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Ian Heinisch

"The Hurricane"
14-5-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0

Last fight: Loss vs Nassourdine Imavov · TKO · Jul 24, 2021

14-5-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Nassourdine ImavovTKO · R2 3:09
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw·July 24, 2021

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ian Heinisch holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Heinisch has won 14 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Heinisch lands 3.27 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 24, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Aug 5, 1988
Age
38
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Denver, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Nassourdine Imavov
    UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw· Jul 24, 2021· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:09
  2. LOSS
    vs Kelvin Gastelum
    UFC 258: Usman vs Burns· Feb 13, 2021· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 17-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Gerald Meerschaert
    UFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 31-13
    TKO
    R1 · 1:14
  4. LOSS
    vs Omari Akhmedov
    UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 20-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Derek Brunson
    UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Middleweight· 13-2 vs 20-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Antonio Carlos Junior
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Lee· May 18, 2019· Middleweight· 13-1 vs 10-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Cezar Ferreira
    UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Ponzinibbio· Nov 18, 2018· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 13-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Justin Sumter
    UFC · Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 15· Jul 31, 2018· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 6-2
    KO
    R1 · 3:37
  9. WIN
    vs Gabriel Checco
    LFA 39: Heinisch vs. Checco· May 4, 2018· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:44
  10. WIN
    vs Daniel Madrid
    LFA 31: Moffett vs. Le· Jan 19, 2018· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 13-6
    TKO
    R2 · 3:56
  11. LOSS
    vs Markus Perez
    LFA 22: Heinisch vs. Perez· Sep 8, 2017· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-0
    -
    R1 · 2:14
  12. WIN
    vs Lucas Rota
    LFA 10: Heinisch vs. Rota· Apr 21, 2017· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 12-7
    -
    R1 · 2:38
  13. WIN
    vs Hayward Charles×3Title bout · Title win #3
    SCL 53· Oct 15, 2016· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 14-8
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Jeremy Spelts×2Title bout · Title win #2
    SCL: AVM 7· Apr 23, 2016· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 3-3
    -
    R1 · 4:34
  15. WIN
    vs Tyler Vogel
    WSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster· Mar 12, 2016· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 3-1
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Kris Hocum×1Title bout · Title win #1
    SCL 45: Turn on the Lights· Oct 24, 2015· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 7-5
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Zack Wells
    SCL 42: Evolution· Jul 18, 2015· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Canaan Grigsby
    SCL: AVM 6· Apr 25, 2015· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 4-3
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Dante Florez
    SCL 40· Jan 24, 2015· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:06

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Tiger Muay Thai

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
97 · top 6% in division
Punch power96
Kick power97
Punch speed95
Kick speed98
Accuracy94
Takedowns92
Ground striking94
Submissions78
Chin85
Body strength91
Cardio81

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 14-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.25per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.98per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.02per 15 min
17% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 3-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.27per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.05per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min
17% success
Takedowns stuffed61%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Ian Heinisch sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ian Heinisch earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Ian Heinisch's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#9 Middleweight
First ranked
May 21, 2019
Times ranked
64

Middleweight

#1#5#10#1520202021May 21, 2019 · #11Jul 2, 2019 · #10Oct 28, 2019 · #9Nov 4, 2019 · #11Nov 18, 2019 · #10Dec 16, 2019 · #12Jan 27, 2020 · #13Aug 17, 2020 · #14Sep 7, 2020 · #15Dec 7, 2020 · #14Dec 14, 2020 · #15Feb 8, 2021 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1766▼21
Peak
1829May 19, 2019
Rated fights
19
1500160017001800201620172018201920202021Jan 24, 2015 · 1541Apr 25, 2015 · 1570Jul 18, 2015 · 1595Oct 24, 2015 · 1629Mar 12, 2016 · 1661Apr 23, 2016 · 1701Oct 15, 2016 · 1720Apr 21, 2017 · 1742Sep 8, 2017 · 1706Jan 19, 2018 · 1733May 4, 2018 · 1758Jul 31, 2018 · 1782Nov 18, 2018 · 1805May 19, 2019 · 1829Aug 18, 2019 · 1805Dec 15, 2019 · 1777Jun 7, 2020 · 1809Feb 14, 2021 · 1787Jul 24, 2021 · 17661766

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ian Heinisch fight next?

Ian Heinisch has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ian Heinisch's record?

Ian Heinisch's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.

Who is Ian Heinisch fighting next?

Ian Heinisch's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ian Heinisch fight last?

Ian Heinisch most recently fought Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw on Saturday, July 24, 2021, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ian Heinisch fight in?

Ian Heinisch fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Ian Heinisch have?

Ian Heinisch has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Ian Heinisch?

Ian Heinisch is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Ian Heinisch weigh?

Ian Heinisch weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Ian Heinisch's reach?

Ian Heinisch has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Ian Heinisch?

Ian Heinisch is 38 years old (born Aug 5, 1988).

Where is Ian Heinisch from?

Ian Heinisch is from the United States.

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