Featherweights William Gomis and Joanderson Brito are set to face off in an exciting matchup at UFC Fight Night 243 in Paris, France. Both fighters are rising contenders in the division, with contrasting styles that make this bout highly anticipated.

William Gomis (13-2-0)

Known as «The Jaguar,» 27-year-old William Gomis fights out of MMA Factory and has quickly risen in the UFC featherweight ranks with his powerful striking and ability to finish fights. Standing at 6’0" and weighing 145 lbs, Gomis has secured 7 wins via KO/TKO, showcasing a 54% knockout rate. His most recent victory was a TKO win over Yanis Ghemmouri, where a devastating body kick finished the bout at UFC Fight Night 226. Gomis is also known for his solid decision record, having won 5 of his fights via decision.

Last 3 Fights

• Win: vs. Yanis Ghemmouri (TKO – Body Kick), UFC Fight Night 226, Sep 2, 2023 – Round 3, 2:20
• Win: vs. Francis Marshall (Decision – Split), UFC Fight Night 222, Apr 22, 2023 – 3 Rounds
• Win: vs. Jarno Errens (Decision – Majority), UFC Fight Night 209, Sep 3, 2022 – 3 Rounds

Joanderson Brito (17-3-1)

Nicknamed «Tubarao,» Joanderson Brito is a well-rounded fighter who brings a dangerous mix of knockout power and submission ability. At 29 years old, Brito fights out of Chute Boxe Joao Emilio and has a 47% KO rate, with 8 knockout wins and 7 submission victories to his name. He recently defeated Jack Shore via TKO at UFC 301, solidifying his place as a serious contender in the featherweight division. Brito is known for his aggressive style, finishing 15 of his 17 wins inside the distance, making him a constant threat both standing and on the ground.

Last 3 Fights

• Win: vs. Jack Shore (TKO – Doctor Stoppage), UFC 301, May 4, 2024 – Round 2, 3:35
• Win: vs. Jonathan Pearce (Submission – Ninja Choke), UFC Fight Night 232, Nov 18, 2023 – Round 2, 3:54
• Win: vs. Westin Wilson (KO – Punches), UFC on ESPN 48, Jul 1, 2023 – Round 1, 2:54

Prediction

This fight will likely come down to Gomis’ striking against Brito’s versatile finishing ability. Gomis will aim to keep the fight standing, using his height and reach to pepper Brito with strikes from range. On the other hand, Brito’s aggressive pressure and submission prowess could lead him to push the fight to the ground, where he may look to secure a submission or utilize ground-and-pound. While Gomis has shown resilience in his decision wins, Brito’s track record of early finishes makes him a dangerous opponent.

Official Prediction: Joanderson Brito via Submission.