Daniel Barez

Daniel Barez is a Spanish mixed martial artist from Valencia who competed in the UFC flyweight division. The UFC lists him as fighting out of Entram Gym, with a freestyle fighting style, a 5-foot-6 height and a 66-inch reach. He turned professional in 2012 and made his UFC debut against Jafel Filho in London on July 22, 2023, after building momentum on the regional circuit and appearing on Dana White’s Contender Series.

Barez earned his first UFC victory over Victor Altamirano in Paris on September 28, 2024, and later fought André Lima and Luis Gurule. His UFC tenure ended after the Gurule bout: MMA Fighting reported on May 21, 2026, that Barez had been removed from the UFC roster. Before reaching the UFC, he collected notable credentials in Spanish MMA, including BAMMA world championships, Spanish MMA titles and a sambo title. His documented strengths include sudden punching power, while his background also includes submission finishes.