UFC

Denise “Dee”Gomes

UFC13-3-0

Division
Women's Strawweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 2"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
63"
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
8
Wins by submission
0
Wins by decision
5

Striking accuracy

49%

255 landed · 524 attempted

Takedown accuracy

33%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-06-08 to 2026-08-29

Wins

5 / 5

Losses

0 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Denise Gomes Bio

Denise Gomes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC women’s strawweight division. As of September 21, 2026, the UFC lists her as an active athlete and identifies Santana do Livramento, Brazil, as her birthplace. The UFC also lists her height as 5 feet 2 inches and her reach as 63 inches. She made her UFC debut on September 17, 2022.

Gomes has built her UFC career through a series of notable performances against established strawweights. She earned UFC victories over Bruna Brasil and Yazmin Jauregui by stoppage, then added decision wins over Eduarda Moura and Karolina Kowalkiewicz. After a decision loss to Angela Hill in November 2023, she returned with wins over Elise Reed and Tecia Pennington. On August 29, 2026, Gomes stopped former title challenger Yan Xiaonan by strikes at UFC Shanghai.

Her recent record shows a versatile MMA approach, combining sustained striking exchanges with the ability to win longer decisions. The UFC’s official profile lists MMA as her fighting style, while her recent victories include both stoppages and judges’ decisions. Her win over Xiaonan marked an important career milestone and reinforced her position as a prominent Brazilian contender in the UFC strawweight division.

Record
13-3-0
Division
Women's Strawweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 2"
Weight
115 lbs.
Reach
63"
Leg reach
35.50
Birth date
Dec 30, 1999 (age 26)
Age
26
Birthplace
Santana do Livramento, Brazil
Country
Brazil

Denise Gomes Questions & Answers

What division does Denise Gomes compete in?

Denise Gomes competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division and is listed as an active UFC athlete as of October 26, 2026.

When and how did Denise Gomes reach the UFC?

Gomes earned her way to the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2022, then made her Octagon debut on September 17, 2022, against Loma Lookboonmee.

Where does Denise Gomes train, and what is her listed fighting style?

The UFC lists Denise Gomes as training at Gaea Project and identifies her fighting style as MMA. Her UFC résumé includes both striking stoppages and decision victories.

How tall is Denise Gomes?

The UFC lists Denise Gomes at 5 feet 2 inches tall, with a 63-inch reach.

When was Denise Gomes born?

Denise Pacheco Gomes was born on December 30, 1999.

What was Denise Gomes’s latest documented UFC appearance as of October 26, 2026?

Denise Gomes most recently stopped Yan Xiaonan by TKO in the first round at UFC Shanghai on August 29, 2026.