Ian Garry’s Nutritionist Richard Cullen: Does He Live With the UFC Star and His Wife?

Ian Garry has been at the center of attention many times, but sometimes, it isn’t about his fighting career. As tragic as it sounds, once a mixed martial artist becomes a UFC fighter, there’s a huge risk of their private life becoming everyone’s business. And that’s exactly what’s happened with the young Irish star, and it all has to do with his wife and her ex-husband, Richard Cullen.

Layla Machado Garry is a model who is married to Ian Garry, a promising UFC star. She is also the author of a book called ‘How To Be a WAG’, where WAG stands for Wife and Girlfriend. Interestingly, rumors of her ex-husband living with her and Garry dominated the online discourse surrounding the couple. But who is her ex-husband, and does he really live with ‘The Future’?

Who is Richard Cullen, Layla Machado’s former partner

Richard Cullen was previously married to Layla Machado Garry as the couple tied the knot in 2014 but separated later on. He has been the president of Layla Ltd., a company named after Ian Garry’s wife that hosts a football show as well as features on UFC Fight Pass, for eleven long years. 

A pass-out from Kingston University in London, Richard Cullen studied business and politics. However, he’d soon lean into the fight business, but has also helped Ian Garry’s wife, co-creating and co-writing for her ‘Occasionally Unbiased Football Show on NBC Sports’, and ‘MyEPL on Eleven Sports Network’, TV shows.

Despite earning a degree in business and politics from Kingston University, Cullen shifted toward sports nutrition over the past few years, and now, he’s working closely with Ian Garry. But how close is too close?

Does Richard Cullen live with Ian Garry and ex-wife Layla Machado?

In the past, various online rumors have alleged that Richard Cullen lives and travels around with Ian Garry and his wife. But why? That’s because he’s also the nutritionist of the undefeated Irish star. But is that really true?

In an Instagram post, Layla Machado Garry would put all speculations surrounding her ex-husband to bed. The Irish UFC star’s spouse clarified that her ex-husband has never lived with the couple. “No, he doesn’t and no, he never has. You are just making that up, inventing it completely,” said Layla while pointing her fingers at those who were apparently spreading rumors online. And just like that, the rumors—at least from her end—were buried.

Why did Ian Garry hire Richard Cullen as his nutritionist?

This part of the puzzle? It’s all about trust, professionalism, and something bigger—family. Ian Garry would cover for Richard Cullen as he claimed that his wife’s ex-husband is an “elite performance nutritionist.” 

During an interview with SHAK MMA, ‘The Future’  further stated, “He is a professional in one regard, he’s also the father of my wife’s son. And I never want to be a wedge between a father and a son. I never want that in my conscience… I understand that there’s a child in all of this and he deserves to be prioritized.” For Garry, this isn’t about ego. It’s about empathy.

But for now, ‘The Future’ has more immediate concerns. Carlos Prates stands in his way at UFC on ESPN 66—a battle of rising welterweights, each hungry for a breakout win. Garry’s last appearance ended in heartbreak at the hands of Shavkat Rakhmonov. Do you think he’ll be able to regain his momentum on April 26? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!