Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Ian Heinisch
UFC veteran and former champion Rafael dos Anjos showed Saturday he can still be a title threat, while also coming through in a big way for fantasy owners. Richard Mann breaks down UFC Rochester by the numbers.
A matchup between welterweight contenders caps off Saturday's card in Rochester, as Kevin Lee and Rafael dos Anjos look to remain in the title conversation. Jon Litterine breaks down four key fights.
With UFC 235 crowning a new welterweight champion, the door is open again for Darren Till and other top 170-pound contenders. Jon Litterine breaks down London's welterweight showcase from a DFS perspective.
Richard Mann is back to recap a night full of finishes, many of which were unexpected.
While there was some main-event shuffling, Buenos Aires ended up with one of its own to headline the card. Jon Litterine offers up his picks from a DraftKings angle.
More Fantasy News
Upsets Antonio Carlos Junior
Heinisch defeated Antonio Carlos Junior via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Rochester, New York.
ANALYSIS
Heinisch deserves a bunch of credit. This was a bout in which he easily could have packed his bag and gone home after a very slow start, but he stuck with it and was eventually able to tire out the Brazilian and win on points. After being credited with just eight total strikes landed in Round 1, Heinisch upped that total to 61 total strikes in Rounds 2 and 3 (unofficially). He effectively limited the space of his fading opponent and was able to reverse position on Carlos Junior on multiple occasions. This was a big test for Heinisch is his second official UFC bout, and he passed with flying colors.
Heinisch deserves a bunch of credit. This was a bout in which he easily could have packed his bag and gone home after a very slow start, but he stuck with it and was eventually able to tire out the Brazilian and win on points. After being credited with just eight total strikes landed in Round 1, Heinisch upped that total to 61 total strikes in Rounds 2 and 3 (unofficially). He effectively limited the space of his fading opponent and was able to reverse position on Carlos Junior on multiple occasions. This was a big test for Heinisch is his second official UFC bout, and he passed with flying colors.
Second UFC bout booked
Heinisch will take on Antonio Carlos Junior in a middleweight matchup at UFC Rochester on May 18, Fernanda Prates and Mike Bohn of MMAJunkie.com report.
ANALYSIS
Heinisch is a perfect 1-0 in the UFC after getting his opportunity via Dana White's Contender Series. He was looking to fill in on short notice in London last February, but those plans ultimately fell through. Heinisch will now be dealt an even tougher challenge in Carlos Junior, who is 8-2 (1 NC) under the UFC banner dating back to 2014. Carlos has been out of the cage for over a year due to various injury issues that cancelled multiple bouts, so he's likely viewing this as a bounce-back opportunity. Heinisch will presumably enter as a sizable betting underdog, though it's a great opportunity to pick up the biggest win of his career.
Heinisch is a perfect 1-0 in the UFC after getting his opportunity via Dana White's Contender Series. He was looking to fill in on short notice in London last February, but those plans ultimately fell through. Heinisch will now be dealt an even tougher challenge in Carlos Junior, who is 8-2 (1 NC) under the UFC banner dating back to 2014. Carlos has been out of the cage for over a year due to various injury issues that cancelled multiple bouts, so he's likely viewing this as a bounce-back opportunity. Heinisch will presumably enter as a sizable betting underdog, though it's a great opportunity to pick up the biggest win of his career.
Match cancelled at UFC London
Heinisch will not fight at UFC London due to his opponent Tom Breese pulling out due to health issues, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It was announced on Feb. 7 that Heinisch would fill in for Cezar Ferreira (knee) in the middleweight bout versus Tom Breese. However, now on the day of the fight, Breese has also pulled out due to an undisclosed issue. UFC London will carry on with 12 bouts instead of 13, and Heinisch will have to set his sights on his next opportunity.
It was announced on Feb. 7 that Heinisch would fill in for Cezar Ferreira (knee) in the middleweight bout versus Tom Breese. However, now on the day of the fight, Breese has also pulled out due to an undisclosed issue. UFC London will carry on with 12 bouts instead of 13, and Heinisch will have to set his sights on his next opportunity.
Filling in at UFC London
Heinisch will fight Tom Breese at UFC London on March 16, Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heinisch will be a replacement for Cezar Ferreira, who was forced to withdraw due to a right knee injury. Heinisch boasts a 12-1 record overall in MMA and just recently made his UFC debut in November when he defeated Ferreira via unanimous decision in Buenos Aires.
Heinisch will be a replacement for Cezar Ferreira, who was forced to withdraw due to a right knee injury. Heinisch boasts a 12-1 record overall in MMA and just recently made his UFC debut in November when he defeated Ferreira via unanimous decision in Buenos Aires.
Pulls off upset win in Argentina
Heinisch defeated Cezar Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night 140 on Saturday in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ANALYSIS
Heinisch made his name on the regional scene as a wild-striking wrestler but showed a bit more composure Saturday, continually walking Ferreira down and landing shots, including a knockdown at the end of Round 2. Mutante landed several takedowns in the fight but Heinisch was able to scramble to his feet on each occasion. It's always tricky judging a debuting fighter in The Octagon but Heinisch brings a skill set that combines cardio with power striking and wrestling , which could make him someone to watch going forward. He moves to 12-1 in his professional MMA career as a result of the victory.
Heinisch made his name on the regional scene as a wild-striking wrestler but showed a bit more composure Saturday, continually walking Ferreira down and landing shots, including a knockdown at the end of Round 2. Mutante landed several takedowns in the fight but Heinisch was able to scramble to his feet on each occasion. It's always tricky judging a debuting fighter in The Octagon but Heinisch brings a skill set that combines cardio with power striking and wrestling , which could make him someone to watch going forward. He moves to 12-1 in his professional MMA career as a result of the victory.