The UFC's latest Irish signing Dean Barry has had his debut fight with Mike Jackson cancelled twice, and feared he'd miss it again after one last roadblock at the airport.
Kickboxing sensation Barry, who has finished all four of his MMA wins since making his debut in 2017, was signed to the UFC in November 2020. But after visa issues and travel problems for his opponent Jackson, their two planned fight dates were scrapped and he was dropped by the promotion.
And after spending his life savings on a costly visa process and recording a first round TKO against Drew Lipton, Barry will finally make his way to the octagon tonight in Las Vegas. But just as he was set to travel to America for his fight with Jackson, he encountered an issue at customs that once again threatened to derail his career.
