Ian Machado Garry

Ian Machado Garry holds a professional record of 17-1, fighting out of an orthodox stance at welterweight. The 26-year-old Irish striker operates as a volume-based fighter, averaging 4.78 strikes landed per minute with 54% striking accuracy while maintaining solid defensive positioning at 52% strike defense.

Garry lands takedowns at a modest 0.92 per 15 minutes with 31% accuracy, but compensates with strong 80% takedown defense, indicating he prefers to keep fights standing. His submission threat remains limited at 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes.

Recent performances showcase his striking prowess: he earned a first-round TKO over Daniel Rodriguez in May 2023 and secured a unanimous decision victory against Michael Page in June 2024, demonstrating consistency against top competition. However, his undefeated streak ended in December 2024 when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Shavkat Rakhmonov, a significant setback that exposed defensive vulnerabilities at the elite level.

Prior to that defeat, Garry had strung together victories including a unanimous decision over Belal Muhammad in November 2025. The loss to Rakhmonov positions Garry at a crossroads in the welterweight division, requiring a decisive win to rebuild momentum toward title contention.