Conor Heun

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Conor Heun
Born (1979-02-11) February 11, 1979 (age 45) [1]
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Other namesHurricane
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) [1]
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Boulder, Colorado
Team 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2006-2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins9
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout1
By decision4
Website www.conorheun.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Conor Heun (born February 11, 1979) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2006 until 2012, he competed for Strikeforce, EliteXC, and the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League.

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Mixed martial arts career

EliteXC

Heun made his Television debut on a ShoXC card against Marlon Mathias. Mathais broke Heun's jaw a minute and a half into the first round with a knee, but Heun kept fighting and won the close fight via majority decision.[ citation needed ] His next fight was a second-round TKO stoppage of James Edson Berto.[ citation needed ]

Strikeforce

Heun made his Strikeforce debut against former UFC fighter Jorge Gurgel on a ShoMMA card in June 2009. He lost the fight via decision.

After a year off due to injury, he returned to the promotion on the Strikeforce: Los Angeles card. He faced boxer and former EliteXC lightweight champion K. J. Noons and lost via split decision.

Conor fought Magno Almeida on the Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum undercard, and won in a unanimous decision, though Almeida dislocated Conor's elbow.

Heun faced Ryan Couture at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey on March 3, 2012. [2] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Personal life

Heun studied English literature, journalism, and organizational communications learning and design at Ithaca College.[ citation needed ]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches9 wins5 losses
By knockout11
By submission30
By decision54
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–5 Ryan Couture TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey March 3, 201232:52 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win9–4Magno AlmeidaDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum June 18, 201135:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss8–4 K. J. Noons Decision (split) Strikeforce: Los Angeles June 16, 201035:00 Los Angeles, California, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss8–3 Jorge Gurgel Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg June 19, 200935:00 Kent, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (158 lbs) bout.
Win8–2James Edson BertoTKO (punches and elbows) EliteXC: Heat October 4, 200822:18 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win7–2Marlon MathiasDecision (majority) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series March 21, 200835:00 Santa Ynez, California, United States
Win6–2Noah ShinableSubmission (armbar)OctoberFist 2007: Fight Night on Fright NightOctober 31, 200711:17 Orange County, California, United States
Loss5–2 LC Davis Decision (split)International Fight LeagueAugust 2, 200734:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win5–1Tristan WitSubmission (armbar)IFL: EverettJune 1, 200713:59 Everett, Washington, United States
Win4–1Gilbert SalinasSubmission (D'arce choke)Total Fighting Alliance 6April 28, 200711:37 Santa Monica, California, United States
Win3–1Clint CoronelDecision (split)IFL: Los AngelesMarch 17, 200734:00Los Angeles, California, United States
Win2–1Jonathan PastranaSubmission (guillotine choke)TFA 5: Conflict on the CoastFebruary 24, 200721:23Santa Monica, California, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss1–1 Brett Cooper Decision (split)TFA 4: Fight Night on Fright NightNovember 3, 200635:00 Carson, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Win1–0Martin HenchSubmission (rear naked choke)PF 1: The BeginningMay 12, 200620:46 Hollywood, California, United States

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Conor "Hurricane" Heun MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. 1979-11-02. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
  2. ↑ "Conor Heun Meets Ryan Couture at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey". MMAWeekly.com. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2012-12-26.
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