Ian Machado Garry
"The Future"
Out-works opponents with relentless output.
How much we trust this read
Confidence rates the analysis, not the fighter. The Blueprint Score rates the fighter. Sparse data lowers confidence — it never gets hidden.
Fight Plan: Ian Machado Garry
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Can be forced into a low-volume chess match by elite technical counter-strikers
- Historically shown vulnerability to heavy-pressure grappling before the Chute Boxe transition
- Constant lateral movement to break their rhythm
- Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
Sub-Score Breakdown
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What Changed?
Recent intelligence updates from the Blueprint engine — confidence shifts, new tactical observations, and patterns detected.
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Tactical Patterns
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Tactical Memory
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Fighter fingerprint
MMA attribute profile — only skills that matter in this sport are scored, and any axis we cannot evidence is left blank rather than scored as zero.
Striking and Cardio are the highest scored axes; expect the game plan to lean on this.
- Striking92
- Wrestling78
- Grappling74
- Cardio88
- Fight IQ84
- Distance Control81
Strategic breakdown
Style fingerprint derived from the attribute ratings and finish rates on file. Each row is labelled with how Fight Blueprint reached it — none of these are measured from footage.
Fight Timeline
How Ian Machado Garry has evolved year-by-year — milestones, camp changes, style shifts, and notable results.
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Observations & evidence
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Video Evidence Ledger
Timestamped tactical observations that back the analysis. Each item cites the fight, round, and moment.
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Prep for camp: Ian Machado Garry
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Utilizes a high-level jab and long-range kicks to maintain distance
- Demonstrates elite lateral movement to reset position and avoid pocket brawls
- Shows high composure and defensive responsibility when pressured against the cage
- Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
- Pad work on cutting off their right-side exits
- Match their pace early, then turn the screws late
- Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
- Mix unscripted looks in sparring — they thrive on patterns
- Southpaw pressure partner
- Chain-wrestling partner
- High-output striker with heavy leg kicks
- Marathon partner — hard rounds, minimal rest
Timestamped breakdowns
Curated moments from Garry's tape — each clip annotated with the technique on display.
How this fighter is changing
Computed only from individual fight results on file — earlier half of the recorded fights compared with the most recent half.
67% in the last 3 fights vs 100% before.
Share of fights ended inside the distance across 5 results on file.
How often recent fights reach the judges.
Similar Fighters
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See it on film
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Status / Injuries
No recent reported injuries following the Muhammad victory.
Checked 6/21/2026
Recent Form
- W2025-11-22vs Belal MuhammadU Dec · R3 · UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
- W2025-04-26vs Carlos PratesU Dec · R5 · UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates
- L2024-12-07vs Shavkat RakhmonovU Dec · R5 · UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
- W2024-06-29vs Michael PageU Dec · R3 · UFC 303: Pereira vs. Procházka 2
- W2024-02-17vs Geoff NealS Dec · R3 · UFC 298
Availability
Currently ranked #1 in the Welterweight division as of May 2026.
Scouting Summary
Ian Machado Garry is an Irish mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC Welterweight division. A black belt in Judo and a former Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion, Garry moved his training primarily to Brazil's Chute Boxe after stints with Kill Cliff FC and Team KF. He is wi
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Utilizes a high-level jab and long-range kicks to maintain distance
- Demonstrates elite lateral movement to reset position and avoid pocket brawls
- Shows high composure and defensive responsibility when pressured against the cage
- Feints extensively to draw out reactions before countering with pinpoint accuracy
Signature Moves
- Right cross counter
- High head kick
- Long lead jab
- Step-back check hook
Weaknesses
- Can be forced into a low-volume chess match by elite technical counter-strikers
- Historically shown vulnerability to heavy-pressure grappling before the Chute Boxe transition
Biography & Camp
Ian Machado Garry is an Irish mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC Welterweight division. A black belt in Judo and a former Cage Warriors Welterweight Champion, Garry moved his training primarily to Brazil's Chute Boxe after stints with Kill Cliff FC and Team KF. He is widely considered a top contender in the 170lb division.