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William Gomis and Joanderson Brito look to secure an entertaining finish when they meet on the UFC Paris main card.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, the UFC will return to Paris, France for a fight night inside the Accor Arena. The fourteen-bout event features various fighters who will fight in their home country, including unranked featherweight Gomis.
Gomis made his UFC debut in September 2022 as an interesting French prospect. The 27-year-old has only fought two times since then, but he's won all of those Octagon appearances, including a knockout against his fellow countryman Yanis Ghemmouri last time out in France.
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Gomis will end a year-long layoff on Saturday in the same venue as his latest win against Ghemmouri. This time, 'Jaguar' comes in as a decently-sized underdog, as he's been matched up with a dangerous Brazilian opponent.
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In January 2022, Brito suffered his lone promotional loss in his UFC debut against Bill Algeo. The 29-year-old has silenced the doubters since then with five consecutive wins, all inside the distance, including an impressive second-round TKO against Jack Shore in May.
It should be noted that UFC Paris starts on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9:00 A.M. PT / 11:00 A.M. CT / 12:00 P.M. ET. The main card featuring Gomis vs Brito on ESPN+ will start three hours later at 12:00 P.M. PT, 2:00 P.M. CT / 3:00 P.M. ET.
Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the featherweight main card matchup between William Gomis and Joanderson Brito.
Watch Gomis and Brito face off before UFC Paris below:
William Gomis vs. Joanderson Brito
Round 1:
William Gomis vs Joanderson Brito is underway. Gomis opens the fight with two teep kicks. Brito is already exploding forward and looking to explode. Gomis turns Brito in the clinch and pushes him against the cage. Brito turns the corner and takes Gomis to the ground. Gomis reverses the position and secures top control.
This is a good opportunity for Gomis to slow Brito down and take away some of his explosive energy. Gomis is more focused on position over damage at the moment. Brito almost had an opportunity to get up by using the cage. Gomis reestablished the position and continued racking up control time.
Brito temporarily had an armbar, but nothing came of it. Brito found his way back to his feet. Brito has Gomis pushed against the cage in the clinch. Gomis reversed the position again and pushed Brito against the cage. Brito returned the favor.
Gomis and Brito exchange short knees to the body. Gomis attempted an explosive takedown, but Brito stayed on his feet. They break apart and Brito lets his hands go. They exchange combos and Brito lands a massive left hook. Brito jumps a guillotine and probably would've had it if the round didn't end.
Round 2:
Joanderson Brito immediately pushes forward and picks up where he left off. Brito is putting all of his power, most haven't landed. Brito secures a takedown after a brief clinch against the cage. Brito immediately moves into side control. Brito is already looking to implement his ground and pound.
William Gomis tried to escape and Brito transitioned to the back. Brito is pushing for a head and arm choke. Gomis escapes. Brito makes an adjustment and has a better angle. Brito is squeezing a lot, but Gomis keeps giving a thumbs-up.
Joanderson Brito gives up on the choke and establishes his position. William Gomis is working back to his feet by using the cage. Brito is making him pay with some short punches. Gomis gets back on his feet. Gomis escapes the clinch.
Brito has Gomis pushed against the cage. They are exchanging massive punches, and Brito is finding more success. Brito grabs Gomis and pushes him against the cage. The referee gives them a warning for inactivity. Gomis pushes off and they return to distance striking. Gomis is utilizing his kicks, while Brito fires back with massive power punches. The second round ends.
Round 3:
William Gomis opens with a clean body kick. Joanderson Brito returns the favor while moving forward. Brito's leg kicks are nasty. Gomis lands a counter right hook. Gomis has found his range and started the third round with major success.
Gomis' straight punches are slightly pushing Brito back. Gomis grabs Brito and pushes him against the cage. Brito pushes off. Gomis finds the target with another body kick. Brito is struggling this round despite chasing after him.
Brito pushes Gomis against the cage. Brito has grabbed a leg and trying to secure a takedown. Brito changes levels and secures the takedown. Brito moves to the back and some heavy punches while Gomis tries to get up. Gomis returns to his feet before Brito mat returns him.
William Gomis gets back to his feet again. Thirty seconds left. Joanderson Brito drops down and grabs a leg. Gomis grabs his neck and Brito rolls to his back. They return to their feet. Gomis ends the fight with a flying knee. We're going to the scorecards.
Official Result: William Gomis def. Joanderson Brito by split decision (29-28 x2 and 28-29)
