The Tiny Tornado meets the Brazilian Blitz this weekend in Las Vegas as veteran Tecia Pennington faces surging contender Denise Gomes in a pivotal strawweight clash at UFC Vegas 111.
Pennington (15-7) returns looking to make one more run toward the top 10 after back-to-back wins against Carla Esparza and Luana Pinheiro. Known for her relentless pace, crisp combinations, and cardio, she represents the archetype of a gritty veteran who thrives in decisions.
Across the Octagon stands 25-year-old Denise “Dee” Gomes (11-3) — a power-punching Brazilian finishing machine out of GAEA Project who’s quietly building a reputation as one of the most dangerous young strikers in the division. With three knockouts already under the UFC banner, Gomes enters as the favorite to turn this matchup into a statement victory.
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📺 Where to Watch Tecia Pennington vs. Denise Gomes? (November 8, 2025)
| Detail | Info |
| Event | UFC Vegas 111 |
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Venue | UFC Apex — Las Vegas, NV |
| Main Card Start (ET) | 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ / TNT Sports (UK) |
💰 Betting Odds
| Fighter | Moneyline | Method of Victory (Est.) | Over/Under 2.5 Rounds |
| Denise Gomes | -175 (Favorite) | Gomes by KO/TKO +325 | O 2.5 (-180) |
| Tecia Pennington | +150 (Underdog) | Pennington by Decision +210 | U 2.5 (+145) |
⚖️ Tale of the Tape
| Tecia Pennington | Denise Gomes | |
| Record | 15-7-0 | 11-3-0 |
| Age | 36 (🇺🇸 USA) | 25 (🇧🇷 Brazil) |
| Height | 5’1″ (155 cm) | 5’2″ (157 cm) |
| Reach | 60″ (152 cm) | 63″ (160 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Camp | Pound 4 Pound Muay Thai | GAEA Project |
| Strikes Landed / min | 4.78 | 4.59 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48 % | 50 % |
| Strikes Absorbed / min | 3.48 | 3.04 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 13 % | 36 % |
| Takedown Defense | 62 % | 67 % |
| Submission Attempts / 15 min | 0.1 | 0.8 |
🧩 Fighter Breakdown
🟩 Tecia “Tiny Tornado” Pennington
The veteran technician from Colorado Springs remains one of the most consistent fighters at 115 lbs. Pennington uses volume striking, strong footwork, and top-tier cardio to overwhelm opponents. Her jab-low-kick combinations and lateral movement make her hard to pin down. Where she struggles is power — just two career finishes and 13 decision wins speak to her grinding, point-fighting style. Against Gomes, she’ll need to control distance, circle off the fence, and make this a 15-minute chess match.
🟥 Denise “Dee” Gomes
A decade younger and brimming with confidence, Gomes brings heavy hands and youthful aggression. She lands 55 % of her strikes at distance, ranking among the most accurate strikers in strawweight history. With a solid chin and underrated grappling, Gomes has proved she can go toe-to-toe with veterans and still finish the fight. Expect her to press forward, throw in combinations, and mix in clinch work to test Pennington’s durability.
📈 Recent Form
| Fighter | Opponent | Result | Method | Round |
| Pennington | Luana Pinheiro | Win | Decision (UD) | R3 |
| Carla Esparza | Win | Decision (UD) | R3 | |
| Tabatha Ricci | Loss | Decision (SD) | R3 | |
| Gomes | Elise Reed | Win | KO (Punches) | R2 |
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz | Win | Decision (UD) | R3 | |
| Angela Hill | Loss | Decision (UD) | R3 |
📊 Fight Metrics & Insights
- Accuracy Edge: Gomes (+2 % in striking accuracy)
- Power Edge: Gomes (3 UFC KOs — tied 2nd most in division history)
- Experience Edge: Pennington (19 UFC fights — tied 2nd most in strawweight history)
- Volume Advantage: Pennington lands ~5 strikes/min with high output and movement
- AI Win Probability: Gomes 57 % vs Pennington 43 %
- Finish Likelihood: Low (73 % chance of going to decision)
🎯 Prop Bets & Parlay Ideas
| Bet Type | Pick | Odds |
| Fight Goes the Distance | Yes | -225 |
| Gomes by Decision | ✅ Pick | +110 |
| Round Bet | Over 2.5 | -180 |
| Same-Fight Parlay | Gomes ML + Over 2.5 | +160 |
🧠 Fight Analysis
This is a clash of rhythm versus pressure. Tecia Pennington will try to create angles and point-fight from the outside, but Denise Gomes’ youth, aggression, and physicality could gradually overwhelm the older veteran.
Gomes’ improved fight IQ was evident in her measured dismantling of Elise Reed — she no longer rushes into brawls, instead picking her shots and managing distance effectively. If she avoids falling into Pennington’s counter traps, she can dictate the pace with straight rights and calf kicks.
Pennington, on the other hand, must rely on her cardio and experience to drag this fight deep, turning it into a technical exchange where her movement and combinations can bank rounds. However, the difference in power and durability tilts the needle slightly toward the Brazilian prospect.
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Tecia Pennington vs. Denise Gomes Prediction
| Pick | Method | Round |
| Denise Gomes | Decision (Unanimous) | — |
💬 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Moderate)
🧾 Bonus Play: Fight Goes Distance (-225)
