{"id":83889,"date":"2014-01-28T19:55:48","date_gmt":"2014-01-29T03:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/?p=83889"},"modified":"2022-02-06T12:11:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T20:11:55","slug":"pat-barry-says-gooodbye-to-mma-released-from-ufc-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/ufcnews\/pat-barry-says-gooodbye-to-mma-released-from-ufc-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Pat Barry Says Goodbye to MMA, Released from UFC Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/fight-night-33-results-palelei-dominates-barry-wins-by-way-of-knockout-in-1st-round\/pat-barry-wins-png\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-77177\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-77177\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/pat-barry-wins-png-300x207.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/pat-barry-wins-png-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/pat-barry-wins-png-361x250.png 361w, https:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/pat-barry-wins-png.png 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It looks like UFC heavyweight and fan favorite Pat Barry will be leaving the octagon. Barry (8-7 MMA, 5-7 UFC) announced his indefinite leave from the sport in a statement released via Brian Butler, Barry&#8217;s manager.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Statement<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>After long discussions with our client Pat Barry over the recent weeks, he has come to the decision that he will be taking an indefinite leave from competing in MMA. The UFC and Zuffa have been very gracious in releasing him from his contract and Pat is very grateful for everything they have done for him and his career.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cOver the past few fights I\u2019ve just had this sinking feeling in my stomach whenever I have stepped into the Octagon and I realize, I DONT WANT TO WRESTLE. Not saying I will never do MMA again, but right now I just want to hit people. MMA and the UFC have been great to me and I will always support the company and the sport. I want to thank all my fans, sponsors and haters for being with me on this journey and I look forward to what future holds.\u201d \u2013 HD!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPat and I have talked about this for a while now and with recent changes in the landscape of combat sports, he wants to explore some options and try to get back to his roots. He\u2019s going to take a little time to clear his head and then we will explore our options. We will keep you posted on things as they develop.\u201d \u2013 Brian Butler<\/p>\n<p>What do you think <a href=\"staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BJPENN.com<\/a> readers, is Barry&#8217;s possible return to kickboxing more exciting than seeing him in another MMA fight?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It looks like UFC heavyweight and fan favorite Pat Barry will be leaving the octagon. 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