Since officially signing with the UFC in 2018, Ian Heinisch
has been eased gently into the landscape of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
At UFC 241, though, the 31-year-old was hit with a reality check.
Against Derek Brunson, Heinisch offered little of note as
The Gatekeeper took him to school.
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Brunson got the unanimous decision victory to extend his
record to 20-7, and this was a win in which Brunson pretty much
dominated from start to finish. For Heinisch, this should serve as a major
wake-up call if he’s serious about making a major impact in the UFC.