Daniel Barez
Spain
Outworked by Luis Gurule
Barez lost to Luis Gurule via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The fact Barez was able to not only see the final bell here, but do so somewhat competitively is a minor miracle. He absorbed a whopping 149 significant strikes from Gurule and a 178 strikes in total. Barez had a clear speed advantage, but as Paul Felder and Daniel Cormier both pointed out repeatedly and correctly on the broadcast, he left his chin up throughout, and Gurule took full advantage. Barez is 37 years old and has lost three of four UFC fights. He's in trouble.
The fact Barez was able to not only see the final bell here, but do so somewhat competitively is a minor miracle. He absorbed a whopping 149 significant strikes from Gurule and a 178 strikes in total. Barez had a clear speed advantage, but as Paul Felder and Daniel Cormier both pointed out repeatedly and correctly on the broadcast, he left his chin up throughout, and Gurule took full advantage. Barez is 37 years old and has lost three of four UFC fights. He's in trouble.
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Will take on Gurule
Barez will face Luis Gurule in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
One day short of exactly one year since his most recent fight at the UFC level, Barez gets announced in a new fight. The 37-year-old veteran has been inconsistent in his recent fights, and he's gone 1-2 in three UFC bouts thus far.
One day short of exactly one year since his most recent fight at the UFC level, Barez gets announced in a new fight. The 37-year-old veteran has been inconsistent in his recent fights, and he's gone 1-2 in three UFC bouts thus far.
Inconsistent ways continue
Barez lost to Andre Lima via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:05 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The lone highlight of Barez's evening was the fact he lasted 13-plus minutes against an opponent in Lima that might be really good. He ate far too many calf kicks on the early going, which left him compromised the entire fight. Barez continued to battle, but Lima began to pull away as the bout progressed. Already 36 years of age, Barez has alternated losses and wins in his first three UFC bouts. He needs a strong performance his next time out.
The lone highlight of Barez's evening was the fact he lasted 13-plus minutes against an opponent in Lima that might be really good. He ate far too many calf kicks on the early going, which left him compromised the entire fight. Barez continued to battle, but Lima began to pull away as the bout progressed. Already 36 years of age, Barez has alternated losses and wins in his first three UFC bouts. He needs a strong performance his next time out.
Fighting Lima in March
Barez will take on Andre Lima at a UFC event in Las Vegas on March 15, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Barez will take on the younger Lima in March, looking to use his experience to challenge the undefeated Brazilian. Barez will head into the bout coming off a decision victory over Victor Altamirano. The 36-year-old Spaniard will look to use his stopping power to take down Lima, boasting an impressive 7-0 record in KO/TKO decisions. With three of his six professional losses coming via decision, Barez will likely be looking for an early finish against the 25-year-old.
Barez will take on the younger Lima in March, looking to use his experience to challenge the undefeated Brazilian. Barez will head into the bout coming off a decision victory over Victor Altamirano. The 36-year-old Spaniard will look to use his stopping power to take down Lima, boasting an impressive 7-0 record in KO/TKO decisions. With three of his six professional losses coming via decision, Barez will likely be looking for an early finish against the 25-year-old.
Nabs first UFC victory
Barez defeated Victor Altamirano via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.
ANALYSIS
It was a strong performance from Barez in a pick 'em fight. It was made all the more impressive by the fact he was coming off a first-round submission defeat to Jafel Filho in his UFC debut about 14 months ago. Barez landed a Round 1 knockdown and connected on the more damaging blows most of the bout. The concern here is that he faded in a major way the second half of the fight, nearly allowing Altamirano -- who is going through his own issues at the moment -- to steal the win. Barez's next challenge will be to put forth a strong 15-minute performance.
It was a strong performance from Barez in a pick 'em fight. It was made all the more impressive by the fact he was coming off a first-round submission defeat to Jafel Filho in his UFC debut about 14 months ago. Barez landed a Round 1 knockdown and connected on the more damaging blows most of the bout. The concern here is that he faded in a major way the second half of the fight, nearly allowing Altamirano -- who is going through his own issues at the moment -- to steal the win. Barez's next challenge will be to put forth a strong 15-minute performance.
Next scheduled fight
Barez will face Victor Altamirano in a flyweight contest at UFC Paris on Sept. 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Barez is walking into his second UFC fight after having lost in his debut against Jafel Filho via submission in July of 2023. Daniel will fight Victor Altamarino, who is coming off consecutive losses. Both fighters will focus on finding their first victory of 2024
Barez is walking into his second UFC fight after having lost in his debut against Jafel Filho via submission in July of 2023. Daniel will fight Victor Altamarino, who is coming off consecutive losses. Both fighters will focus on finding their first victory of 2024