SUMMARY
- Ian Garry remains undefeated after his recent fight in UFC 298 against Geoff Neal.
- His net worth is reported to be around $1 and $1.5 million.
Irish professional mixed martial artist Ian Machado Garry has been the talk of the town in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship following his win against Geoff Neal on Saturday, December 17. Garry’s win over Neal took to the record of 14-0-0 and is currently ranked 10th in the welterweight ranking of the promotion. He aims to improve his ranking in the division following this victory.
The 26-year-old stepped into the ring after a period of almost six months. His last fight was against the Haitian sensation Neil Magny, which the Irishmen won 91-27.
Ian Garry and Geoff Neal meet 👀 #UFC298 pic.twitter.com/Tn6IiPK5v9
— MMA UNCENSORED (@MMAUNCENSORED1) February 14, 2024
And as impressive as his UFC record is the net worth of the fighter. Nicknamed ‘The Future’, the welterweight world number 10’s estimated net worth is reported to be around the figure between $1 and $1.5 million. But other sources affect the bank balance of the Irish superstar.
Ian Garry’s endorsements
Ian Garry’s rise to stardom saw multiple brands become associated with the fighter. At the start of 2024, VEGAIN announced endorsement partnerships with Garry. VEGAIN is a plant-based sports nutrition brand in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, promoting plant-based nutrition in elite sports. It aims to provide high-quality, eco-conscious plant-based supplements.
VEGAIN offers high-quality natural ingredients and a great taste experience in products like the Plant-Based Mass Gainer and V-POWER Plant-Based Protein, which are crucial for Garry’s training and recovery.
Following the deal, the co-founder of Vegain, Melissa L. Heureux-Hache, stated, “As an independent brand with a deep passion for fitness, partnering with Ian feels like a natural fit. Ian embodies the spirit of what Vegain stands for excellence, innovation, and a dedication to being the best. We couldn’t be more excited about this partnership and the message it sends about the power of plant-based nutrition in professional sports.”
Other than VEGAIN, Garry is also associated with iPlaySafe. Although the exact figure involved in the deal hasn’t been disclosed yet, the estimated figures are reported to be much higher.
Ian Garry’s UFC Contract, Fight Purse, and Salary
According to reports, Ian Garry signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC in 2021. Although the length of the contract is unknown, multi-fight deals with the UFC typically range from 4 to 8 fights.
Ian Garry uses numerous body kicks in order to set up a head kick finish against Daniel Rodriguez
Garry’s feints and active lead hand (throwaway punches/controlling the handfight) allowed him to land these kicks and ultimately control the exchanges before finding the KO. pic.twitter.com/VYp7DKhNag
— Steven Rae (@stevenrae_) February 15, 2024
However, it appears that Garry’s earnings from his most recent fight are lower than what other fighters might typically earn. Specifically, Garry’s earnings amount to $55,000 for showing up to the fight, with an additional $55,000 if he wins. In contrast, his recent opponent Geoff Neal is earning almost double that amount, with $108,000 for showing up and another $108,000 if he emerges victorious.
The last time, Garry bagged a whopping $48,000 for the fight. Other sponsorship deals fetched him more than $5000. Previously, at the time of his fight with Daniel Rodriguez, Garry earned around $44,000. Prior to that, he pocketed a total of $38,000 in the fight against Kenan Song at UFC 285.
As per reports, Garry earns a base salary of $50,000. And until now, the Irishmen have earned well over $200,000 in career earnings after featuring in just five fights since 2021.
