It’s been too lengthy for Daniel Barez, and he can’t wait to step into the octagon as soon as once more.
The Spanish standout hasn’t been capable of comply with up on his UFC debut attributable to accidents and private issues, however now these hurdles are in his previous, and Barez (16-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC) is hoping to get booked for the UFC Combat Evening occasion in Paris, France on Sept 28.
“I’m hopeful it occurs, preventing in France could be the sh*t as a result of it’s near residence,” Barez instructed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I do know it’s nonetheless a far journey as a result of I put together in Tijuana, however I can battle after which take a brief flight residence to be with my household.
“I’d even be right down to battle in Las Vegas as a result of it’s the identical hour as Tijuana, so I gained’t must take care of jet lag, however wherever they put me, I’ll be prepared to offer it my all.”
Barez was on a four-fight successful streak earlier than getting the decision to battle Jafel Filho on quick discover on the UFC Combat Evening occasion in London final July. Sadly for him, he misplaced the battle by first-round submission.
Though a defeat in his debut, inactive for nearly a 12 months, and now 35 years of age, Barez is by no means discouraged to make a reputation for himself within the UFC. He believes the climb to the highest of the flyweight division is a troublesome one, but in addition a brief one.
“It was a shock seeing (Steve Erceg) get a title battle with simply three fights within the firm, however he’s additionally from Australia – which has an enormous MMA fan base,” Barez stated. “Regardless, he beat individuals within the rankings and earned his alternative.
“I’m not right here to waste time. My plan is to win my subsequent battle, and I’m in no place to name anybody out as a result of I’m coming off a loss despite the fact that it was quick discover, after which I need to climb the ladder as fast as doable. I need to battle individuals forward of me.”
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