Biography(references)Barry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to an American military veteran father of European descent and an African-American mother. When his father died from cancer, he moved back to New Orleans with his mother, older sister and younger brother. Although he did not start training in martial arts until the age of 21, Barry grew up a fan of ninjas, the Street Fighter video games and Jean-Claude Van Damme films and often watched K-1 kickboxing in his youth. Barry has stated that his three heroes are his mother, Mike Tyson and Sagat, a Thai boxer from the Street Fighter video games. He worked as a pizza delivery man prior to his career in professional fight sports.
Fighter Trivia(references)Barry is the fiancé and training partner of former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas. Following their fight at UFC 115 in June 2010, Barry and Mirko Cro Cop have developed a friendship and Barry frequently trains with Cro Cop at his training center in Zagreb, Croatia. In August 2017, Barry claimed to have been one year sober after many years of alcohol and drug abuse.
Awards & Accolades
Kings of Kickboxing: 2005 Kings of Kickboxing Tournament Championship
U.S. Open International Martial Arts Championships: 2003 U.S. Open Sanshou Championship
U.S. Open International Martial Arts Championships: 2004 U.S. Open Sanshou Championship
Sanda Kungfu Federation: SKF United States Heavyweight Championship
Sanda Kungfu Federation: SKF World Heavyweight Championship
World Wushu Championships: 2003 World Wushu Championships −90 kg/198 lb Sanshou Silver Medalist
Combat USA: Combat USA Heavyweight Championship
UFC: Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Antoni Hardonk and Christian Morecraft
UFC: Knockout of the Night (Two times) vs. Antoni Hardonk and Shane del Rosario
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