Fighter

Denise Gomes

"Dee"

12-3-0#14Women's Strawweight★ 2bonuses Brazil

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Grappling 1-1

NEXT FIGHT

vs Yan Xiaonan

UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song·Saturday, August 29, 2026

Denise Gomes holds a professional MMA record of 12-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 15 bouts on record. Denise Gomes has won 12 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Denise Gomes lands 4.43 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 1.45 takedowns per 15 minutes. Denise Gomes also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 8, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'2"157 cm
Weight: 115 lbs52 kg
Reach: 63"160 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1999-12-30
Age: 26
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Sao Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (78 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power95

Punch speed67

Kick speed96

Accuracy58

Takedowns94

Ground striking95

Submissions89

Chin77

Body strength59

Cardio73

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 12-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.43per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.16per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.45per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Denise Gomes has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Denise Gomes earns per fight.

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UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs SongAug 29, 2026
vs Yan XiaonanWomen's Strawweight

Career history

WIN
vs Tecia Pennington
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown· Nov 8, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 11-3 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Elise Reed
UFCUFC Fight Night: Burns vs Morales· May 17, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 10-3 vs 8-4
TKO
R2 · 0:30
POTN
WIN
vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Prates· Nov 9, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 9-3 vs 16-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Eduarda Moura
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov· Jun 8, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 8-3 vs 10-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Angela Hill
UFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Lewis· Nov 4, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 8-2 vs 15-13
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yazmin Jauregui
UFCUFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 7-2 vs 10-0
TKO
R1 · 0:20
POTN
WIN
vs Bruna Brasil
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 6-2 vs 8-2-1
TKO
R2 · 2:42
LOSS
vs Loma Lookboonmee
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 6-1 vs 6-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rayanne dos Santos
Contender Series 2022· Aug 23, 2022· Strawweight· 5-1 vs 11-5
UD
WIN
vs Milana Dudieva
Invicta FC 46· Mar 9, 2022· Flyweight· 4-1 vs 12-8
TKO
R3 · 1:56
WIN
vs Jeanne Ruas
SFT 31· Oct 30, 2021· Flyweight· 3-1 vs 3-0
TKO
R3 · 1:03
WIN
vs Andressa Romero
SFT 28: Mexicano vs. Matsumoto· Aug 5, 2021· Strawweight· 2-1 vs 3-0-1
UD
WIN
vs Andreyna Rocha
Arena Global 12· Jun 5, 2021· Flyweight· 1-1 vs 3-0
TKO
R2 · 2:19
WIN
vs Juliana Nascimento
Rei da Luta 3· Mar 13, 2021· Flyweight· 0-1 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:44
LOSS
vs Gisele Moreira
Aspera FC 57· Sep 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 0-0 vs 6-3
TKO
R2 · 3:49

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Denise Gomes's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #14 Women's Strawweight
Meta rank: #9 Women's Strawweight
Peak: #12 Women's Strawweight
First ranked: May 20, 2025
Times ranked: 54

Women's Strawweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1779▲16
Peak: 1779Nov 8, 2025
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Denise Gomes fight next?

Denise Gomes fights Yan Xiaonan on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.

What is Denise Gomes's record?

Denise Gomes's professional MMA record is 12-3-0.

Who is Denise Gomes fighting next?

Denise Gomes's next opponent is Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song.

Who did Denise Gomes fight last?

Denise Gomes most recently fought Tecia Pennington at UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown on Saturday, November 8, 2025, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Denise Gomes fight in?

Denise Gomes fights at Women's Strawweight.

Is Denise Gomes ranked in the UFC?

Denise Gomes is currently ranked #14 in the UFC Women's Strawweight division.

How many knockouts does Denise Gomes have?

Denise Gomes has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Denise Gomes won?

Denise Gomes has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Denise Gomes?

Denise Gomes is 5'2" (157 cm) tall.

How much does Denise Gomes weigh?

Denise Gomes weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Denise Gomes's reach?

Denise Gomes has a reach of 63" (160 cm).

How old is Denise Gomes?

Denise Gomes is 26 years old (born Dec 30, 1999).

Where is Denise Gomes from?

Denise Gomes is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY