Gerald Meerschaert Says Fighting At UFC Milwaukee Is “One Step Below Winning The Belt” (Exclusive) • MMA News

Gerald Meerschaert Says Fighting At UFC Milwaukee Is “One Step Below Winning The Belt” (Unique) • MMA News

It is going to be a brief drive for UFC middleweight Gerald Meerschaert when he steps into the cage on Dec. 15 at UFC on FOX 31.

The Milwaukee native competes for the primary time in his hometown since Could 2014 when he faces Jack Hermansson. For the Roufusport product, combating near house has extra that means to him than most fighters on the roster.

“I was really hoping I would get to fight at home again. I fought in Milwaukee, I think the last time was in 2013 or something like that on a local show [Editors note – It was 2014 against Sam Alvey]. When I saw they [were having the card] in Milwaukee, I figured it would happen. Once I got conformation, I couldn’t [have been] happier. This will be probably just below just getting the [middleweight title].” Meerschaert advised MMA News.

Meerschaert (28-9) seems to complete off this 12 months with an undefeated file. The 30-year-old is coming off a formidable comeback victory over Oskar Piechota at The Final Fighter 27 Finale, the place he submitted him within the second spherical. The win pushed Meerschaert’s file within the UFC to Four-1 within the octagon, together with his lone loss coming towards Thiago Santos at UFC 213.

One factor you may guess on on this battle is that it doubtless received’t go the total three rounds. As the previous RFA middleweight champion factors out, the stats don’t lie.

“It’s going to be a finish for sure. I think I have like a 96% finishing rate or something like that. I have only like two or three decisions in almost 40 fights. It’s kind of live by the sword or die by the sword. I would like another knockout or TKO, I always say that and they always end up taking a beating until I choke them. Smart money is probably on the submission but I’d like to get the knockout.”

UFC on FOX 31 takes place Dec. 15 at Wisconsin Leisure and Sports activities Middle in Milwaukee, WI. The most important occasion incorporates a rematch within the light-weight division as Kevin Lee seems for revenge towards Al Iaquinta.

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