Daniel Bárez VS Luis Gurule

Luis Gurule defeated Daniel Bárez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a flyweight prelim at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa on May 16, 2026 in Las Vegas. Bárez opened well with sharp right hands and calf kicks, then briefly gained top position after a takedown, but Gurule nearly ended the round in his favor with a D'Arce choke attempt. The fight turned decisively in Round 2 when Gurule landed a heavy combination that rocked Bárez and followed with a suplex into ground strikes, seizing momentum he never surrendered. Gurule's relentless forward pressure smothered Bárez throughout the third, leaving him unable to recreate the clean output of the opener. All three judges swept every round for Gurule, snapping a three-fight UFC losing streak for the Colorado-based DWCS alumnus and keeping him on the roster.

Daniel Bárez picked up his first UFC victory at UFC Paris in 2024 and now faces Luis Gurule, a flyweight whose 0-3 UFC record puts his roster spot in serious jeopardy and makes this a must-win situation. Bárez needs a convincing performance to establish himself as a flyweight with staying power, while Gurule carries the desperation of a fighter who cannot afford another loss at this level.