A split decision is a winning criterion in boxing and other full-contact combat sports, in which two of the three judges score one particular competitor as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other competitor. A split decision is different from a majority decision, which occurs when two judges pick the same competitor as the winner, and the third judge scores the contest a draw (tie) . In a split decision, the official result remains the same, but the margin of victory is less than in a majority decision. Split decisions can cause controversy due to their lack of unanimity, and the victor may be encouraged or pressured to grant a rematch, in the hopes a return match-up will have a more decisive outcome.