certain assumptions, a decision attained using majority voting in a large group is more likely to be correct than a decision attained by a single expert
Jury_theorem
Mexican female boxer
boxer. She won the WBA female super-bantamweight World title with a majority decision success over Mayerlin Rivas on 18 November 2023. Previously Cruz held
Erika_Cruz
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