Ediane Gomes
Ediane Gomes is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division. She notably fought in the Invicta FC. Mixed martial arts career. Gomes made her MMA debut on August 16, 2007. After winning her first five fights, Gomes then faced future UFC Women's Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion, Amanda Nunes. She lost via TKO in the second round. After her first-round victory over Marissa Caldwell at Bitetti Combat 6, Gomes fought future UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, in Rousey's MMA debut. Gomes lost via armbar 25 seconds into the fight . Invicta Fighting Championships. Gomes made her successful Invicta FC debut at defeating Katalina Malungahu via rear naked choke in the first round. Gomes was then set to take on Hiroko Yamanaka at . She won via unanimous decision. Gomes was expected to take on Cristiane Justino at but pulled out due to injury. She was then expected to return at against Julia Budd but Budd pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Tamikka Brents. Brents also pulled due to injury as was replaced by Charmaine Tweet. The fight was then cancelled all together due to Tweet having visa issues . Gomes finally returned at taking on Tonya Evinger. She lost via first round armbar. Gomes then faced Raquel Pa'aluhi at . She lost via unanimous decision. Gomes faced Pam Sorenson at . She won the fight via split decision. In May 2018, Gomes announced her retirement from mixed martial arts on her social media.