The flyweight match between Daniel Barez and Luis Gurule will be part of the UFC Vegas 117 card on Saturday inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Both are coming off losses in their previous fights, but Gurule is going to be the slight betting favorite with -165 UFC odds, while Barez will be the slight betting underdog with +135 odds.
UFC Vegas 117: Daniel Barez vs. Luis Gurule Fight Odds
- Daniel Barez: +135
- Luis Gurule: -165
UFC Vegas 117: Daniel Barez vs. Luis Gurule: Tale of the Tape
| Daniel Barez | Luis Gurule | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 37 | 32 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’5” |
| Reach | 66 inches | 64 inches |
| Leg Reach | 37 inches | 38 inches |
| Record | 17-7 | 10-3 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 76% | 60% |
UFC Vegas 117: Daniel Barez vs. Luis Gurule: Prediction
My prediction is a decision victory for Barez over Gurule, because he’s considerably quicker. The boxing of Barez should help him land more strikes on Gurule’s head, as it is exposed up top and doesn’t move it away from the center line.
Both are solid grapplers, but I think they’ll nullify each other in this category. The main key for Barez is to fire rapid jabs against Gurule to disrupt his rhythm, inflict recurring damage, and set up combinations.
The only thing Barez should be wary of is the leg kicks that Gurule could throw because he’s very heavy on his lead leg. This could be a major point of attack for Gurule if Barez doesn’t check them or defend those leg kicks.
Daniel Barez’s Recent Fight Results
Barez is an MMA star from Spain who made his UFC debut in 2023. He competed in three octagon bouts but only won one bout over Victor Altamirano, and lost his fights to Jafel Filho and Andre Lima.
Luis Gurule’s Recent Fight Results
Gurule was a former Fury Fighting Championship before he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 where he defeated Nick Piccininni to secure a UFC contract. However, he dropped all his three bouts under the promotion, with defeats from Ode’ Osbourne, Jesus Aguilar, and Alden Coria.
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