Ian Machado Garry “The Future”
Welterweight · Ireland · UFC
Tall, rangy outfighter using length, footwork and high-volume striking
Controlling distance behind a long jab and varied kicks
Record & stats
| Division | Welterweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | Ireland |
| Born | Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland |
| Team | Chute Boxe Diego Lima |
| Pro debut | 2019 |
| Height | 191cm6′3″ |
| Reach | 188cm6′2″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 28 |
| KO rate | 47% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
47% Finish rate- 7 KO/TKO · 41%
- 1 Submission · 6%
- 9 Decision · 53%
Recent results
- —vs Islam Makhachev 🏆
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Titles & honors
- UFC welterweight contender
Biography
Ian Machado Garry is one of the most talked-about welterweights in the UFC — a tall, confident Irish striker who built a fast climb on length, footwork and high-volume output. Fighting out of Chute Boxe Diego Lima, he uses a long jab and varied kicking attack to control distance and pile up rounds.
He rose through the contender ranks with wins over Carlos Prates and, most notably, a unanimous-decision victory over former champion Belal Muhammad in November 2025 that moved him to the top of the division. His first defeat came to Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310.
As of September 18, 2026 he is 17-2 (UFC.com): he challenged Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 16, 2026 and lost a five-round unanimous decision.
Fight history
- LIslam MakhachevL UD 5
- WBelal MuhammadW UD 5
- WCarlos PratesW UD 5
FAQ
- What is Ian Machado Garry's record?
- He is 17-2 in MMA as of September 18, 2026 (UFC.com), with seven knockouts and one submission.
- What was Ian Garry's last fight?
- He challenged Islam Makhachev for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 16, 2026 and lost a five-round unanimous decision. No next fight had been announced as of September 18, 2026.
- Who has beaten Ian Garry?
- Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 and Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 (August 16, 2026).
- Where is Ian Garry from?
- He is from Portmarnock, near Dublin, Ireland.