Dani Barez - Spanish UFC Fighter | Biography, Achievements, and Upcoming Fights
Daniel Barez
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Weight: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
Reach: 66.0" (168 cm)
Age: 36 years old (born: Dec 10, 1988)
Primary Discipline: Mixed Martial Arts
Team: Entram Gym
Born: Burjassot, Spain
Fighting out of: Valencia, Spain
Division: Flyweight (125 lbs)
UFC Record: 1-2-0 (W-L-D)
Total MMA Record: 17-7-0
World Ranking: #52 flyweight (Tapology)
Last Fight: Loss vs André Lima by submission (Mar 15, 2025)
Career Overview
Daniel "Dani" Barez is a veteran Spanish mixed martial artist competing in the flyweight division of the UFC. Born in Burjassot, Valencia, and training with the prestigious Entram Gym team, Barez is known for his experience, versatility, and finishing abilities both standing and on the ground. With over a decade of professional experience, he has competed in some of the world's top organizations before reaching the UFC.
UFC Journey:
- March 15, 2025: Loss vs André Lima by submission (rear naked choke) - R3, UFC Vegas 104
- September 28, 2024: Win vs Victor Altamirano by unanimous decision - UFC Paris
- July 22, 2023: Loss vs Jafel Filho by submission (arm triangle choke) - R1, UFC London (debut)
Achievements & Titles:
- • BAMMA Flyweight Champion (2017)
- • MFE Flyweight Champion (2015)
- • 4 consecutive wins before joining the UFC
- • Competed on Dana White's Contender Series (2021)
- • Multiple first-round finishes in international promotions
Complete Career Statistics:
Win Methods (17 wins):
- • KO/TKO: 7 wins (41% of wins)
- • Submission: 6 wins (35% of wins)
- • Decision: 4 wins (24% of wins)
Loss Methods (7 losses):
- • Submission: 4 losses (57% of losses)
- • Decision: 3 losses (43% of losses)
- • KO/TKO: 0 losses
Career by Promotion:
Fighting Style:
Barez is known for his versatility and danger both standing and on the ground. With 7 KO/TKO wins and 6 submission victories, he proves to be a complete finisher. His specialty with the arm triangle choke and ability to find quick finishes makes him a constant threat. His international experience across multiple promotions has given him a veteran mindset and adaptability to different opponent styles.
Career Highlight Fights:
- • vs Andy Young (BAMMA 32, 2017): Majority decision win to capture BAMMA flyweight title
- • vs João Camilo (Combate 51, 2019): Split decision victory in a war
- • vs Victor Altamirano (UFC Paris, 2024): His first UFC victory by unanimous decision
- • vs Carlos Hernandez (DWCS, 2021): Though he lost by split decision, showed heart on Dana White's series
