MMA Match Preview: William Gomis (14-3) vs. Robert Ruchala (11-1)
Venue & Event Details
Event: UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs. Borralho
Bout: William Gomis (France) vs. Robert Ruchała (Poland) – Featherweight (145 lbs)
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France
Card Placement: Featured Prelim
Broadcast:
USA: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
UK: TNT Sports / discovery+
France: RMC Sport
Injury & Availability Report
William Gomis: No reported injuries; full camp completed at MMA Factory in Paris.
Robert Ruchała: No reported injuries; camp split between Poland and American Top Team.
Medical Suspensions: None entering fight week.
Fighter Profiles & Matchup Breakdown
William “The Jaguar” Gomis (14–3) – France
Age: 28
Height/Reach: 5’11” / 73″ reach
Style: Elusive, rangy striker with underrated grappling
UFC Record: 4–1
Key Strengths:
Lightning-fast kicks and jabs to control range
Strong defensive movement and footwork
Solid takedown defense (73%)
Recent Form:
L – Hyder Amil (SD) – March 2025
W – Joanderson Brito (SD)
W – Yanis Ghemmouri (TKO)
W – Jarno Errens (UD)
W – Francis Marshall (UD)
Tactical Notes: Gomis thrives when he can dictate distance, using his length to frustrate opponents. While not a one-punch KO artist, his volume and accuracy can pile up points. Needs to avoid prolonged grappling exchanges with Ruchała.
Robert Ruchała (11–1) – Poland
Age: 26
Height/Reach: 5’8” / 69″ reach
Style: Aggressive, well-rounded with a grappling base
UFC Record: Debut (former KSW Featherweight Champion)
Key Strengths:
Dangerous in scrambles and transitions
Willing to trade in the pocket to set up takedowns
Finishing ability both standing and on the mat
Recent Form:
W – Kacper Formela (TKO R3) – KSW
W – Patryk Kaczmarczyk (KO R1) – KSW
L – Salahdine Parnasse (KO R4) – KSW title fight
W – Lom-Ali Eskiev (UD) – KSW
W – Damian Stasiak (UD) – KSW
Tactical Notes: Ruchała’s best path is to close distance quickly, mix in level changes, and test Gomis’ takedown defense. His striking is serviceable but primarily a means to set up grappling.
Fight History & Context
First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.
Career Trajectories:
Gomis: Once on the verge of a Top 10 push before the narrow loss to Amil; fighting at home in Paris with crowd momentum.
Ruchała: Highly regarded European prospect making his UFC debut after a successful KSW run.
Divisional Stakes: A win for Gomis reaffirms his contender status; a debut win for Ruchała would immediately put him on the radar in a deep featherweight division.
Betting Trends
Gomis: 4 of 5 UFC fights have gone to decision; undefeated in France under the UFC banner.
Ruchała: 7 of 11 wins inside the distance; has never been finished.
Paris Factor: French fighters are 7–3 overall in UFC Paris events since 2022.
FIGHT ODDS
William Gomis – 230
Robert Ruchała + 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
