Life as an international drug courier: How an American fugitive became a smuggler for Colombian drug cartels

In 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 something out of a Hollywood movie. Before becoming a top fighter, Ian was involved in international drug trafficking and spent years on the run, encountering dangerous criminals around the world.

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 the most dangerous prisons in Spain. Discover how he turned his life around, embraced MMA while incarcerated, and quickly rose through the ranks of the UFC after his release.

In this candid conversation, Ian opens up about his past mistakes, the lessons he learned along the way, and his redemption through fighting and investing. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:32 – The Dangers of Drug Addiction

00:11:20 – Parties and deportation

00:17:08 – This episode is sponsored by PrizePicks

00:19:33 – Deportation and drug trafficking

00:28:55 – Dealing with and missed opportunities

00:34:49 – From Arrest to Amsterdam

00:40:40 – European adventures and sketchy encounters

00:46:13 – Underground Business in Sheffield

00:51:58 – Low point in Tenerife

00:57:30 – South America Operation

01:03:30 – Taking drugs and risky methods

01:09:14 – The operational risks

01:15:11 – A lucky escape and a new lifestyle

01:21:06 – The prison experience

01:26:34 – Spanish prison and wrestling program

01:32:25 – A drunken revelation and a wrestling career

01:38:09 – The Journey to the UFC and Beyond

01:43:22 – The only white man on the bus

01:48:52 – The harsh reality of prison life

01:54:22 – Escape from police custody and start a fighting career

02:00:30 – The Challenges of Probation and the Flight to Europe

02:06:14 – Overcoming Addiction and Finding Transformation

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