Daniel Barez
Spain
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.
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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
Quickly taps in UFC debut
Barez lost to Jafel Filho via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:26 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
Making his UFC debut in a pick 'em bout, Barez didn't show much. He gave up a takedown to Filho following a wild exchange of back-and-forth action on the feet, eventually allowing his opponent to easily improve his position and clamp on the arm-triangle choke that closed the show. Barez appeared on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2021, dropping a split decision. He'll be 35 years of age this coming December and has zero history of success against quality competition, so the upside here is very limited.
Making his UFC debut in a pick 'em bout, Barez didn't show much. He gave up a takedown to Filho following a wild exchange of back-and-forth action on the feet, eventually allowing his opponent to easily improve his position and clamp on the arm-triangle choke that closed the show. Barez appeared on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2021, dropping a split decision. He'll be 35 years of age this coming December and has zero history of success against quality competition, so the upside here is very limited.
Making UFC debut in London
Barez (16-5-0) is scheduled to face Jafel Filho (14-3-0) in a flyweight bout July 22 at the UFC's event in London, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The 34-year-old Barez will be making his UFC debut in London after most recently competing under the Ultimate Warrior Challenge banner. Filho, meanwhile, is set to make his second UFC appearance after losing to Muhammad Mokaev in his promotional debut at UFC 286 in March.
The 34-year-old Barez will be making his UFC debut in London after most recently competing under the Ultimate Warrior Challenge banner. Filho, meanwhile, is set to make his second UFC appearance after losing to Muhammad Mokaev in his promotional debut at UFC 286 in March.