Pat Barry Will Take Indefinite Leave from MMA, Released from UFC

Long-tenured UFC heavyweight Pat Barry will take an indefinite leave of absence from professional MMA and has been released from his UFC contract per his own request. The news came Tuesday evening in a statement that was released to USA Today‘s MMAJunkie by Barry’s manager, Brian Butler. “[Barry] has come to the decision that he will be taking an indefinite leave […]

Long-tenured UFC heavyweight Pat Barry will take an indefinite leave of absence from professional MMA and has been released from his UFC contract per his own request. The news came Tuesday evening in a statement that was released to USA Today‘s MMAJunkie by Barry’s manager, Brian Butler. “[Barry] has come to the decision that he will be taking an indefinite leave […]

Pat Barry Booked Against Soa Palelei at Fight Night 33 in Australia

UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia continues to take shape this week, as a matchup between Pat “HD” Barry and Soa “The Hulk” Palelei has been reported (via WAToday.au) for the card. The battle should provide fireworks, as each fighter brings to the table the sort of heavy-handed striking that generates knockouts more often than not. Of […]

UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia continues to take shape this week, as a matchup between Pat “HD” Barry and Soa “The Hulk” Palelei has been reported (via WAToday.au) for the card. The battle should provide fireworks, as each fighter brings to the table the sort of heavy-handed striking that generates knockouts more often than not. Of […]

Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan Agree to Heavyweight Scrap in May

Fans of heavyweight brawling rejoice. Reports on Tuesday (via MMAweekly.com) indicate that popular kickboxer Pat Barry and powerhouse Shawn Jordan have agreed to a matchup sometime in May. This bout will mark the third consecutive scrap in which Barry meets an import from Strikeforce. In December, “HD” scored a massive knockout over Shane del Rosario […]

Fans of heavyweight brawling rejoice. Reports on Tuesday (via MMAweekly.com) indicate that popular kickboxer Pat Barry and powerhouse Shawn Jordan have agreed to a matchup sometime in May. This bout will mark the third consecutive scrap in which Barry meets an import from Strikeforce. In December, “HD” scored a massive knockout over Shane del Rosario […]

Watch UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry Going Crazy as Cornerman at Invicta FC 4

With girlfriend Rose Namajunas competing on the fight card, UFC heavyweight Pat Barry served as a cornerman at Invicta FC 4.  A fan favorite and one of the most colorful personalities in MMA, Barry was characteristically enthusiastic as soon as Namajunas stepped into the cage. Watch the above video (via MMAMadhouse.com) to see how Barry […]

With girlfriend Rose Namajunas competing on the fight card, UFC heavyweight Pat Barry served as a cornerman at Invicta FC 4.  A fan favorite and one of the most colorful personalities in MMA, Barry was characteristically enthusiastic as soon as Namajunas stepped into the cage. Watch the above video (via MMAMadhouse.com) to see how Barry […]

Pat Barry Talks Preparations for TUF 16 Finale

Pat Barry is one of the most popular heavyweights in the UFC. His affable, good humored nature, combined with his ferocious do-or-die fighting style endears him to fans like no other, and has kept him in the promotion, despite going 2-4. His last fight…

Pat Barry is one of the most popular heavyweights in the UFC. His affable, good humored nature, combined with his ferocious do-or-die fighting style endears him to fans like no other, and has kept him in the promotion, despite going 2-4. His last fight was a first-round TKO loss to Lavar Johnson, and the Louisiana […]

TUF 16 Finale: Pat Barry vs Shane Del Rosario Head to Toe Breakdown

On paper, UFC heavyweights Pat Barry and Shane Del Rosario are very similar fighters. Both are lethal with their hands with a solid kickboxing record behind them. They’re strikers who look for the finish early in the fight. But that’s where…

On paper, UFC heavyweights Pat Barry and Shane Del Rosario are very similar fighters. Both are lethal with their hands with a solid kickboxing record behind them. They’re strikers who look for the finish early in the fight. But that’s where the similarities end. Del Rosario has proven himself a much more versatile fighter, having […]