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Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime PodcastUFC Fighter Caught Smuggling, Locked Up Abroad, & Fighting for His Life | Ian HeinischGo to https://ground.news/Inside for abetter way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link.Go Support Ian!https://ianheinisch.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf3LiVwhrABhfKQroryBrwEtrPGLDXnFvtMoQzg29WEG6s8P4W9lGCW_8qf9Q_aem_THxleJfLa_OUuJHBYHrYvwYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCu-38bumPEndxMUTlb9ybJg IG: / https://www.instagram.com/ianheinischmmahttps://ianheinisch.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf3LiVwhrABhfKQroryBrwEtrPGLDXnFvtMoQzg29WEG6s8P4W9lGCW_8qf9Q_aem_THxleJfLa_OUuJHBYHrYvwGet 50% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout.Do you want to be a guest? Fill ou...2025-05-061h 46
The HopeaholicsIan Heinisch: "I'M DONE PRETENDING" | The Hopeaholics PodcastIan Heinisch: "I'M DONE PRETENDING" | The Hopeaholics PodcastFrom UFC fame to foreign prisons, Ian Heinisch’s journey is one of chaos, redemption, and unshakable faith. On this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Ian takes us deep into the gritty truth of a life shaped by addiction, violence, smuggling ecstasy, and international fugitive status—all before the age of 21. But in his darkest moment, faced with the weight of his choices and no way out, Ian cried out to God… and everything changed. He walks us through the chaos of being arrested in Canada, fleeing to Europe, servin...2025-04-221h 34
MMA HistoryCourt McGee Addiction - BEFORE the UFCSend us a textEp 243 Court McGee Addiction Before the UFC Court McGee has a story that can compete with Ian Heinisch when it comes to their activities prior to fighting in the UFC. Court McGee shares with us aspects of his life and career BEFORE he got to the UFC. Ep 243 Court McGee Addiction Before the UFC 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:32 interview start 0:40 early life/ battle with addiction4:21 experimenting with drinking 6:54 getting prescribed Oxycodone after injury 8:51 being arrested for DUI while underage 11:0...2024-10-211h 03
The Connect- with Johnny MitchellConfessions Of A Cartel Drug Mule: How An American Fugitive Became A Smuggler For COLOMBIAN CartelsIn this episode we dive deep into the extraordinary life story of Ian Heinisch, a professional UFC middleweight fighter and crypto investor with a past that sounds like a Hollywood movie. Before becoming a top-ranked fighter, Ian was involved in international drug trafficking and spent years on the run, crossing paths with dangerous criminals across the globe.Join us as Ian shares his journey from growing up in a middle-class family in Denver, Colorado, to becoming one of the most wanted men in Europe, smuggling drugs for Colombian cartels, and surviving in some of...2024-09-082h 17
The Ed Clay ShowIan Heinisch - International Fugitive to UFC Fighter - The Ed Clay Show Ep. 23On this episode of The Ed Clay Show, Ed sits down with Ian Heinisch who shares one of the craziest life stories you've ever heard!Ian's troubled past starts at a young age with drug addiction. After getting arrested for drug dealing he would flee the US and become an international fugitive on the run. Bouncing around Europe would eventually lead him to become involved in an international drug smuggling operation. After narrowly escaping the authorities he was eventually arrested and put behind bars in a Spanish prison. There he learned traditional Spanish wrestling, how to survive...2024-05-102h 24
Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFCWhat happened to Ian Heinisch?Text me a question for the showOften times, fighters have life journeys filled with struggle and adversity. It's part of what it takes to have the mentality one needs to do what they do.Ian Heinisch is one of the best examples of a life journey that has twists and turns, ups and downs, and also shows that despite achieving success, the road does not end with an accomplishment. It just opens a new door.From getting involved with drugs, then dealing and trafficking them, then being arrested and serving hard time, Ia...2024-01-2043 min
The Philosophy of FightingEp 91: Ian Heinisch, from Prison to UFCIan Heinisch has one of the craziest life stories out there, and lucky for us, one that comes with lessons, a comeback, goals, and inspiration. From running country to country smuggling drugs to doing time in Spain, Ian finally found himself reforming in prison. Upon US re-entry, he was sent to Rikers and saw the problems of the US prison system, comparatively. After serving his time, reforming his life, he made it to the top 10 in UFC before forcing an early retirement from brain trauma. Currently, he is healing from injuries, planning an eventual return to MMA, all with...2023-12-2145 min
Honey Badger HourHoney Badger Hour Episode 93 Ian Heinisch This week we are joined by UFC fighter and crypto currency investor Ian Heinisch @CryptoKings888 just after announcing he is stepping away from the sport of MMA due to health complications. Ian Heinisch shares with us his inspiring story being locked up abroad for smuggling drugs, how he started wrestling and boxing in prison, finding his faith and how he came to find Jesus, his rise in the MMA world to the UFC octagon, how he got the nickname UFC CRYPTO KING and what the plans are next forhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4MX2Ob8... Ian's future. All this p...2023-08-011h 21
The Hammer MMA RadioThe Hammer MMA Radio - Episode 659Dustin Poirier is fighting Justin Gaethje this weekend, how cool is that? Sure, it's for the BMF title, but you can't have everything. We preview that fight, and the entire UFC 291 card in the first half of this week's show. Then we discuss the announcement of Makhachev vs. Oliviera 2, the at least temporary retirement of Ian Heinisch, the upcoming Bellator X Rizin 2, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura. Then in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-August 2013, and Travis Browne's huge win over Alistair Overeem, and Conor...2023-07-2457 min
The Antidote with Rocky RussoETA - Ian The Hurricane Heinisch, From Drug Trafficking to ChampETA (Evolve Through Adversity) episodes are collaborations with DoNothingAverage.com that explore the stories of those who have overcome life's toughest challenges and emerged stronger on the other side. In this episode, we're joined by UFC legend and inspirational figure, Ian "The Hurricane" Heinisch.
Ian's journey to becoming a successful mixed martial artist was far from easy. From a young age, he faced numerous obstacles and hardships, including a challenging childhood, drug addiction, drug trafficking, and time spent in prison. But even when things seemed hopeless, Ian refused to give up. He turned to fighting as a wa...2023-05-061h 01The Antidote with Rocky RussoETA - Ian The Hurricane Heinisch, From Drug Trafficking to ChampETA (Evolve Through Adversity) episodes are collaborations with DoNothingAverage.com that explore the stories of those who have overcome life's toughest challenges and emerged stronger on the other side. In this episode, we're joined by UFC legend and inspirational figure, Ian "The Hurricane" Heinisch.Ian's journey to becoming a successful mixed martial artist was far from easy. From a young age, he faced numerous obstacles and hardships, including a challenging childhood, drug addiction, drug trafficking, and time spent in prison. But even when things seemed hopeless, Ian refused to give up. He turned to fighting as a...2023-04-281h 01MMA HistoryGrant Neal Bellator Prospect Deep DiveSend us a textGrant Neal Bellator ProspectGrant Neal is someone to keep an eye on; Grant Neal is a prospect coming from the esteemed Colorado MMA circuit that is on the precipice of a title shot. Grant Neal takes us on his journey from college athlete to making a name for himself in Bellator. Canyon Smith helped put us in touch with Grant Neal in order to make this interview happen.0:00 Lytes Out Intro0:18 Interview Intro1:15 "The Beginning"6:24 Playing alongside NFL players7:59 Canceled Sparta Combat b...2023-04-241h 21
Brawl Street Journal: In Depth Conversation on Combat SportsAddiction, Drug Trafficking, Foreign Prison to UFC Redemption with Ian Heinisch - IY Podcast Ep. 7On the episode of Involuntary Yoga, you better buckle up because it's one of the wildest stories you will ever hear! UFC Middleweight Ian Heinisch joins us in studio to share his life story.
Ian battled with drug and alcohol addiction early on in his life and it spiraled even further out of control. He shares his story of being on the run from the US justice system and fleeing to Canada, where he had run ins with the law and immigration. He ends up in Europe where he gets into drug trafficking around the world and u...2023-01-131h 43
The CPI Stem Cells PodcastEp 3. Ian "The Hurricane" Heinisch - The Craziest Life-Story You Have Ever Heard from a UFC FighterIn this episode, we get into the life story of Ian "The Hurricane" Heinisch, a UFC fighter competing in the UFC middleweight division. He recounts his pre-UFC days of drug addiction, getting caught up in trafficking operations, spending years in an international prison, and how what he found in that prison eventually saved his life and gave him the opportunities he needed to become the UFC Icon he is today.Everyone loves a good story. A tale of courage, overcoming obstacles and conquering challenges. We can however say that we have NEVER heard a life story like...2022-10-0647 min
The Bald CEO ShowCrypto Secrets for Finding Gems! | Crypto Kings x vEmpireTune in to hear vEmpire CEO, Dominic Ryder talk to Jake Gagain, Ian Heinisch and B-Roots!2022-09-141h 32
Sports Spectrum PodcastUFC Fighter Ian Heinisch shares his powerful testimony from drugs and prison to faith in Jesus ChristIan Heinisch is a professional mixed martial arts fighter with the UFC. He began his MMA pro career in 2015 and made his UFC debut in November of 2018. He has a career record of 14-5 (five wins by knockout) and signed a new four-year contract with UFC in 2020. Prior to his MMA career, Ian was a high school wrestling champion who's live took a downward spiral when he was arrested for selling illegal drugs and drug trafficking. After spending time in prison and coming to faith in Christ, Ian was able to turn his life around and focus o...2022-04-1837 min
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt SerraBecoming A Fighter with Megan Olivi: Rose NamajunasUFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas' origin.
Jim and Matt are off today, so we're re-airing an episode of the UFC's newest podcast, Becoming a Fighter with Megan Olivi, in honor of the official announcement of Rose Namajunas' next title defense against Carla Esparza at UFC 274 in May.
Hear directly from Rose why she dedicated her life to fighting, even when it’s clear she could have done just about anything she wanted.
Check out the Becoming A Fighter feed now for more episodes of the series, including Brandon Moreno, Leon Edwards, and Ian He...2022-03-2128 min
Becoming A Fighter with Megan OliviIan HeinischFrom drug trafficking in the Canary Islands to learning how to survive in Rikers prison, Ian Heinisch’s journey to the Octagon is too crazy to make up -- but his unusual path led to him becoming one of the baddest Middleweights in the UFC.
2022-01-1842 minMMA HistoryIAN HEINISCH - Before the UFC DEEP DIVESend us a text#IanHeinisch #UFC #UFCHistoryIan Heinisch is scheduled for a UFC return on February of 2022. The active UFC middleweight stopped in for a chat with the Lytes Out crew and let's just say that Ian felt like talking!We assure you Ian has a back story like few others. A high school wrestling champion who was expelled in his senior year, his life took a turn where he was an international fugitive and spent a few years in jail overseas and in the USA.Rumor is there are...2021-11-121h 49