Denise Gomes
Denise Pacheco Gomes (born December 30, 1999) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently fighting in the women's strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Denise Gomes | |
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Born | Denise Pacheco Gomes December 30, 1999 São Leopoldo, Brazil |
Other names | Dee |
Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
Division | Strawweight |
Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada |
Team | Paraná Vale Tudo |
Years active | 2017–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 6 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Gomes started her professional MMA career in 2017 and mainy fought in Brazil. She amassed a record of 4–1 prior to being signed by Invicta.[1]
Gomes faced Milana Dudieva at Invicta FC 46 on March 9, 2022.[2][3] She won the bout in the third round by way of technical knockout by knees and punches.[4]
Gomes faced Rayanne Amanda at Dana White's Contender Series 51 on August 23, 2022. She won the fight via unanimous decision, earning her a UFC contract in the process.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Gomes faced Loma Lookboonmee on September 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 210.[6] She replaced Diana Belbiţă who was originally scheduled to face Lookboonmee.[7] Gomes lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
Gomes was scheduled to face Bruna Brasil on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[9] Gomes won the bout by technical knockout.[10]
Gomes faced Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.[11] She won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, earning her a Performance of the Night award.[12][13]
Gomes is scheduled to face Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Almeida on November 4, 2023.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
10 matches | 8 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 1 |
By decision | 2 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 8–2 | Yazmin Jauregui | TKO (punches) | UFC 290 | July 8, 2023 | 1 | 0:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 7–2 | Bruna Brasil | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | April 15, 2023 | 2 | 2:42 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
Loss | 6–2 | Loma Lookboonmee | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song | September 17, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 6–1 | Rayanne Amanda | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 51 | August 27, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Milana Dudieva | TKO (knees and punches) | Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Torquato II | March 9, 2022 | 3 | 1:56 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Jeanne Ruas | TKO (punches) | SFT 31: Moreira VS. Cardoso | October 30, 2021 | 3 | 1:03 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 3–1 | Andressa Romero | Decision (unanimous) | SFT 28: Mexicano vs. Matsumoto | August 5, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 2–1 | Andreyna Raquel | KO (punches) | Arena Global 12 | June 5, 2021 | 2 | 2:19 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 1–1 | Juliana Nascimento | TKO (punches) | O Rei da Luta 3 | March 13, 2021 | 1 | 1:44 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 0–1 | Gisele Moreira | TKO (punches) | Aspera FC 57 | September 9, 2017 | 2 | 3:49 | Florianópolis, Brazil |
References
- Sherdog.com. "Denise Gomes". Sherdog. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 46 Lineup Finalized for March 9 with Two New Bouts". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- "Ketlen Souza out of Invicta FC 46, Daiana Torquato to rematch Karina Rodriguez for flyweight title". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- Anderson, Jay (2022-03-09). "Dudieva vs. Gomes Sizzles, Rodriguez Wins Rematch Over Torquato at Invicta FC 46". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- Matthew Wells (2022-08-23). "Dana White's Contender Series 51 results: All winners earn UFC contracts for second week in a row". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- Jay Anderson (2022-08-06). "Denise Gomes Steps Up on Short Notice to Face Loma Lookboonmee on Sept. 17". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- Hyon Ko, John (2022-06-23). "Loma Lookboonmee vs Diana Belbita in the works for Sept. 17: Sources". The AllStar. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- Bitter, Shawn (2022-09-17). "UFC Vegas 60: Loma Lookboonmee Spoils Denise Gomes' Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- Esteva, Rob (April 15, 2023). "MMA Preview – Bruna Brasil vs Denise Gomes at UFC on ESPN 44". The Stats Zone. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- Bitter, Shawn (April 15, 2023). "UFC Kansas City: Denise Gomes Puts Away Debuting Bruna Brasil". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- Martin, Damon (May 10, 2023). "Robbie Lawler set to retire after upcoming fight at UFC 290, main card announced for July 8". MMA Fighting. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- Anderson, Jay (July 8, 2023). "UFC 290: Denise Gomes Comes Out Guns Blazing, Stops Yazmin Jauregui in 20 Seconds". Cageside Press. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- "UFC 290 bonuses: Only one of the sub-40-second stoppages got an extra $50,000". MMA Junkie. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- "UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Almeida". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2023-08-11.