Strawweight: Denise Gomes Vs. Rayanne Amanda
Tale of the tape
22-years-old
5’4″
Sao Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Parana Vale Tudo
5-1
4 KO/TKOs
Combined opponent’s record: 21-8-1
27-years-old
5’3″
Belem, Para, Brazil
Marajó Brothers Team
11-5
2 KO/TKOs, 7 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 18-22
Pros and Cons
Denise Gomes
Pros
- Scrambles well
- Good ground and pound
- Deceptive power
- Good output
- Good kicks
- Gets better as the fight goes
- Good pocket striker
- Tough
- Thrives in brawls
Cons
- Questionable TDD
- Easily hit
Rayanne Amanda
Pros
- Good jiu-jitsu
- Submission threat
- Decent wrestling
- Good output
Cons
- No head movement
- Vulnerable to leg kicks
Who has the advantage?
Striking: Gomes
Speed: Gomes
Output/Volume: Gomes
Kickboxing: Gomes
Striking defense: Even
Footwork/movement: Even
Wrestling: Amanda
Grappling: Even
More likely to finish on the mat: Amanda
Gas tank: Gomes
Prediction: There isn’t a ton of footage on Amanda but enough to get a read on the fight.
Both girls have flaws but are fun to watch. More than likely Amanda will have to use takedowns and her grappling. And while her grappling is good her wrestling could be better.
Gomes, I rate just as high on the mat if not higher. The biggest factor is going to be the striking of Gomes. Amanda has good output but Gomes throws even more with a lot more power. I feel Amanda will oblige in a scrap and Gomes will get the best of her. I strongly favor Gomes and I think her forward pressure and hands will break Amanda over time.
