Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Denise Gomes

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 17, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Denise Gomes made an impact.

Denise Pacheco Gomes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)'s women's Strawweight division. She is a professional athlete engaged in the sport of mixed martial arts. Her career focuses on competing within the UFC.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Started Professional MMA Career

In 2017, Denise Gomes began her professional MMA career, primarily competing in Brazil. Before signing with Invicta, she achieved a record of 4 wins and 1 loss.

March 9, 2022: Won Against Milana Dudieva at Invicta FC 46

On March 9, 2022, Denise Gomes competed against Milana Dudieva at Invicta FC 46. Gomes won the fight in the third round through a technical knockout achieved with knees and punches.

August 23, 2022: Earned UFC contract at Dana White's Contender Series 51

On August 23, 2022, Denise Gomes faced Rayanne Amanda at Dana White's Contender Series 51. She secured a victory via unanimous decision, which led to her being awarded a UFC contract.

September 17, 2022: Lost to Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Fight Night 210

On September 17, 2022, Denise Gomes, replacing Diana Belbiţă, fought Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Fight Night 210. Gomes lost the fight via unanimous decision.

April 15, 2023: Won Against Bruna Brasil at UFC on ESPN 44

On April 15, 2023, Denise Gomes was scheduled to face Bruna Brasil at UFC on ESPN 44. Gomes won the bout by technical knockout.

July 8, 2023: Won Against Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 290 and Earned Performance of the Night Award

On July 8, 2023, Denise Gomes faced Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 290. She won the fight by a first-round technical knockout and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.

November 4, 2023: Lost to Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis

On November 4, 2023, Denise Gomes fought Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis, and she lost via unanimous decision.

March 3, 2024: Scheduled to face Giovanna Canuto at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6

On March 3, 2024, Denise Gomes was scheduled to face Giovanna Canuto at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6.

June 8, 2024: Won against Eduarda Moura at UFC on ESPN 57

On June 8, 2024, Denise Gomes faced Eduarda Moura at UFC on ESPN 57. Moura missed weight, weighing 116.5 pounds, resulting in a catchweight bout where Moura was fined 20% of her purse, which went to Gomes. Gomes won the fight by split decision.

November 9, 2024: Won Against Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC Fight Night 247

On November 9, 2024, Denise Gomes fought Karolina Kowalkiewicz, a former KSW Flyweight Champion, at UFC Fight Night 247. She won the fight by unanimous decision.