Gerald Meerschaert retires after sixth loss in a row at UFC Vegas 122: “Can’t fight forever”

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Gerald Meerschaert has actually hung up his gloves after stopping working to protect his very first win considering that 2024.

Meerschaert got in the Meta Apex on Saturday in hopes of handing Julius Walker his 3rd straight defeat, however it wasn’t suggested to be. In his light heavyweight return,” GM3 “was dropped in the second-round by means of TKO. Meerschaert took his gloves off after the battle and informed UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping that he is calling it a profession at 38 (h/t MMAFighting.com.

SIMPLY IN: GERALD MEERSCHAERT ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT AFTER A 60-FIGHT JOURNEY IN THE UFC!

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“Yeah, I’ve had an excellent run, Michael,” Meerschaert stated. “I set a couple records and did some things. Perhaps 205, I must’ve done that a bit previously, however them young boys are huge up there. Can’t combat permanently. I’ve got some excellent chances to generate income for my household, make an excellent living. Male, I had a hell of a time to come out here and carry out for you guys. I can’t think about a much better task. I’m gon na miss you.”

Meerschaert leaves the sport with 60 professional MMA bouts on his resume. He has actually battled the similarity Khamzat Chimaev, Reinier de Ridder, and Joe Pyfer among others of his noteworthy previous challengers. In his latest recover in Aug. 2024, Meerschaert sent Edmen Shahbazyan. It likewise wound up being his last “Performance of the Night” perk.

Walker had his back versus the wall prior to Saturday’s occasion. He dropped his last 2 battles and couple of would’ve eliminated a pink slip if he had actually lost to Meerschaert. Now, Walker gets to rest simpler while his fallen challenger leaves professional MMA competitors.

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