Denise Gomes
Dee
Brazil
Runs winning streak to five
Gomes defeated Yan Xiaonan via KO (strikes) at 4:49 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Shanghai, China.
ANALYSIS
It's the biggest win of Gomes' UFC run by a country mile. The 115-pound female division isn't exactly known for its heavy hitters, but the Brazilian is a rare exception. She now has eight career wins via knockout after putting Yan away with a vicious elbow from in tight, along with some follow-up blows. Gomes earned her UFC opportunity with an August 2022 win on Dana White's Contender Series. She's gone on to win seven of her nine fights with the company, including five straight.
It's the biggest win of Gomes' UFC run by a country mile. The 115-pound female division isn't exactly known for its heavy hitters, but the Brazilian is a rare exception. She now has eight career wins via knockout after putting Yan away with a vicious elbow from in tight, along with some follow-up blows. Gomes earned her UFC opportunity with an August 2022 win on Dana White's Contender Series. She's gone on to win seven of her nine fights with the company, including five straight.
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Fighting Xiaonan
Gomes will face off against Yan Xiaonan at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Gomes will match up against Yan Xiaonan this August following a 10-month hiatus from the octagon. The 26-year-old Brazilian fighter, who is 6-2 during her time with the UFC, will be up against an 11-year experience gap in an unfavorable crowd later this summer.
Gomes will match up against Yan Xiaonan this August following a 10-month hiatus from the octagon. The 26-year-old Brazilian fighter, who is 6-2 during her time with the UFC, will be up against an 11-year experience gap in an unfavorable crowd later this summer.
Runs winning streak to four
Gomes defeated Tecia Pennington via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Pennington can be a tricky opponent because she's very light on her feet and has a ton of experience, but Gomes passed the test without issue. She consistently limited the space between the two women, which allowed her to unload the far more damaging blows. The constant pressure also allowed Gomes to land three successful takedowns. Still just 25 years of age and the winner of four straight, the Brazilian is a fighter to keep an eye on moving forward at 115 pounds.
Pennington can be a tricky opponent because she's very light on her feet and has a ton of experience, but Gomes passed the test without issue. She consistently limited the space between the two women, which allowed her to unload the far more damaging blows. The constant pressure also allowed Gomes to land three successful takedowns. Still just 25 years of age and the winner of four straight, the Brazilian is a fighter to keep an eye on moving forward at 115 pounds.
Fighting Pennington in Vegas
Gomes will take on Tecia Pennington at a UFC event in Las Vegas on November 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Gomes will head into the bout riding a three-fight win streak in UFC play dating back to June of 2024. The 5-foot-2 Brazilian will look to use advantages in both height and reach to take out the more experienced American. With a 7-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes combined with Pennington's proclivity for decision finishes (20 of 22 professional finishes), Gomes will undoubtedly be looking to use her striking to end this one early.
Gomes will head into the bout riding a three-fight win streak in UFC play dating back to June of 2024. The 5-foot-2 Brazilian will look to use advantages in both height and reach to take out the more experienced American. With a 7-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes combined with Pennington's proclivity for decision finishes (20 of 22 professional finishes), Gomes will undoubtedly be looking to use her striking to end this one early.
Cruises as biggest favorite on card
Gomes defeated Elise Reed via KO (punches) at 0:30 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This is the type of dominant performance you like to see when a fighter is upwards of a -700 favorite. Gomes dominated Reed in all aspects of the fight, landing three takedowns in the brief bout in addition to finishing with a 69-35 edge in total strikes landed. The fight could have been stopped a good 10-15 seconds early had referee Jason Herzog, who is usually very good, been on top of things. Gomes is quickly developing into a legitimate contender in the 115-pound female division. She's won five of six dating back to April 2023, with three of those wins coming via knockout.
This is the type of dominant performance you like to see when a fighter is upwards of a -700 favorite. Gomes dominated Reed in all aspects of the fight, landing three takedowns in the brief bout in addition to finishing with a 69-35 edge in total strikes landed. The fight could have been stopped a good 10-15 seconds early had referee Jason Herzog, who is usually very good, been on top of things. Gomes is quickly developing into a legitimate contender in the 115-pound female division. She's won five of six dating back to April 2023, with three of those wins coming via knockout.
Will face Elise Reed
Gomes will face Elise Reed in a strawweight fight at UFC Vegas 106 on May 17, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Gomes defeated Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision on Nov. 9, 2024, in her most recent fight, and she's been trending in the right direction with a 4-1 record over her last five fights. The 25-year-old will aim to secure a third consecutive win against an opponent that has alternated wins and losses over her first eight UFC bouts.
Gomes defeated Karolina Kowalkiewicz via unanimous decision on Nov. 9, 2024, in her most recent fight, and she's been trending in the right direction with a 4-1 record over her last five fights. The 25-year-old will aim to secure a third consecutive win against an opponent that has alternated wins and losses over her first eight UFC bouts.