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"The Hurricane"

Ian Heinisch

Middleweight Division • 14-4-0 (W-L-D)
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DECEMBER 14: Ian Heinisch walks to the octagon during his middleweight bout during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Ian Heinisch walks to the octagon during his middleweight bout during the UFC 245 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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Stats & Records

  • 5
    Wins by Knockout
  • 2
    Wins by Submission
  • 7
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 52% 52%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
225
Sig. Strikes Attempted
433
Grappling accuracy 19% 19%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
1
Takedowns Attempted
26
3.67
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.02
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.22
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.49
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
60
%
Sig. Str. Defense
62
%
Takedown Defense
0.49
Knockdown Ratio
12:15
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
143 (64%)
Clinch
31 (14%)
Ground
51 (23%)

Sig. Str. by target

64% 144 Head 19% 42 Body 17% 39 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
5 (36%)
DEC
7 (50%)
SUB
2 (14%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Gastelum vs Heinisch

    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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  • Win

    Heinisch vs Meerschaert

    Round
    1
    Time
    1:14
    Method
    KO/TKO
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Denver, United States
Trains at
Genesis Training Center
Fighting style
Wrestling
Age
32
Height
71.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 17, 2018
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
41.00
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.

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Middleweight Division • 7-4-0 (W-L-D)