The Sheehan Show: Dean Barry Talks For First Time Since UFC Release

Sean Sheehan is joined by Dean Barry to discuss his recent release from the UFC after being disqualified in his fight against Mike Jackson at UFC Fight Night 205.

Dean goes in-depth about his current situation and why he was released from the UFC, the toxic fans that have been sending him messages and his road back to the UFC.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Barry on how he get into the UFC.
(06:55) Dean’s UFC contract states he had to win to get licensed because of low number of fights and the UFC conditions to get resigned.
(07:58) Getting unjust bad press since day one because of 4-1 record and UFC signing, most notably from Irish media.
(11:26) Fighting Anthony Taylor on short notice, dealing with injuries and UFC debut at 170 instead of 155.
(17:01) A bad performance against Jackson doesn’t represent his ability or skillset. Dealing with lots of toxic fans messaging him.
(23:00) Addressing the Jackson eye-poke and DQ loss. Financial & emotional struggles to get to the UFC.
(31:00) How the UFC contacted Dean after the fight.
(34:55) Barry is fighting on June 3 at Titan FC.