Tag: Ian Heinisch

Ian Heinisch Calls Out Derek Brunson After UFC Rochester Win

Ian Heinisch is fresh off an impressive performance and with confidence sky high, he has called out a worthy contender for his next fight. Heinisch scored a unanimous decision win over Antonio Carlos Junior at the UFC Rochester (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 10) event that took place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at […]

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Ian Heinisch is fresh off an impressive performance and with confidence sky high, he has called out a worthy contender for his next fight.

Heinisch scored a unanimous decision win over Antonio Carlos Junior at the UFC Rochester (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 10) event that took place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. As a result, this win improved him to a 2-0 record under the UFC banner.

Following the fight, the rising prospect made it known that he wants a piece of Brunson. As for the reason, it’s simple, he thinks he can beat him in a fight that would no doubt be entertaining.

“I just feel I can beat him, you know?” Heinisch told MMAJunkie. “I’m believing it, and once I believe it, you know, it seems to come true. I believe in that right now and just watching his fight didn’t impress me that much, and I would like to fight him.“

Brunson scored a unanimous decision over Elias Theodorou at UFC Ottawa on May 4, 2019 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on ESPN+. This was an important fight as he had dropped his two latest outings inside of the Octagon. He lost to Ronaldo Souza in January 2018 and Israel Adesanya at UFC 230 by TKO later that year.

Heinisch expects a number next to his name when the next middleweight rankings come out later this week. Unless he can’t get Brunson, he does have a backup plan which is to fight Jack Hermansson.

“I think that’s going to get a number next to my name, hopefully by Monday, then I’m looking at a top 10. Jack Hermansson, man, he’s just killing it right now, and I’d love to get him. Derek Brunson, I’d love to fight him. So either one of those guys comes to mind,” Heinisch said. “But anyone in the top 10 will do.”

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UFC Rochester Results: Ian Heinisch & Antônio Carlos Júnior Put On A Show

A pivotal middleweight match up served as the co-main event for UFC Rochester as Antônio Carlos Júnior met Ian Heinisch. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 10 as they happen. Carlos Junior (10-2) has looked increasingly promising during his five-fight winning streak. He defeated Tim Boetsch […]

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A pivotal middleweight match up served as the co-main event for UFC Rochester as Antônio Carlos Júnior met Ian Heinisch.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 10 as they happen.

Carlos Junior (10-2) has looked increasingly promising during his five-fight winning streak. He defeated Tim Boetsch last April and has been looking for a suitable opponent ever since. He will get that in Heinisch tonight.

As for Heinisch (12-1). At 30 years old “The Hurricane” has lived an eventful life to say the least. He has won four straight heading into his first UFC co-main event. Heinisch is one heck of a fun fighter to watch.

Round One

Heinisch and Carlos Junior touch gloves. Heinisch throws a leg kick, then goes high. Carlos Junior chases Heinisch and gets a hold of the American. He trips him and ends up in side control. He softens up Heinisch with some punches and works to advance his position. He thought about a leg lock but lands a few elbows instead. Heinisch uses the cage to get back to his feet. Heinisch front rolls in an attempt to get free of Carlos Junoir. Again, with a summersault but Carlos Junoir has a tight grip on Heinisch’s waist. Eventually the Brazilian gets him down but Heinisch gets back up. Carlos Junoir takes him straight back down and takes his back. He locks in a choke but Heinisch spins out. The round ends.

Round Two

Heinisch walks forward and wings a right hand. He lands a leg kick too. Carlos Junior returns a hard kick of his own. Heinisch goes high with a kick but misses. Carlos Junior lands a right hand, Heinisch returns a kick. Carlos Junior gets deep on a takedown and quickly takes the back. He looks for a shoulder lock, again Heinisch gets up to his feet. He presses Carlos Junoir off him using the cage. Heinisch falls on Carlos Junior and lands a couple of left hands. Carlos Junior is trying to tie Heinisch up from the bottom. Heinisch is really peppering him with his left hand. He postures up and blasts some hard ground and pound. Carlos Junior spins to his back, Heinisch launches a flying punch as the round ends.

Round Three

Heinisch opens up with a winging right hand. Carlos Junior lands a leg kick, Heinisch answers with a leg kick. Carlos Junior lands a hard knee to the groin of Heinisch. The fight resumes with Heinisch landing a huge right hand, Carlos Junior drops as Heinisch follows. Carlos Junior dives for a leg, Heinisch sprawls. He ends up on top in Carlos Junior’s half guard. He lands a couple of punches and defends against the sweep. Carlos Junior hits the switch and flips Heinisch. The American gets back to his feet and slips out of the grasp of Carlos Junior. Heinisch in top control with 30 seconds left in the fight. He lands a couple of hard elbows and fists. The fight is over.

Ian Heinisch defeats Antônio Carlos Júnior via unanimous decision (29-28×3)

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Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Ian Heinisch Verbally Agreed to for UFC Rochester

One day after the UFC announced the headliner for UFC Rochester, another major bout has been added to the May 18th event, when #12-ranked Antonio Carlos Junior takes on Ian Heinisch, as originally reported by Combate. At this stage, the fights are verb…

One day after the UFC announced the headliner for UFC Rochester, another major bout has been added to the May 18th event, when #12-ranked Antonio Carlos Junior takes on Ian Heinisch, as originally reported by Combate. At this stage, the fights are verbally agreed upon, but the contracts are yet to be signed. Ian Heinisch […]

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UFC London Bout Cancelled Due To Health Issues

One UFC London bout is now off the card. UFC London takes place today (March 16) inside the O2 Arena in London, England. The card will be headlined by a welterweight clash between Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal. The co-main event will see Leon Edwards …

One UFC London bout is now off the card. UFC London takes place today (March 16) inside the O2 Arena in London, England. The card will be headlined by a welterweight clash between Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal. The co-main event will see Leon Edwards do battle with Gunnar Nelson. The prelims were set to […]

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