Ian Heinisch describes journey from jail to the UFC | Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show

UFC middleweight Ian Heinisch calls into Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to discuss his UFC debut fight at UFC Fight Night: Argentina against Cezar Ferreira, in which he came out with the win. (3:19) Heinisch explains how much trouble he got into when he was younger, including being involved with drugs and explains why he was sent to jail in Spain. Heinisch also explains how when he got back to the United States from Spain, he spent time on Rikers Island for warrants he had in Denver and breaks down what it like being in there, including if other prisoners were coming after him. (13:50) Heinisch details his journey since being out of jail, including being “100 percent sober,” taking his UFC debut fight on short notice and how amazing it felt to get that win. (17:44) Ian details how he is trying to help influence others to not follow the same paths he took using the UFC platform. (19:44) Heinisch explains how he has been talking with his manager about when to fight next and that if is interested in fighting David Branch in January.