Ian Machado Garry on Becoming a Dangerous Man – Without Losing Yourself

On this episode of the Built for Life podcast, UFC welterweight title contender Ian Machado Garry joins Andrew Tracey ahead of the biggest fight of his career at UFC 330 to talk about what it takes to believe you can become the best fighter on the planet – and why, ultimately, fighting isn't the most important thing in his life. Ian talks about growing up in Dublin, discovering boxing and martial arts, the influence of Conor McGregor and the mindset that's taken him from highly touted prospect to the brink of a UFC world title. We get into why he believes every man should understand his own physical capability, what it means to be ‘dangerous’ without being violent, and why discipline, fatherhood and being a good husband matter more to him than anything he can achieve inside the Octagon. Along the way, Ian breaks down his surprisingly efficient approach to training, why longevity dictates what he does in the weights room, his move to a plant-based diet, the brutal reality of cutting weight and why he believes the practice needs to change. He also explains why he's turned down millions in gambling sponsorships – and lays out exactly what he intends to do when he steps into the Octagon for his title shot. A conversation about ambition, discipline, family, morality and what it really means to become the best – without losing sight of the man you want to be outside the cage. Men's Health UK: Built For Life Podcast Hosted by Fitness Director Andrew Tracey and Ben Shephard. Produced by Ruth Holroyd Trusted guidance for men passionate about their health, fitness and mental wellbeing. With muscle-building advice, style hacks, nutrition tips and workouts to try, we’ve got all areas covered. Want more from Men’s Health? Join the Men’s Health SQUAD for exclusive training plans, expert advice and tools to help you get stronger, faster – we’re with you every rep of the way. Click here: https://bit.ly/4eQkqIH Men’s Health UK: https://www.menshealth.com/uk/ Men’s Health UK on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menshealthuk/ Men’s Health UK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/menshealthuk Men’s Health UK on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menshealthuk/ Men’s Health on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/menshealthuk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices