Luis Gurule Replaces Injured Jesus Aguilar at UFC Macau
Luis Gurule will face Rei Tsuruya after stepping in on short notice. Gurule earned his first UFC win at UFC Vegas 117 before receiving the new assignment.
yardbarker.comLuis Gurule will fight Rei Tsuruya at UFC Macau after Jesus Aguilar withdrew because of injury. Gurule received the bout days after securing his first UFC victory.
Gurule entered UFC Vegas 117 with three consecutive losses. He defeated Daniel Barez by unanimous decision on May 16, 2026. The 26-year-old previously competed on the regional circuit in New Mexico. He earned a UFC contract after winning on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024.
Gurule lost his first three UFC bouts to Ode Osbourne, Jesus Aguilar, and Alden Coria. The promotion offered him the Tsuruya matchup shortly after his win over Barez. Tsuruya won Road to UFC Season 2 and remains a prospect in the flyweight division despite an earlier loss in 2026.
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