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UFC Veteran Retires After 60 Fights Following Punishing TKO Loss

UFC light heavyweight Gerald Meerschaert, known as GM3, officially retired after 60 professional fights following a tough second-round TKO loss to Julius Walker at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10. The 38-year-old veteran, who spent nearly a decade in the UFC, finished his career with a 37-23 record but had struggled in his final six bouts, with his last win coming in August 2024.

Meerschaert, who dominated with submissions early in his career—including a record 12 UFC middleweight submission victories—reflected on his journey post-fight, acknowledging the physical toll of competition while expressing gratitude to fans for their support. His final victory came via arm-triangle choke over Edmen Shahbazyan in August, a performance that earned him a *Performance of the Night* bonus.

Though his recent form had dipped, Meerschaert leaves behind a legacy marked by ground-game mastery and a historic submission record in middleweight history.

Walker ended Meerschaert’s career with a decisive TKO at 3:35 of the second round, capping a bout that marked the veteran’s final appearance. In a post-fight interview, Meerschaert praised his career highlights, hinted at considering an earlier move to light heavyweight, and emphasized his plans to transition to opportunities outside fighting to support his family.

His emotional farewell underscored a decade-long dedication to the sport, closing a chapter defined by resilience and technical skill despite a challenging end to his run.

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