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