Pat Barry vs. Soa Palelei at UFN 33 in Australia on Dec 7
Australia’s watoday.com.au broke the story that UFC heavyweights Pat Barry and Soa Palelei will fight in Brisbane, Australia on December 7…
Australia’s watoday.com.au broke the story that UFC heavyweights Pat Barry and Soa Palelei will fight in Brisbane, Australia on December 7 at UFC Fight Night 33.
Palelei is coming off a gritty third round TKO victory over Nikita Krylov in his return to the UFC after a six-year exodus.
The 36-year-old demonstrated incredible heart to defeat his younger opponent after sustaining a broken rib in the opening minutes of the bout.
Barry, a two-time fight of the night and two-time knockout of the night winner in the UFC, is coming off a knockout loss to rising prospect Shawn Jordan.
Palelei agreed to the fight with Barry on Saturday, and is the the third Australian fighter to be named on the Brisbane card:
Mark Hunt vs Antonio Silva
Mauricio Rua vs James Te Huna
Pat Barry vs Soa Palelei