Gerald Meerschaert retires from professional fighting

After a career spanning 60 professional fights, Gerald Meerschaert announced his retirement inside the octagon following a loss to Julius Walker at UFC Fight Night on October 10. The 38-year-old steps away from the sport holding notable records, including the most finishes in middleweight history and the most submission finishes in the division.

Meerschaert, who spent ten years in the UFC, noted that he has already secured a career transition outside of fighting. Moving forward, he plans to work in the HVAC industry, describing the shift as a change of pace that allows him to provide for his family in a corporate setting.