9 days ago

Gerald Meerschaert Recalls Odd Run-In With Khamzat Chimaev When No One Else Was Around

Meerschaert says Chimaev got in his face during COVID week with no cameras: “he’s just doing it for the love of the game.” Coaches stayed “so nice,” leaving him “confused.” Their 2020 bout ended fast—Chimaev slept him in 17 seconds. Now 15-0, he won the middleweight belt by decision over Dricus du Plessis last August to claim UFC gold.