Personal Information
Full Name | Ian Machado Garry |
Date of Birth | November 17, 1977 |
Age | 27 |
Nationality | Irish |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | Welterweight |
Championship Held | Former Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion |
Weight Class | Welterweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Reach | 74.5 in (189 cm) |
Career Stats | 13-0-0 |
Status | Active |
Ian Machado Garry: A Brief Biography
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- Ian Machado Garry's Early Life
- Ian Machado Garry's Family Background
- Ian Machado Garry's Personal Life
- Ian Machado Garry's Wife
- Ian Machado Garry's Kids
- Ian Machado Garry's Social Media
- Ian Machado Garry's Investments
- Ian Machado Garry's MMA Record
- Ian Machado Garry's Losses
- Ian Machado Garry's House
- Ian Machado Garry's Cars
Ian Machado Garry, who also goes by his nickname ‘The Future, ’ is an Irish professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the welterweight division of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Originally from Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland, Garry made his amateur mixed martial arts debut in November 2017. He concluded his amateur career in November 2018, boasting a record of 6 wins and 1 loss (6-1), with all six victories achieved through finishes and a single decision loss.
Ian Machado Garry entered the UFC on November 6, 2021, facing Jordan Williams and securing a first-round knockout victory at UFC 268. Currently, Garry holds an undefeated record of 15 wins and no losses (15-0-0) and is ranked No. 7 in the UFC welterweight rankings of the promotion.
Ian Machado Garry's Personal Information
Name | Ian Machado Garry |
Age | 27 |
DOB | November 17, 1997 |
Nationality | Irish |
Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) - Welterweight |
Education | University dropout |
Relationship Status | Married to Layla Anna-Lee |
Ian Machado Garry's Early Life
Ian Machado Garry began boxing training at the age of 10 and later, inspired by ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor's impact on MMA in Ireland, took up Judo to enhance his martial arts skillset. Achieving a black belt in Judo by 18, he dropped out of university after a few months to fully focus on martial arts. Garry’s amateur career began at 19 and turned professional at 21.
Garry's professional debut at Cage Warriors 101 in February 2019 resulted in a unanimous decision win and earned him a contract with the promotion. Garry went on to secure four consecutive victories, including a notable win against two-fight UFC veteran Rostem Akman at Cage Warriors 121. This set the stage for a title fight at Cage Warriors 125, where he defeated Jack Grant via unanimous decision, claiming the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Ian Machado Garry's Family Background
Ian Machado Garry comes from a diverse heritage, being the offspring of a Brazilian mother and an English father. The cultural values instilled in him from these varied cultural backgrounds continued to influence him, evident in his marriage to Layna Anna-Lee. Anna-Lee, his wife, is of mixed Irish-Scottish and Brazilian ethnicity.
Ian Machado Garry's Personal Life
Ian Machado Garry is married to his wife, Layla Anna Lee. The two tied the knot in April 2022 and have one son. In November 2023, Garry was scrutinized by the MMA community online for allegedly being manipulated by Anna-Lee, who is currently 40. Sean Strickland, the UFC middleweight champion, chimed in on the rumors via his Instagram, prompting Garry to issue a threat of legal action against him.
Ian Machado Garry's Wife
Layla Anna-Lee is the wife of Ian Machado Garry. The two exchanged wedding vows in April 2022 and welcomed their first child together in the same year. Anna-Lee is an English sports presenter who was born on March 22, 1983, in London, England.
Anna-Lee was born in London to a Brazilian mother and an English father of Irish and Scottish descent and embarked on a diverse career. Starting with a Fairy Liquid commercial at six, she attended Sylvia Young Theatre School. Her journey includes hosting children's shows and red carpet events for OK! Insider, presenting sports events for Eurosport, Sky Sports, and MLS's KickTV.
Anna-Lee gained global recognition at the 2012 Olympics, hosted FIFA Football Awards, and covered events for Red Bull TV. She's been featured in Time Out Magazine's Hot 100 and FHM's 100 Sexiest Women.
Ian Machado Garry's Kids
Ian Machado Garry is a proud father of one son named Leandro Vegas Machado Garry, who was born in October 2022. He also raises his stepson, whom Anna-Lee had from a previous relationship before she married Garry.
Ian Machado Garry's Social Media
Ian Machado Garry has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Garry’s Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 633K on Instagram and over 67.9K on X.
Ian Machado Garry's Investments
Ian Machado Garry has invested much money and time into building his personal brand on social media. This involves multiple cameras and a dedicated crew following him at all times, documenting his journey in MMA and life.
Ian Machado Garry's MMA Record
Ian Machado Garry holds an undefeated professional MMA record of 15 wins and no losses as of December 2024. 7 of his victories have come in the fashion of a KO, 7 via decision, and 1 from a submission. Garry made his presence felt by making his UFC debut in 2021 against Jordan Williams, winning via KO.
Throughout his UFC stint, Garry has faced fierce opponents like Daniel Rodriguez, Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, and Michael Page. So far in his UFC journey, he has one Performance of the Night accolade to his name.
Ian Machado Garry's Losses
Garry has suffered no losses in his professional MMA career so far. He is on an undefeated streak of 15 fights.
Ian Machado Garry's House
Ian Machado Garry resides in Dublin, Ireland, with his wife, Layna Anna-Lee, and their son. However, his precise address is undisclosed for security and privacy considerations.
Ian Machado Garry's Cars
There is no information on Ian Machado Garry’s car collection.
Last updated on December 6, 2024
FAQs On Ian Machado Garry
A. Garry has a record of 15 wins and no losses as of December 6, 2024.
A. Ian Machado Garry will take on Shavkat Rakhmonov in his next fight at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024.
A. Yes, Garry is undefeated in professional MMA with a win streak of 15 as of December 2024.
A. Layna Anna-Lee is Garry’s wife. The couple married in April of 2022.
A. Garry has 1 submission and 7 knockout victories in MMA.
A. Garry is of Irish nationality and lives in Dublin, Ireland.