Daniel Barez will face Luis Gurule in a Flyweight Division bout at UFC Vegas 117. The event will be held at The Apex in Las Vegas. This matchup is expected to be highly competitive.
Gurule Still Seeking First UFC Victory
Luis Gurule (10-3) is still searching for his first UFC win. He has an 0-3 record since 2025. In his last bout, Gurule lost to Alden Coria by unanimous decision, marking his second consecutive loss by decision. He will be looking to bounce back as the near-even betting favourite in this fight.
Gurule stands 5-foot-5 with a 64-inch reach. He is an aggressive striker who willingly takes punches to deliver his own shots. Gurule uses big combinations and can inflict serious punishment when he lands. However, he absorbs 4.74 strikes per minute, despite a 59% defensive rate.
Gurule is most effective when he hurts his opponent with strikes and follows up with top pressure. He favours a closed guard, stacking opponents and delivering punches and elbows from above. If Gurule can drop Barez and transition to the ground, he will be in a strong position to finish the fight. However, he will need to be cautious of Barez’s submission skills during ground transitions, as his opponent has six submission wins.
Barez Aims to Rebound After Submission Loss
Daniel Barez (17-7) has a 1-2 record in the UFC since 2023. He secured his first promotional win against Victor Altamirano. In his last fight, he lost to Andre Lima by submission. Barez will be aiming to return to the win column with a victory in this fight.
Barez stands 5-foot-6 with a 66-inch reach. In his last fight, Barez lost on the total striking numbers 34-161. He struggled to gain control in that fight. Barez is technically sound and fights fundamentally, but needs to improve his ability to close the distance and control striking range against more advanced strikers.
UFC Vegas 117 Odds
UFC Vegas 117 odds are courtesy of DraftKings.
Luis Gurule is coming into this bout as the slight favourite against a manageable opponent. This could be his perfect opportunity to notch that elusive first win.
- Luis Gurule is 0-3 in the UFC since 2025.
- Daniel Barez is 1-2 in the UFC since 2023.
- Gurule absorbs 4.74 strikes per minute.
Daniel Barez will be hoping to get back in the win column with a victory in this one.