Reese Edges Gall by Unanimous Decision
Zachary Reese won a unanimous decision over Mickey Gall at UFC Vegas 123 despite a first-round point deduction.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
Zachary Reese defeated Mickey Gall by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 123, with all three judges scoring the middleweight bout 29-27 for Reese. Referee Herb Dean deducted a point from Reese in round one for an eye poke.
Why it matters
Gall returned to the octagon for the first time since 2024 and was looking to snap a four-fight losing streak, while Reese picked up a win after starting 2026 at 0-2.
All three judges scored the middleweight bout 29-27 for Reese, and Gall moved up to 185 lbs after a lengthy run at welterweight, ending a four-fight losing streak he was trying to snap. The source does not detail whether the one-point deduction in round one was the decisive factor in the scorecards.
The players
Zachary Reese
Zachary Reese is a middleweight mixed martial artist who defeated Mickey Gall by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 123.
Mickey Gall
Mickey Gall is a mixed martial artist who returned to the octagon at UFC Vegas 123 after a lengthy run at welterweight, dropping to the middleweight bout.
Herb Dean
Herb Dean is a veteran UFC referee who deducted a point from Zachary Reese in round one of his fight with Mickey Gall.
The details
In round one, Gall was eye poked while crashing forward with a right hand, prompting Referee Herb Dean to deduct a point from Reese. Reese then stuffed a takedown attempt and landed a barrage of punches, and went on to win the fight after the deduction.
Timeline
- Gall's previous octagon appearance before this fight was in 2024.
- Reese began 2026 with two losses before this bout.
- UFC Vegas 123 took place on October 31, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Reese's unanimous win moves him off an 0-2 start to 2026, while Gall's loss extends his losing streak to four fights as he drops back to middleweight after a long stretch at welterweight. The outcome shifts both fighters' positions within the UFC middleweight ranks without changing the broader division picture.
Reese's win keeps him in the middleweight rankings conversation after a rough start to 2026, and fantasy managers tracking the division should note the point deduction did not change the result. Gall's four-fight skid continues, which matters for anyone following his move up to 185 lbs.
The takeaway
Reese turned a first-round penalty into a unanimous win, a reminder that a single point deduction does not decide a fight when the rest of the bout goes your way.
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