Paris – An international flyweight fight on an international card UFC fighters Daniel Barez and Victor Altamirano clashed at UFC Paris on Saturday.
Barez (16-6) fought for the first time in a year having dropped his UFC debut in July 2023. The loss to Jafel Filho put him on the shelf until now, and the Spaniard looked to get his first UFC victory in Paris.
Altamirano (12-4) came into Paris on a two-fight losing streak having lost to Tim Elliot and Felipe dos Santos respectively. The Mexican flyweight held a 2-3 UFC record so far with the hopes of getting back to .500 against Barez.
Round 1 Altamirano used a wide stance to keep Barez at bay, but it only worked momentarily as he ate a massive right hand and got dropped early. Barez was on top landing shots until Altamirano was able to break him down. Instead of trying to finish the fight on the ground Barez invited Altamirano back to the feet.
Altamirano got the message and he quickened the pace using combinations ended with head kicks. Barez was able to eat a couple of them without getting hurt, but he kept the pressure up forcing Altamirano on the back foot.
Altamirano was able to land a short combo as the round ended.
Round 2 both men have their rhythm down with Barez trying to force the hands up top, and Altamirano really going for those head kicks. Barez was repeatedly able to force Altamirano to the fence, but the Mexican fighter made his way out using lateral movement.
Altamirano continued his combo attacks almost always finishing with the kick up high. Barez meanwhile snuck in a few right hands and one that dropped his opponent once again. Altamirano popped right back to his feet however and the round ended with a Barez flurry.
Round 3 Altamirano went in on body kicks early in the round with Barez firing back with the right hand. Victor landed a nice spinning attack that rocked Daniel for a moment, that elbow was nice, and it seemed as though Altamirano finally got the upper hand in momentum.
Altamirano stayed on the pace landing plenty of kicks with his combinations. Not much in terms of takedowns from Altamirano. With 10 seconds left in the round Barez dropped Altamirano once again, but ran out of time to try for a finish.
Official Result: Daniel Barez def. Victor Altamirano via Unanimous Decision (29-28×3)
