Ian Garry

Ian Garry is a professional mixed martial artist who has made a name for himself in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight division. He began his MMA career in 2009, competing as an amateur fighter before turning pro in 2010. During this time he was able to amass an impressive record of 14 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw across two promotions: Cage Warriors and Bellator. In 2018, after going undefeated with four consecutive victories inside the cage, he signed with UFC and made his debut at UFC Fight Night 153 against fellow newcomer Nick Hein in Sweden.

Since then Ian has established himself as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division. His style is marked by hard- hitting strikes combined with well timed takedowns that have brought him success both on his feet and on the ground. He has transitioned into a reliable finisher since joining UFC’s roster, having won 5 out of 6 fights via submission or knockout including 2 first round stoppages over Chris Gruetzmacher & Felipe Silva at UFC Fight Night 160 & 169 respectively.

Outside of fighting Ian is also an active member within his community engaging in various charities such as “The Warrior Project” which focuses on helping veterans through charity events and fundraisers for wounded service members transitioning back home from combat operations overseas; along with working closely with local organizations to bring awareness about drug addiction prevention programs for youth across Northern Ireland where he was born & raised prior moving to Canada when pursuing further education opportunities . Apart from these activities he also spends some time training other fighters alongside world renowned coaches like John Kavanagh , Firas Zahabi & Kru Ash at Toronto’s SBG North America gym facility while still maintaining a close relationship between former teammates/friends back home sharing knowledge whenever possible .

In conclusion , Ian Garry is not only one of fastest rising prospects within MMA but also someone who uses their platform/popularity to benefit others while furthering their own personal goals which makes him admirable role model beyond ones competitive accomplishments inside the cage ..