Ian Garry stands out as a formidable contender in the UFC’s welterweight division, boasting an impressive undefeated record of 13-0. Having commenced his professional MMA journey at Cage Warriors 101 in February 2019, the Irish fighter quickly climbed the ranks. By June 2021, he had secured the Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Ian Garry then entered the UFC, making his debut at UFC 268 in November 2021. Throughout his six appearances in the company, he emerged victorious in all encounters. His most recent match, held at UFC 292 in August 2023, saw him triumph over Neil Magny. After that, Ian Garry was gearing up to face Vicente Luque at UFC 296. However, the bout got canceled at the last moment. He ended up taking on Geoff Neal at UFC 298 and won the bout via split decision.
Garry’s wife, Layla Anna-Lee, is a constant presence at the side of the octagon whenever her husband, Ian Garry, graces a UFC fight card. Nevertheless, Anna-Lee has been a well-known figure in the sports scene for an extended period.
How did Ian Garry start dating his wife, Layla Anna-Lee?
Layla Anna-Lee and Ian Garry began their relationship during his stint at the Cage Warriors in 2021. She witnessed his inaugural professional championship victory and has remained a devoted supporter ever since. They exchanged vows in an unexpected Las Vegas wedding on February 26, 2022.
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Surprisingly, Garry and his wife’s marriage was made fun of on social media because of the age difference between the two. The couple has a 16-year age difference. However, they stood strong and did not let this weaken their bond. In October 2022, they welcomed a baby boy named Leandro (Leo). Additionally, Anna-Lee has another son named Lucas from her previous relationship with Richard Cullen.
Interestingly enough, Cullen is Garry’s nutritionist, and MMA fans find it really amusing. Moreover, the couple was criticized and trolled for this too.
What does Ian Garry’s wife, Layla Anna-Lee, do?
As a 40-year-old British-Brazilian national, Layla Anna-Lee has been active in the television presenting realm since 2008. Her initial roles included presenting for CITV and Nickelodeon, where she hosted children’s shows. Simultaneously, she took on the role of a red-carpet interviewer for OK! magazine.
Her initial venture into the world of sports was at the BMX European Championships in 2008. Following that, she provided coverage for prominent cycling events and national championships on behalf of Sky Sports.
Layla Anna-Lee experienced a significant career breakthrough during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She was selected as the female voice for the opening ceremony and additionally served as the commentator for the beach volleyball tournament at the Olympics. She regularly attends her husband’s UFC fights and supports him. Other than that, she also wrote a book called “How to Be a WAG.” However, it later became a massively controversial topic.