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Tale of the Tape
Age
28
Height
6' 3"
Reach
74.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Ireland
Key Stats
89%
Win Rate
47%
Finish Rate
7
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
19
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"The Future". That's what they call Ian Machado Garry, and is ranked #1 at UFC welterweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
Volume is the weapon: 4.78 significant strikes a minute on 58% accuracy. Rounds get won on attrition — opponents drown in output long before the final bell.
Most recent outing: a win over Belal Muhammad via decision - unanimous. Business handled.
Next up: Islam Makhachev at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 16, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Islam Makhachev
Decision · Aug 15, 2026
Belal Muhammad
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Carlos Prates
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 27, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates
Shavkat Rakhmonov
Decision - Unanimous · Dec 8, 2024
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
Michael Page
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 30, 2024
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2
Latest / Ian Machado Garry News
Michael Morales Calls Out the Welterweight Division While Garry Fires Back
Morales is 7-0 in the UFC with three straight first-round KOs, but inactivity could leave him on the outside of the title picture until 2027.
Oct 5, 2026
UFC Returns to Doha on November 21 as Qatar Card Locks In Date
The UFC heads back to Abha Arena for Fight Night on November 21, one year after a sold-out Doha debut. Tickets drop October 9.
Sep 17, 2026
Makhachev Questions Jones' GOAT Case Over Doping in Social Media Spat
Islam Makhachev says Jon Jones' streak shouldn't count after two failed tests. Jones fired back — and dragged Daniel Cormier into it.
Sep 15, 2026