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UFC Flyweight

Daniel Bárez VS Luis Gurule

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

Daniel Bárez VS Luis Gurule
17-8-0 Record 11-4-0
37 Age 32
168 cm Height 165 cm
168 cm Reach 163 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
76% Finish rate 55%
41% KO rate 45%
35% Sub rate 9%

Result Summary

Luis Gurule def. Daniel Bárez Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

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.

Fight Overview

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.

Keys to Victory

Daniel Bárez

  1. Stay composed and dictate range to prevent the reckless exchanges that a desperate Gurule will need to generate.
  2. Grind consistent pressure with volume striking to accumulate scorecard advantage and frustrate Gurule's limited offensive output.
  3. Keep the fight standing where his technical advantages over Gurule are most pronounced and decisive.

Luis Gurule

  1. Create chaos early with unpredictable blitzing attacks rather than boxing at distance where Bárez's technique wins.
  2. Look for a highlight-reel finish as the only result that secures his UFC future beyond this fight.
  3. Use his physical output in the opening round to impose his will before Bárez settles into his rhythm.

Last 5 fights

Daniel Bárez

  1. L André Lima Submission · R3 3:05 · 15 MAR 2025
  2. W Victor Altamirano Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 SEPT 2024
  3. L Jafel Filho Submission · R1 3:26 · 22 JUL 2023
  4. W Soslenis Carvalho KO · R1 1:33 · 24 FEB 2023
  5. W Francisco Benitez Submission · R1 2:15 · 25 NOV 2022

Luis Gurule

  1. L Alden Coria Decision · R3 5:00 · 21 FEB 2026
  2. L Jesús Santos Aguilar Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 SEPT 2025
  3. L Ode' Osbourne TKO · R2 1:54 · 5 APR 2025
  4. W Nick Piccininni Decision · R3 5:00 · 15 OCT 2024
  5. W Jacob Silva Submission · R4 2:32 · 22 SEPT 2024

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