Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev KO’s Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 11

By Chris Taylor - September 19, 2020

A highly anticipated middleweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Gerald Meerschaert took place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 11 main card.

Khamzat Chimaev, Conor McGregor

Chimaev was be looking to extend his undefeated record to 9-0 with a victory over Meerschaert this evening. The Swedish prospect was coming off a first-round TKO victory over Rhys McKee in his most previous effort this past July on Fight Island.

As for Gerald Meerschaert (31-13 MMA), the Wisconsin native was coming off of a TKO setback to Ian Heinisch in his most recent Octagon appearance at UFC 250. Prior to that loss, Meerschaert had scored a sensational submission win over Deron Winn at UFC 248.

Tonight’s Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gerald Meerschaert lasted only seconds after the Swedish standout landed a huge punch that put the American out cold.

Official UFC Vegas 11 Result: Khamzat Chimaev def. Gerald Meerschaert via KO at :17 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to Chimaev defeating Meerschaert below:

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on September 19, 2020

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