Luis Gurule won by unanimous decision after weathering early success from Daniel Barez. In the first round, Barez landed the first significant shot with a clean right hand and used sharp footwork. Barez targeted Gurule’s legs with calf kicks and established a jab, while Gurule responded with a blitz that forced clinching and a takedown attempt. Gurule briefly gave up his back, then spun to face Barez and settled into half guard. Gurule locked in a D’Arce choke, tightening as Barez defended until the hold was released. In the second round, Barez returned to calf kicks and traded shots, but a strong right hand shifted momentum. Gurule later found rhythm, landed heavy combinations, and surged for a finish, including a suplex as Barez tried to clinch and slow the pace.
"After weathering early success from Daniel Barez , Gurule's relentless pressure, power, and grappling control took over, carrying him to a clear-cut unanimous decision victory."
"Round 1 - They met in the center with both men bouncing in and out, but it was Barez who landed the first significant shot, cracking Gurule with a clean right hand. Gurule tried to respond, but Barez's footwork was sharp early. Barez then began targeting the legs, landing several calf kicks in under a minute before establishing his jab."
"Gurule answered with a blitz, unleashing a flurry that forced Barez to clinch and shoot for a takedown, which led to Gurule briefly giving up his back. Gurule quickly adjusted, spinning to face Barez and settling into half guard. From there, Gurule locked in a D'Arce choke that tightened as Barez defended, but Barez managed to survive until Gurule released the hold."
"Round 2 - Barez returned to his game plan, looking for the calf kick early in the round. Gurule pressed forward again, but this time Barez stood his ground, trading shots and landing a strong right hand. That clean right began to swing momentum in his favor, with his footwork playing a key role in keeping him out of danger. When he stayed mobile, he found success. When he stood in front of Gurule, he paid for it."
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