Nick Hein | |
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Born |
Cologne, Germany |
April 24, 1984
Other names | Sergeant |
Nationality | German |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division |
Welterweight Lightweight |
Reach | 67.0 in (170 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Fighting out of | Cologne, Germany |
Team | Tiger Muay Thai |
Rank | Black belt in Judo under Karl-Heinz Bartsch Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Harun Ucal |
Years active | 2009-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 17 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 2 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Nick Hein (born April 24, 1984) is a mixed martial artist and actor, who is best known for appearing in the German television show Diese Kaminskis. Before Hein became an actor, he was also a national judo champion and police officer. Hein is currently signed with the UFC, and competes in the Lightweight division.
Two years before turning professional in 2009, Hein debuted as an amateur on February 24, 2007, as he faced Ulf Fritzmann at MMA Berlin: Tournament 3. After three rounds of action, the bout was ruled a draw.
With a 10-1 (1) record, Hein signed a contract with the UFC on March 31, 2014.
Hein made his promotional debut against Drew Dober on May 31, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Hein faced James Vick on November 22, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 57. Despite dropping Vick twice in the first round with punches, Hein lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Hein faced Łukasz Sajewski on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Hein next faced promotional newcomer Yusuke Kasuya on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Hein was scheduled to face Jon Tuck on May 8, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87. However, just days before the event, Hein pulled out citing injury.
Hein next faced Tae Hyun Bang on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-28, 30-27).