KEY POINTS
Layla Anna Lee was previously recognized by FHM among its Sexiest Women in the World.
She moved from television presenting into sports, interviewing major soccer and UFC figures.
Layla married Ian Machado Garry in 2022 and is supporting him ahead of his fight with Islam Makhachev.
Layla Anna Lee has built a career across television and sports before becoming known publicly as the wife of UFC welterweight fighter Ian Machado Garry.
Before her marriage, Anna-Lee was a television presenter and gained recognition outside the sports world after being named among FHM’s Sexiest Women in the World. Her earlier media career later developed into work focused on sport.
Anna-Lee subsequently moved into the sports industry, where she interviewed prominent figures from soccer as well as the UFC. That experience has placed her close to the sporting world in which her husband now competes at the highest level.
Anna Lee, 43, married Irish UFC fighter Ian Machado Garry, 28, in 2022. The couple became parents to a son during the same year.
Her public profile also drew attention last year when she defended herself after her book, How to be a WAG, resurfaced online. The episode brought renewed focus to her previous work and public career.
The latest attention surrounding Anna-Lee comes as Garry prepares for one of the biggest fights of his career. She is expected to support him when he faces welterweight champion Islam Makhachev this weekend.
Garry is seeking to become only the second Irishman to win a UFC championship, following Conor McGregor. His wife’s presence adds a personal dimension to a fight that could become a major moment in his UFC career.
Anna Lee’s story extends beyond her relationship with Garry. Her career has included television presenting, sports interviews and public recognition, while her connection to Garry has increasingly placed her in the spotlight surrounding professional mixed martial arts.
The immediate focus is on Garry’s upcoming bout against Islam Makhachev, with Anna Lee set to support her husband during the event.
