Michal Oleksiejczuk knocked out Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 319

Michal Oleksiejczuk knocked out Gerald Meerschaert in the first round of their fight at UFC 319 in Chicago.

Michal Oleksiejczuk and Gerald Meerschaert faced each other on the preliminary card of the UFC 319 gala in Chicago. The duel was contracted for three rounds in the middleweight division limit. The Pole announced that he would return to the country with a shield after an impressive win.

Both Michal Oleksiejczuk and Gerald Meerschaert already have considerable experience in the octagon of the UFC organization. The Hussar is the younger of the fighters while the American is slowly approaching the end of his career.

The Pole started with a right-left combination attack. A straight right from Oleksiejczuk. Gerald responds with a low kick. Michal Oleksiejczuk hits and the opponent immediately attempted to enter the first floor. However, the Hussar does not want to fight in this plane, defends the bring and waits for Meerschaert to return to the stand-up. A good elbow from Michal. The American hits with two straight shots. Michal once again defends the takedown attempt.

Oleksiejczuk hits with an uppercut and Meerschaert is in trouble. Michal, however, waits for his rival to get up. Herb Dean orders the American to get up and return to the stand-up. Oleksiejczuk hits with a great boxing combination and, seeing that the rival is connected, immediately gets to him and attacks with ground and pound. An impressive win for the Pole in the first round.