Brendan Allen, Mackenzie Dern, and Loopy Godinez Win Close Fights at UFC Vegas 122 Middleweight contender Brendan Allen edged out a split decision against Michel Pereira, while strawweight Mackenzie Dern defeated Luana Pinheiro. Catchweight fighter Loopy Godinez also earned a contentious split decision against Virna Jandiroba in a hard-fought battle. Brendan Allen secured a narrow victory in the headline bout against Michel Pereira, while Mackenzie Dern made a successful return to middleweight after a nearly two-year hiatus. The event also featured a high-tension catchweight fight between Loopy Godinez and Virna Jandiroba, which resulted in a controversial split decision win for Godinez. Despite the narrow margins in the main events, the preliminary card saw several decisive finishes, including a brutal knockout by Lucas Almeida and a submission victory by Aalon Cruz.