UFC 287: Gerald Meerschaert nickname: Why is GM3 also called "The Machine?"

Gerald Meerschaert is a highly accomplished mixed martial artist hailing from the United States, who currently plies his trade in the middleweight division of the UFC. With a professional career spanning over a decade, Meerschaert has competed for several elite organizations such as RFA, Titan FC, and King of the Cage, and has established himself as a formidable force in the world of MMA.

Meerschaert's expertise lies in his ability to execute submissions with remarkable ease and precision, making him a renowned submission specialist within the UFC community. With his extensive training and experience, he has perfected a range of submission techniques that he has successfully employed to great effect in his fights.

Hailing from the state of Wisconsin, Gerald Meerschaert has earned himself the intimidating moniker of 'The Machine' in the world of MMA. This moniker is well-deserved, given Meerschaert's relentless and ruthless fighting style that often overwhelms his opponents. He is a highly accomplished fighter with black belt credentials in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

The cognomen of 'The Machine' is not just a reflection of Meerschaert's impressive fighting skills, but also his unrelenting work ethic and dedication to his craft.

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Gerald Meerschaert to square off against Joe Pyfer at UFC 287

Gerald Meerschaert is gearing up to face off against rising middleweight star Joe Pyfer in the preliminary rounds of UFC 287, which is scheduled to take place at the Miami-Dade arena in Miami, Florida on April 8th.

'GM3', boasts an impressive physical stature, standing at 6'1" (185 cm) and possessing a reach of 77.5 inches. In his last fight, Meerschaert submitted Bruno Silva via guillotine choke in the third round at UFC on ESPN 41.

The seasoned fighter made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 102, where he secured a victory by submitting Joe Gigliotti in the first round with an anaconda choke. He currently holds a 10-7 record in the promotion and a 35-15 record in mixed martial arts overall.

Meanwhile, 'Bodybagz' is a relative newcomer to the UFC middleweight division, having made his debut in Dana White's Contender Series in 2020. Despite suffering a career-threatening injury during his first appearance, Pyfer managed to bounce back and secure a promotional record of 1-0 (excluding his DWCS win) and an overall MMA record of 10-2. Standing at 6'2" (188 cm) and with a reach of 75 inches.