Luis Gurule
Grim
USA
Set to face Tsuruya
Gurule will take on Rei Tsuruya in a flyweight bout at UFC Macau on May 3, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It's set to be a quick turnaround for Gurule, who just defeated Daniel Barez via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas. Jesus Aguilar, who was Tsuruya's initial opponent, was pulled from the contest due to an injury. Gurule will be seeking his second UFC win next weekend.
It's set to be a quick turnaround for Gurule, who just defeated Daniel Barez via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas. Jesus Aguilar, who was Tsuruya's initial opponent, was pulled from the contest due to an injury. Gurule will be seeking his second UFC win next weekend.
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Finally earns first UFC win
Gurule defeated Daniel Barez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Gurule entered having lost each of his first three UFC fights. He almost certainly would have been looking at a release if he didn't come up with a win here. To his credit, he went out and put forth an excellent effort. He pressured Barez throughout, landing a whopping 149 significant strikes. Gurule probably would have preferred to not eat 113 significant strikes in return, but nearly all the notable blows came from the American. It was a much-needed effort in a big spot.
Gurule entered having lost each of his first three UFC fights. He almost certainly would have been looking at a release if he didn't come up with a win here. To his credit, he went out and put forth an excellent effort. He pressured Barez throughout, landing a whopping 149 significant strikes. Gurule probably would have preferred to not eat 113 significant strikes in return, but nearly all the notable blows came from the American. It was a much-needed effort in a big spot.
Set to face Barez
Gurule will face Daniel Barez in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gurule has lost his three UFC fights, and another defeat here could be detrimental to his prospects of staying in the promotion long-term. Gurule's most recent fight was on Feb. 21, when he lost to Alden Coria via unanimous decision.
Gurule has lost his three UFC fights, and another defeat here could be detrimental to his prospects of staying in the promotion long-term. Gurule's most recent fight was on Feb. 21, when he lost to Alden Coria via unanimous decision.
Remains winless in UFC
Gurule lost to Alden Coria via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Houston.
ANALYSIS
Gurule entered having lost each of his first two UFC fights, and the company did him no favors here against a prospect in Coria that appears to have a very bright future. As a result, it was the expected outcome for Luis as a +300 underdog. To his credit, he tried to mix things up and remain aggressive, but Coria's massive edge in both speed and technical skill were too much to overcome. Gurule had a 10-0 professional record when he joined the UFC last April, but he simply hasn't been able to get on track at the highest level. It would be surprising if he got another shot with the company.
Gurule entered having lost each of his first two UFC fights, and the company did him no favors here against a prospect in Coria that appears to have a very bright future. As a result, it was the expected outcome for Luis as a +300 underdog. To his credit, he tried to mix things up and remain aggressive, but Coria's massive edge in both speed and technical skill were too much to overcome. Gurule had a 10-0 professional record when he joined the UFC last April, but he simply hasn't been able to get on track at the highest level. It would be surprising if he got another shot with the company.
Looks to snap losing streak
Gurule will take on Alden Coria in a flyweight matchup at UFC Houston on February 21, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It has been a rough start to Gurule's UFC career after getting his opportunity on Dana White's Contender Series in October of 2024. He lost both of his 2025 appearances to Ode Osbourne and Jesus Aguilar, so this could be his last chance to right the ship. Coria, meanwhile, won his UFC debut against Alessandro Costa via third-round TKO in September. Coria will also enter with height and reach advantages.
It has been a rough start to Gurule's UFC career after getting his opportunity on Dana White's Contender Series in October of 2024. He lost both of his 2025 appearances to Ode Osbourne and Jesus Aguilar, so this could be his last chance to right the ship. Coria, meanwhile, won his UFC debut against Alessandro Costa via third-round TKO in September. Coria will also enter with height and reach advantages.
Still searching for first UFC win
Gurule lost to Jesus Aguilar via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Noche on Saturday in San Antonio.
ANALYSIS
Entering as a -185 favorite, it took Gurule more than a round to find his range. Once he did, he was clearly the better fighter through the middle part of the bout. Yet, with the decision hanging in the balance in the final moments, Gurule ate a couple huge blows which ensured Aguilar would win Round 3 -- and the fight -- as a result. The 31-year-old Colorado native had plenty of success on the regional scene prior to his UFC arrival in April, but he's now lost each of his first two official fights with the company and will likely need a win his next time out in order to save his job.
Entering as a -185 favorite, it took Gurule more than a round to find his range. Once he did, he was clearly the better fighter through the middle part of the bout. Yet, with the decision hanging in the balance in the final moments, Gurule ate a couple huge blows which ensured Aguilar would win Round 3 -- and the fight -- as a result. The 31-year-old Colorado native had plenty of success on the regional scene prior to his UFC arrival in April, but he's now lost each of his first two official fights with the company and will likely need a win his next time out in order to save his job.