History of Ian Machado Garry in Timeline

Ian Machado Garry is an Irish professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Welterweight division. Before joining the UFC, he held the title of Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion. As of March 12, 2024, he is ranked seventh in the UFC welterweight rankings.

November 1997: Birth of Ian Machado Garry

Ian Machado Garry was born in November 1997.

November 2017: Amateur MMA Debut

Ian Machado Garry began his amateur mixed martial arts journey with his first fight in November 2017.

November 2018: Conclusion of Amateur MMA Career

Ian Machado Garry concluded his amateur mixed martial arts career in November 2018 with a 6-1 record, which included six finishes and one decision loss.

February 2019: Professional MMA Debut and Cage Warriors Signing

Ian Machado Garry made his professional MMA debut at Cage Warriors 101 in February 2019, securing a unanimous decision victory against James Sheehan. This win earned him the Fight of the Night award and a contract with Cage Warriors.

July 2021: Signing with the UFC

In July 2021, Ian Machado Garry, the reigning Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion, announced his signing with the UFC.

November 2021: UFC Debut and Victory

Ian Machado Garry made his highly anticipated UFC debut at UFC 268 in November 2021, where he secured a first-round knockout victory against Jordan Williams.

February 2022: Marriage to Layla Anna-Lee

Ian Machado Garry married Layla Anna-Lee in February 2022 in Las Vegas.

April 2022: Victory Against Darian Weeks at UFC 273

Ian Machado Garry faced and defeated Darian Weeks by unanimous decision at UFC 273 in April 2022.

April 2022: Announcement of Impending Fatherhood

In April 2022, Ian Machado Garry and Layla Anna-Lee shared the news of their pregnancy, marking the anticipation of their first child together.

July 2022: Victory Against Gabriel Green at UFC 276

In July 2022 at UFC 276, Ian Machado Garry continued his winning streak with a unanimous decision victory over Gabriel Green.

October 2022: Birth of Son

Ian Machado Garry welcomed his son in October 2022.

March 2023: Comeback Victory Against Song Kenan at UFC 285

Ian Machado Garry faced a challenging fight against Song Kenan at UFC 285 in March 2023. Despite being knocked down in the first round, Garry rallied back to win the fight via technical knockout in the third round.

May 2023: TKO Victory and Performance of the Night Award at UFC on ABC 4

Ian Machado Garry secured a TKO victory against Daniel Rodriguez in the first round at UFC on ABC 4 in May 2023. This impressive performance earned him the Performance of the Night award.

August 2023: Victory Against Neil Magny at UFC 292

Originally scheduled to face Geoff Neal, Ian Machado Garry instead faced Neil Magny at UFC 292 in August 2023, after Neal withdrew due to health reasons. Garry won the fight by unanimous decision.

December 2023: Withdrawal from UFC 296 Bout

Ian Machado Garry was scheduled to fight Vicente Luque at UFC 296 in December 2023 but had to withdraw due to contracting pneumonia leading up to the event.

February 2024: Victory Against Geoff Neal at UFC 298

Ian Machado Garry faced Geoff Neal at UFC 298 in February 2024 after a couple of reschedules and venue changes. He won a competitive bout by split decision.

March 2024: Ian Machado Garry Achieves Top 10 UFC Ranking

As of March 2024, Ian Machado Garry reached the #7 spot in the UFC welterweight rankings.

March 2024: Rescheduled Bout Against Geoff Neal Moved

Ian Machado Garry was set to face Geoff Neal at UFC 299 in March 2024, after their initial bout was canceled. However, for unknown reasons, their fight was moved to UFC 298.