Gerald Meerschaert has been here before. Not in Philadelphia, where he will face Kevin Holland this Saturday, but in the position of the veteran taking on the hot prospect.
He’s not uncomfortable in this role. In fact, he’s come to embrace it during his time in the UFC. So what role does experience play for a 38-fight veteran against an opponent with just 18 pro bouts?
“It’s gotta help,” laughs Meerschaert. “You do anything twice as long as the other guy, if nothing else, you’re gonna know a few more tricks, so I think it definitely plays to my advantage.