Pat Barry Headed to UFC

Written by Dan Puhek/Courtesy of WI Combat Sports, Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

"Get Hype" Milwaukee! One More for the UFC

There were rumors, but now its official: Patrick Barry of Roufusport signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
With the deal final and the date set, the biggest show in MMA looks to bolster its ranks in what many consider a thin heavyweight division with the addition of Barry. The deal went official just last Thursday, with a fight and a UFC debut already scheduled. Patrick "Get Hype" Barry is set to take on Dan "The Viking" Evensen on December 27 in Las Vegas at "UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008."

Barry is a kick boxer turned mixed martial artist, amassing an 18-6-1 and a 3-0 record in the respective sports. He has fought in K-1 World Grand Prix events, as well as the World Combat League. He made his start in MMA in the Combat USA organization at "Battle of the Bay 7" in Green Bay in May, winning with a first round KO. His next two fights were also with Combat USA, both also ending in victory in the first round.

Evensen, a Norwegian transplant who trains in Las Vegas, will not have much more in terms of UFC experience, stepping foot inside the trademark octagon for only the second time. His debut occurring this past August at UFC 87, where he suffered a TKO stoppage at the hands of Cheick Kongo in the waning seconds of the first round. His overall record according to the UFC stands at ten wins and three loses.

Unless you're heading out to catch this one in person, you'll have to pray the main card bouts go quick, as this is scheduled as the very first fight on the under card of what looks to be an impressive night of fights to close out 2008. Of course, with a name like "Ultimate 2008," should we expect anything less?