A veteran's career hangs in the balance after a devastating defeat at UFC 322. The submission artist, Gerald Meerschaert, suffered a brutal loss, prompting fans to call for his retirement. Let's dive into the details of this shocking turn of events.
UFC 322, held at Madison Square Garden, was a night of high stakes, featuring a 14-fight card with two title fights headlining the event. Champion Jack Della Maddalena defended his welterweight title against Islam Makhachev, while flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko faced Zhang Weili in the co-main event.
The undercard delivered its share of surprises, including a knockout victory by Khamzat Chimaev’s teammate, Baisangur Susurkaev. But the middleweight division witnessed a particularly stunning upset.
Kyle Daukaus dominated the veteran Gerald Meerschaert, handing him his fourth consecutive loss.
And this is the part most people miss... Meerschaert, a 58-fight veteran, was defeated in a mere 50 seconds. Daukaus's strikes stunned Meerschaert, and once on the ground, Daukaus swiftly secured a D’Arce choke – a move that ended the fight in record time. Referee Herb Dean, known for his experience, checked Meerschaert's arm, but it was clear – the end was near. The submission was recorded as the sixth-fastest in UFC middleweight history.
The aftermath has been intense. Fans took to social media, with many urging Meerschaert to retire. Comments like, “GM3 better leave those gloves in the Octagon” and “Think it’s time for GM3 to retire” flooded the platforms.
Meerschaert, at 37 years old, now has a losing record in the UFC, standing at 12-13.
On the other hand, Kyle Daukaus is back with a vengeance! Daukaus is now 2-0 in his second UFC stint. Daukaus is on a six-fight win streak and hasn’t lost since his fight against Eryk Anders in 2022. The former CFFC Champion continued winning on the regional scene until he made it back to the UFC with a TKO win over Michel Pereira in August.
The future looks bright for the 32-year-old fighter after submitting Meerschaert.
But here's where it gets controversial... Is it time for Meerschaert to hang up his gloves? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Do you agree with the fans, or do you believe he has more to offer?
