Ian Garry

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Ian Garry has achieved an undefeated record of 12-0 in the UFC and climbed to the number one spot in the welterweight rankings by May 2026. He is the first Irish fighter to reach this ranking since Conor McGregor. His rapid ascent from amateur world champion to top contender in just five years is a testament to his skill and dedication. Garry's ability to finish fights with both strikes and submissions makes him a unique threat in the division. He is widely expected to fight for the UFC welterweight title in his next bout.

AwardsGarry has won the IMMAF World Amateur Championship (2017) and the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship (2021). In the UFC, he has earned one Performance of the Night bonus for his knockout of Kenan Song and one Fight of the Night bonus for his bout with Neil Magny.

Honours & Distinctions

UFC Welterweight #1 Ranking

UFC·2026

Ranked number one in the UFC welterweight division as of May 2026.

Rankings & Lists

UFC Welterweight Rankings

UFC·2026

#Top 10

MMA Fighting Global Pound-for-Pound Rankings

MMA Fighting·2026

Magazine Covers

Sports Illustrated

2024-06-01

Rising MMA Stars

MMA Junkie

2025-03-01

The Next Big Thing

Records & Feats

First Irish fighter to reach #1 in UFC welterweight rankings since Conor McGregor

Career Milestone·2026

As of May 2026, Garry is the first Irish fighter to hold the top welterweight ranking since McGregor in 2016.

Fastest rise from UFC debut to #1 ranking in welterweight history

Historic First·2026

Garry reached #1 in the welterweight rankings in just 4.5 years after his UFC debut in November 2021.