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"The Hurricane"

Ian Heinisch

Middleweight Division

14-5-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

7

Wins by Decision

Ian Heinisch

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Ian Heinisch's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Denver, United States
Trains at
Sanford MMA
Fighting style
Wrestling
Age
34
Height
71.00
Weight
185.50
Octagon Debut
Nov. 17, 2018
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
41.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2015
     
  • Has won six of his last ten
     
  • Five wins by KO, two by submission (Scarf hold armlock, Keylock)
     
  • Six first round finishes
     
  • Lone pre-UFC loss in 2017 to UFC vet Markus Perez

 

UFC History 

UFC Fight Night (7/24/21) Heinisch was stopped by Nassourdine Imavov via TKO (strikes) at 3:09 of the second round
UFC 258 (2/13/21) Heinisch lost a three round unanimous decision to Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 250 (6/6/20) Heinisch stopped Gerald Meerschaert via strikes at 1:14 of the first round
UFC 245 (12/14/19) Heinisch lost a three round unanimous decision to Omari Akhmedov
UFC 241 (8/17/19) Heinisch lost a three round unanimous decision to Derek Brunson
UFC Fight Night (5/18/19) Heinisch won a three round unanimous decision over Antonio Carlos Junior
UFC Fight Night (11/17/18) Heinisch won a three round unanimous decision over Cezar Ferreira

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 2
Week seven
(7/31/18) Heinisch knocked out Justin Sumter at 3:37 of the first round

 

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned pro in 2015. I wanted to show that no matter what season you are in your life, even rock bottom, you can make a comeback and become a legend.
What ranks and titles have you held? LFA and SCL middleweight champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot. Who doesn’t want to show out in front of the boss?
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? North Idaho College, no degree