Gerald Meerschaert retires from MMA after loss at UFC Vegas 122

Mixed martial arts veteran Gerald Meerschaert announced his retirement from professional fighting following a second-round TKO loss to Julius Walker at UFC Vegas 122. The defeat marked Meerschaert’s sixth consecutive loss.

During a post-fight interview with commentator Michael Bisping, Meerschaert removed his gloves to signal the end of his career. He reflected on his accomplishments, noting that while he may have transitioned to the 205-pound division later than ideal, he was proud of the records he set and the opportunities he had to support his family.

Meerschaert retires with a professional MMA record of 32-23 (one source cites 37-23) and a notable UFC tenure. He holds the record for the most finishes in UFC middleweight history with 12 and is tied for the most submission wins in that division with 11. Throughout his career, he was known as a prolific finisher, securing 35 stoppage wins in total.