Gerald Meerschaert News
Gerald Meerschaert requests the UFC to put him on the Sean O’Malley plan: “I want the worst guys possible for the most money”
Harry Kettle - April 28, 2022
Gerald Meerschaert has joked about being put on a similar ‘plan’ to Sean O’Malley as his UFC career continues. While some fans may know him purely through his knockout defeat to Khamzat Chimaev, there’s a lot more to Gerald Meerschaert than meets the eye. The 34-year-old has been in the mixed martial arts game for a long time and while he’s had his ups and downs, he’s always been ready to take any bout that comes his way.
Gerald Meerschaert willing to do “whatever it takes” to get a rematch with Khamzat Chimaev
Adam Martin - October 30, 2020
UFC middleweight Gerald Meerschaert says he will do “whatever it takes” in order to secure a rematch with top prospect Khamzat Chimaev. Meerschart met Chimaev in early September in Las Vegas in the third fight of the young Swede’s UFC career. The promotion’s matchmakers wanted to give Chimaev a step up against a veteran and Meerschaert answered the call. However, the middleweight wasn’t happy that the UFC also booked Chimaev against Demian Maia, calling the move “disrespectful.” Not long after the comments, the Maia fight ended up falling through.
Gerald Meerschaert reacts following 17-second loss to Khamzat Chimaev
Christopher Taylor - September 19, 2020
Gerald Meerschaert was looking to put an end to the Khamzat Chimaev hype train when the pair squared off at tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 event. Chimaev was looking to extend his undefeated record to 9-0 with a victory this evening. The Swedish prospect was coming off a first-round TKO victory over Rhys McKee in his most previous effort this past July.
Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev KO's Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11
Chris Taylor - September 19, 2020
A highly anticipated middleweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert took place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 main card. Chimaev was be looking to extend his undefeated record to 9-0 with a victory over Meerschaert this evening. The Swedish prospect was coming off a first-round TKO victory over Rhys McKee in his most previous effort this past July on Fight Island.
Khamzat Chimaev, Gerald Meerschaert involved in verbal altercation ahead of fight
Tom Taylor - September 17, 2020
Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert were involved in a verbal altercation ahead of their fight this Saturday on the UFC Vegas 11 main card. Chimaev claims he crossed paths with Meerschaert in Las Vegas this week, and decided to give his foe a scolding for some of his recent comments.
Gerald Meerschaert calls it "disrespectful" that Khamzat Chimaev is already set up to fight Demian Maia
Adam Martin - September 8, 2020
UFC middleweight veteran Gerald Meerschaert says it is “disrespectful” that Khamzat Chimaev already has a fight against Demian Maia set up. When asked last week what is next for Chimaev, the star of the UFC’s Fight Island experience in July, UFC president Dana White said the promotion has a unique plan for the Swedish prospect. White said the promotion hopes to book Chimaev against top-10 welterweight contender Demian Maia on Fight Island in October, but before that happens he already has a fight booked against Meerschaert on September 19 in Las Vegas.