Sean Sheehan is joined by Dean Barry to discuss his recent release from the UFC after being disqualified against Mike Jackson at UFC Fight Night 204 – Lemos vs. Andrade. Dean goes in-depth about his current situation and why he was released from the UFC.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Dean 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 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 lbs instead of 155 lbs.

(17:01) A bad performance against Mike Jackson doesn’t represent his ability or skillset. Dealing with lots of toxic fans messaging him.

(23:00) Addressing the Mike Jackson eye-poke and DQ loss. Financial & emotional struggles to get to the UFC.

(31:00) How the UFC contacted Dean after Mike Jackson fight

(34:55) Fighting on June 3rd at Titan FC.