Denise Gomes

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Denise Gomes
BornDenise Pacheco Gomes
(1999-12-30) December 30, 1999 (age 24)
São Leopoldo, Brazil
Other namesDee
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
Division Strawweight
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada
TeamParaná Vale Tudo
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins8
By knockout6
By decision2
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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).

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gomes started her professional MMA career in 2017 and mainly 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 faced Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis on November 4, 2023. [14] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [15]

Gomes is scheduled to face Eduarda Moura on June 8, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 242. [16]

Professional grappling career

Gomes is scheduled to face Giovanna Canuto at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 on March 3, 2024. [17]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches8 wins3 losses
By knockout61
By decision22
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–3 Angela Hill Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis November 4, 202335:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win8–2 Yazmin Jauregui TKO (punches) UFC 290 July 8, 202310:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win7–2Bruna BrasilTKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 202322:42 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss6–2 Loma Lookboonmee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song September 17, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–1 Rayanne dos Santos Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 51 August 27, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Strawweight.
Win5–1 Milana Dudieva TKO (knees and punches) Invicta FC 46 March 9, 202231:56 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win4–1Jeanne RuasTKO (punches)SFT 31: Moreira vs. CardosoOctober 30, 202131:03 São Paulo, BrazilReturn to Flyweight.
Win3–1Andressa RomeroDecision (unanimous)SFT 28: Mexicano vs. MatsumotoAugust 5, 202135:00 São Paulo, BrazilStrawweight debut.
Win2–1Andreyna RaquelKO (punches)Arena Global 12June 5, 202122:19 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–1Juliana NascimentoTKO (punches)O Rei da Luta 3March 13, 202111:44 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFlyweight debut.
Loss0–1Gisele MoreiraTKO (punches)Aspera FC 57September 9, 201723:49 Florianópolis, BrazilBantamweight debut.

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  2. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 46 Lineup Finalized for March 9 with Two New Bouts". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
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