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Danny Segura

Spain’s Daniel Barez calls out ‘Lazy Boy’ Rodriguez for UFC flyweight showdown: ‘Let’s see who has better Mexican boxing’

Daniel Barez wants to test himself against one of the hottest names in the UFC’s flyweight division today.

The Spanish fighter is hoping to get booked against Mexico’s Ronaldo Rodriguez, better known as “Lazy Boy,” for his next trip to the octagon. Barez (17-6 MMA, 1-1 UFC) thinks it is a fight that lends itself to be a fan-friendly affair and thinks it is a next step that makes sense for both parties.

“He’s a fighter that had to go through a lot to get in the UFC as well,” Barez told MMA Junkie in Spanish. “He went to Contender Series, lost, and then came back – which is very similar to my path.

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