UFC News · Mar 14, 2025
EVERYTHING IS COMING TOGETHER FOR DANIEL BAREZ
As Daniel Barez readies to make his third trip into the Octagon this weekend in a showdown with undefeated Brazilian prospect Andre Lima, there is a different level of motivation propelling him into the Octagon, as soon after he wraps up his fight this weekend, the 36-year-old Spaniard will become a father for the first time.
“I’m pretty excited to have my first child,” said the dad-to-be, beaming as he talked about the impending arrival of his unborn child. “This is good time with my fight and having my baby 10 days after. I want to be there supporting my girlfriend, as well, but everything is going well.”
That wasn’t how Barez was feeling heading into his last appearance.