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Denise Gomes

Women's Strawweight Division

8-3-0 (W-L-D)

6

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Decision

2

First Round Finishes

Denise Gomes

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Denise Gomes' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Santana do Livramento, Brazil
Fighting style
MMA
Age
23
Height
62.00
Weight
122.30
Octagon Debut
Sep. 17, 2022
Reach
63.00
Leg reach
35.50
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Lost pro debut, 8-1 since
     
  • Last pre-DWCS fight was March TKO win over UFC vet Milana Dudieva in Invicta FC
     
  • Six wins by KO
     
  • Two first-round finishes
     
  • 13th youngest fighter on roster

UFC 290 (7/8/23) Gomes stopped Yazmin Jauregui via strikes at :20 of the first round 

UFC on ESPN (4/15/23) Gomes stopped Bruna Brasil via strikes at 2:42 of the second round 

UFC Fight Night (9/17/22) Gomes lost a three round unanimous decision to Loma Lookboonme 

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6 
Episode five (8/23/22) Gomes won a three round unanimous decision over Rayanne Amanda 

When and why did you start training for fighting? Through opportunities that good people gave me in Rio Grande do Sul. Over time, I saw that this could change my life.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have a ton of Muay Thai fights and I've been competing to improve my jiu jitsu.

Do you have any heroes? My heroes are my everyday people with their daily wars: my teachers, my training colleagues, family, friends, myself…

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is, first of all, a personal satisfaction to know that I went through several things and still nothing stopped me. It's being an example for my brothers, being able to show that every opportunity I received I could honor. It's looking forward to yourself and knowing that you are among the best, if not the best, one day.

What was your job before you started fighting? Before, and even now, I'm a barber. Before, I worked in a beauty salon; now I prioritize training, but I don't stop cutting because it's not just work.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Jab