Ian Garry News

Leon Edwards and Ian Garry
Leon Edwards

Ian Garry reveals that Leon Edwards had him kicked out of Team Renegade: "Someone is weak-minded"

Josh Evanoff - October 27, 2023

UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry won’t be training with Leon Edwards any time soon. ‘The Future’ has been out of action since a unanimous decision win over Neil Magny in August. That victory was Ian Garry’s 13th in a row, and he made it clear post-fight that he wasn’t done. Now booked to face Vicente Luque in December at UFC 296, his title aspirations are on the line.

Ian Machado Garry and Dillon Danis
Ian Garry

Ian Machado Garry reacts to Dillon Danis calling him out

Cole Shelton - October 4, 2023

Ian Machado Garry has responded to Dillon Danis calling him out. Although Danis is set to box Logan Paul on Oct. 14, he is an MMA fighter who is under contract with Bellator. Yet, with the future of the promotion uncertain, Danis says if Bellator folds he wants to sign with the UFC and mentioned Ian Machado Garry as an easy opponent for him.

Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque
UFC

Teammates Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque share conversation to discuss fighting one another at UFC 296

Cole Shelton - September 27, 2023

Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque are teammates and will be fighting one another at UFC 296. Garry and Luque are both in the top 15, so the fight does make sense as the winner will get another big fight next time out. Yet, some were surprised that they are fighting one another as they are teammates. Garry even told BJPENN.com after his win over Magny that he wanted to avoid fighting his teammates.

Ian Machado Garry vs. Vicente Luque
UFC

Ian Machado Garry booked to fight Vicente Luque at UFC 296 in Las Vegas

Fernando Quiles - September 24, 2023

Another welterweight barn burner has been booked for UFC 296, and this time it’s Vicente Luque vs. Ian Machado Garry. The UFC’s year-end pay-per-view looks to be a crucial night for the welterweight division. In the main event of UFC 296, Leon Edwards puts his welterweight gold on the line against Colby Covington. Also featured on the card will be a 170-pound tilt between Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov. Now, UFC CEO Dana White has announced that Luque vs. Garry has been added to the card.

Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya UFC 293
Israel Adesanya

Ian Machado Garry shares his thoughts on the UFC 293 main event: “What did Sean Strickland do that was elite?”

Harry Kettle - September 12, 2023

UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry wasn’t overly impressed with the nature of Sean Strickland’s win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Last weekend at UFC 293, Sean Strickland put on a show. He defeated Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision to capture the UFC middleweight championship. In doing so, he produced one of the biggest upsets in the history of mixed martial arts. It was the kind of win that sent shockwaves through the sport and, as you can imagine, there are plenty of opinions flying around.

Ian Garry and Colby Covington
Ian Garry

Ian Garry hopeful for future dream fight with Colby Covington: "Slap the mouth off of him"

Josh Evanoff - September 11, 2023

UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry is eyeing a future clash with Colby Covington. ‘The Future’ is fresh off his return opposite Neil Magny at UFC 292 last month. Heading into the bout, it was viewed as the biggest challenge of Ian Garry’s career thus far. However, the Irishman easily dominated, scoring a unanimous decision win over the longtime contender last month.

Ian Garry at UFC 292
Ian Garry

Ian Machado Garry details how Conor McGregor has served as an inspiration for him: "He's someone people are gonna look up to"

Fernando Quiles - September 3, 2023

Ian Machado Garry won’t deny being inspired by fellow Irishman Conor McGregor. Garry and McGregor recently had a sparring session inside the Crumlin Boxing Club. Many have drawn comparisons between the two fighters in terms of marketability. While it’s too early to tell if Garry can rise to the top, he certainly isn’t lacking confidence, much like the “Notorious” one.

Geoff Neal and Ian Machado Garry
Geoff Neal

Ian Machado Garry believes he beat Geoff Neal with the mugshot t-shirt, says he won't fight him ever

Cole Shelton - August 29, 2023

Ian Machado Garry says Geoff Neal missed his chance to fight him. Garry and Neal were booked to fight at UFC 292 in Boston but just over a week before the fight, ‘Handz of Steel’ was forced out of the bout due to an injury. The Irishman believes Neal was never actually hurt and was simply traumatized by his head games, especially after selling the mugshot t-shirt.

Kevin Holland
Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland doubts he'll get a chance to face Ian Machado Garry: "I don't think I fit the blueprint"

Fernando Quiles - August 28, 2023

Kevin Holland would like to share the Octagon with Ian Machado Garry, but he doesn’t think the bout will happen in the near future. Garry has been emerging in the UFC welterweight division. He’s fresh off a dominant unanimous decision victory over seasoned veteran Neil Magny at UFC 292. Garry has called for a showdown with Stephen Thompson, but “Wonderboy” is more interested in a clash with former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.

Ian Machado Garry
Ian Garry

Ian Machado Garry says "it's not an issue" for future fights having so many teammates in the welterweight rankings

Cole Shelton - August 25, 2023

Ian Machado Garry doesn’t think having so many teammates in the welterweight rankings will make it challenging for him to get fights. Garry trains at Kill Cliff FC alongside the likes of Glbert Burns, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Vicente Luque, as well as Kamaru Usman who trains there part-time. With that, some teammates never want to fight one another, but Garry doesn’t think that will be an issue.

Ian Machado Garry, Stephen Thompson
Ian Garry

Ian Machado Garry promises Stephen Thompson fight happens next, says it will be a "show for the ages"

Cole Shelton - August 25, 2023

Ian Machado Garry is confident he will face Stephen Thompson his next time out. Garry is coming off a one-sided dominant decision win over Neil Magny at UFC 292, and after the win, he called out Stephen Thompson. He said he wanted to prove he was the best striker in the world, but after UFC 292, Dana White claimed ‘Wonderboy’ turned down the scrap.

Ian Machado Garry
Ian Garry

Chael Sonnen explains what Ian Garry needs to do in order to “get over” with fans after UFC 292

Harry Kettle - August 25, 2023

Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on what Ian Garry needs to do in order to make a real impact with MMA fans. Last weekend, Ian Garry impressed in a big way. He defeated Neil Magny in convincing fashion to keep his unbeaten run going in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In addition to that, he also talked a lot of trash, as he slowly but surely continues to emulate the early success experienced by fellow Irishman Conor McGregor.

Ian Machado Garry
Ian Garry

Ian Machado Garry says he had "so much fun" beating up "f*****g piece of shit" Neil Magny at UFC 292

Cole Shelton - August 24, 2023

Ian Machado Garry says his UFC 292 fight against Neil Magny got personal. Garry was originally supposed to fight Geoff Neal at the event, but just a week out,Neal was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Neil Magny. It was a scrap that Ian Machado Garry called for, but in the lead-up to the fight, he had no problem with Magny.

Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley

Sean O’Malley reacts to Ian Machado Garry claiming he was the biggest attraction at UFC 292: “You gotta be a little delusional”

Susan Cox - August 22, 2023

Sean O’Malley is reacting to Ian Machado Garry claiming he was the biggest attraction at UFC 292. UFC 292 took place last Saturday night at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ian Garry at UFC 292
Khamzat Chimaev

Ian Garry targets fight with “dream opponent” Khamzat Chimaev in Ireland: “I want that f**king wolf”

Harry Kettle - August 22, 2023

Ian Garry has revealed that his dream opponent is Khamzat Chimaev in Ireland as he continues to climb the welterweight ranks. Last weekend at UFC 292, Ian Garry kept his unbeaten run going as he saw off the challenge of Neil Magny. In many ways, the Irishman dominated Magny, in what turned out to be a pretty personal affair. Now, many have been left to wonder what could be next for him in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Ian Garry and Neil Magny in their UFC 292 fight.
Neil Magny

Ian Garry still relishing in win over Neil Magny: "Be a better man"

Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2023

UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry was buzzing after his win over Neil Magny. ‘The Future’ returned to the cage at UFC 292 over the weekend. While originally slated to face Geoff Neal, ‘The Haitian Sensation’ stepped in on a week’s notice. In that week, Ian Garry and Neil Magny got heated after the latter made a comment about giving the Irishman a beating, but as a father would.

Ian Machado Garry
Stephen Thompson

Ian Garry explains why he wants to fight Stephen Thompson following UFC 292 victory

Fernando Quiles - August 20, 2023

Ian Garry has given an explanation on why he called out Stephen Thompson following his UFC 292 bout. Garry collided with Neil Magny on the main card of UFC 292 this past Saturday. This was a striking clinic in favor of “The Future.” Garry battered Magny’s lead leg with kicks and had him hobbling throughout the fight. While he didn’t score a finish, Garry did take a dominant unanimous decision win over Magny.

Dana White and Stephen Thompson
Ian Garry

Dana White says Stephen Thompson turned down the UFC’s offer to have him fight Ian Garry next

Fernando Quiles - August 20, 2023

UFC President Dana White claims Stephen Thompson has already shunned a potential fight against Ian Machado Garry. Garry was in action this past Saturday (August 19) on the UFC 292 main card. He shared the Octagon with Neil Magny inside the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This was a dominating performance from Garry, who had Magny hobbling due to leg kicks. The bout went the distance and “The Future” took a clear unanimous decision victory.