Denise Gomes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's women's strawweight division, currently ranked #9 as of August 2026. After starting her career in Brazil with a 4–1 record, she earned a UFC contract by winning on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022. Known for her aggressive striking, Gomes has secured multiple Performance of the Night bonuses, including a first-round knockout of Yazmin Jauregui at UFC 290 in 2023. Her notable victories include wins over former champions Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Tecia Pennington, and she holds the second-most knockouts in UFC women's strawweight history. After a scheduled bout with Amanda Lemos was scrapped, she is set to face Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night 286 on August 30, 2026.