Ian Machado Garry is a well-known name in the professional mixed martial arts circles. The Irish welterweight fighter raised eyebrows after entering the coveted professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2019. Starting his career with a victory, Garry arrived at the UFC riding high on a record of seven wins and no losses. He kicked off his career in the company with a dominant win.
Ian Garry maintains a record of 15 wins and one loss as of April 25, 2025. He is braced up to return to the octagon at UFC on ESPN 66 on April 26, 2025, to headline against one of the most promising prospects in the 170 lbs division, Carlos Prates.
What do Garry's tattoos mean?
Ian Garry has multiple tattoos across his body, carrying multiple meanings for the fighter. He got a daisy inked on his inner wrist after the former double-division champion, Conor McGregor, applauded Garry on his X account. He has another tattoo on his ribs that reads, " A day without laughter is a day wasted," hinting at the motivational significance of the tattoo for Garry.
Garry also has marked No. 15 on his shin. He got the tattoo after finishing Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Charlotte on May 13, 2023. Rodriguez has the same tattoo on his chest; after the victory, Garry got the tattoo in the same font as Rodriguez's. Other tattoos on his body include a pair of guardian angels on the upper front side of his chest and a heart with an arrow on one of his hands.
Ian Garry's Nationality
Ian Garry is an Irish national. He fights out of Dublin, Ireland, and represents his country as a professional mixed martial artist on a global stage. Garry has witnessed praise from all around the MMA universe, including the Irish UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who has been a regular admirer of his fellow countryman Ian Garry.
FAQs on Ian Garry's Tattoos
A. He got the tattoo after his win at Madison Square Garden, which was appreciated by Conor McGregor on his X (formerly Twitter) by calling him a daisy.
A. He got the number "15" tattoo after knocking out Daniel Rodriguez, who had a similar tattoo on his chest.
A. Yes, he is an Irish national.
A. He fights out of Dublin, Ireland.
A. No, he has one loss on his record which came against Shavkat Rakhmanov.
