Denise Gomes Secures First-Round KO in Shanghai, Eyes Title Shot

Denise Gomes delivered a remarkable performance in the co-main event at UFC Shanghai, achieving a first-round knockout that stunned the audience.

In the bout, Gomes faced former title challenger Yan Xiaonan, who initially appeared to be gaining the upper hand with her striking. However, Gomes turned the fight around with a powerful elbow strike followed by an uppercut that dropped Xiaonan.

Following her victory, Gomes expressed her readiness to fight any opponent the UFC presents. UFC commentator Michael Chiesa suggested that Gomes should compete against Mackenzie Dern, who recently defended her strawweight title. With this win, Gomes is expected to rise in the rankings, currently positioned as the #9 contender in the strawweight division.