Denise Gomes scores knockout victory at UFC Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Denise Gomes scored a knockout victory over Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai on August 29, 2026. Gomes knocked out Xiaonan with just 11 seconds left in the first round, marking her fifth consecutive win in the octagon. After the fight, Gomes expressed her intention to be considered for a strawweight title shot, declaring her presence in the division. This performance further solidifies her status among top contenders in the strawweight category.
- •Gomes improves her MMA record to 13-3 and 7-2 in the UFC.
- •She delivered a knockout with an elbow strike.
- •The fight took place at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
- •Gomes aims for a title match following her win.
- •This marks Gomes' fifth straight victory in UFC competition.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Denise Gomes hits contender status with fifth straight win at UFC Shanghai
"Denise Gomes went into enemy territory and won her fifth straight fight Saturday at UFC Shanghai.
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