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Gerald Meerschaert MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Gerald Meerschaert MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Gerald Meerschaert

GERALD MEERSCHAERT

“GM3”
United States Flag UNITED STATES • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 37-23-0
(T)KO 6-6
SUB 29-10
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 1″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 12/18/1987 (38)
STANCE Southpaw
REACH 77.5″ (197cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Kill Cliff FC • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NICKNAME “GM3”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former RFA Middleweight Champion Captured World Belt at RFA 45 Before Joining the UFC
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UFC Middleweight Submission Record 11 Career UFC Submission Finishes (Divisional Record)
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5x UFC Performance Bonus Winner Post-Fight Awards vs. Spicely, Piechota, Fabinski, Muradov, & Shahbazyan
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95% Finish Rate in Victory 35 Stoppages Across 37 Career Victories (29 SUB, 6 KO/TKO)
Gerald Meerschaert Record
WINS37
KO/TKO
6
SUB
29
DECISION
2
LOSSES23
KO/TKO
6
SUB
10
DECISION
7
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 60 professional bouts (37-23-0).

Win Rate

37 wins · 60 bouts

Loss Rate

23 losses · 60 bouts

Finish Rate

35 finishes · 60 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

6 KO/TKOs · 60 bouts

Submission Rate

29 submissions · 60 bouts

Decision Rate

2 decisions · 60 bouts

GERALD MEERSCHAERT FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Julius Walker United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
Oct / 10 / 2026
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (3:35) Oct / 10 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME3:35
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim Feature • Walker vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Julius Walker
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Meta APEX)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205½ lbs vs 205½ lbs
Julius Walker Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout37-22-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Julius Walker: -310 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +245 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing in his 60th career professional fight at light heavyweight, Meerschaert was pressured against the cage by Walker in round two, getting dropped by heavy hooks and stopped with ground strikes at 3:35.
LOSS
Jacob Malkoun Australia Australia
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
May / 02 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 02 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim Feature • Malkoun vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Jacob Malkoun
Fight LocationAustralia Perth, Australia (RAC Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup190 lbs vs 186 lbs (Catchweight)
Jacob Malkoun Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout37-21-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jacob Malkoun: -600 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert missed the middleweight limit by four pounds, resulting in a catchweight contest where Malkoun utilized relentless chain wrestling and top control to sweep the scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
LOSS
Kyle Daukaus United States United States
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Nov / 15 / 2025
Submission (Brabo Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:50) Nov / 15 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 322 Early Prelim • Daukaus vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Kyle Daukaus
Fight LocationUnited States New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Kyle Daukaus Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0 (1 NC)
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout37-20-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kyle Daukaus: -450 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Daukaus countered Meerschaert’s initial level change with a lightning-fast front headlock, rolling to lock in a brabo choke to force a tap in just 50 seconds.
LOSS
Michal Oleksiejczuk Poland Poland
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Aug / 16 / 2025
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:03) Aug / 16 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME3:03
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 319 Prelim Feature • Oleksiejczuk vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Michal Oleksiejczuk Record at Bout (Opponent)20-9-0 (1 NC)
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout37-19-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michal Oleksiejczuk: -220 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Oleksiejczuk stuffed Meerschaert’s takedown attempts and connected with heavy body-head punch combinations, dropping Meerschaert against the fence to earn a TKO at 3:03 of round one.
LOSS
Brad Tavares United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy
Apr / 05 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 05 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Veteran Showcase • Tavares vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Brad Tavares
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Brad Tavares Record at Bout (Opponent)20-10-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout37-18-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brad Tavares: -165 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle between long-tenured middleweight veterans, Tavares defended every takedown attempt from Meerschaert and landed crisp straight punches across 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Reinier de Ridder Netherlands Netherlands
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates
Nov / 09 / 2024
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 3 (1:44) Nov / 09 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME1:44
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • de Ridder vs. Meerschaert
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Reinier de Ridder
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Reinier de Ridder Record at Bout (Opponent)17-2-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout37-17-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Reinier de Ridder: -310 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +245 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former two-division ONE champion de Ridder made his Octagon debut in a grueling grappling clash. After back-and-forth scrambles, de Ridder passed to side control in round three and locked up an arm-triangle choke to submit Meerschaert at 1:44.
WIN
Edmen Shahbazyan United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho
Aug / 24 / 2024
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) POTN
Rnd 2 (4:12) Aug / 24 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME4:12
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Shahbazyan vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Edmen Shahbazyan
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184½ lbs
Edmen Shahbazyan Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout36-17-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Edmen Shahbazyan: -315 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +245 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shahbazyan dropped Meerschaert twice with power punches in round two, but Meerschaert mounted an incredible comeback from the brink of defeat, dragging Shahbazyan down and securing an arm-triangle choke at 4:12 to collect a $50k bonus and break the UFC middleweight submission record.
WIN
Bryan Barberena United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura
Mar / 16 / 2024
Submission (Face Crank)
Rnd 2 (4:23) Mar / 16 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME4:23
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Barberena vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Bryan Barberena
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Bryan Barberena Record at Bout (Opponent)18-11-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout35-17-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gerald Meerschaert: -240 (Favorite) vs Bryan Barberena: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert grounded Barberena in round two, took his back, and cranked a rear-naked choke over the jaw, forcing Barberena to tap out at 4:23.
LOSS
Andre Petroski United States United States
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley
Aug / 19 / 2023
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 19 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 292 Prelim Feature • Petroski vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Andre Petroski
Fight LocationUnited States Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Andre Petroski Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout35-16-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Andre Petroski: -250 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +205 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Derek Cleary: 28-29 Dave Tirelli: 29-28 Eric Colón: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Petroski dropped Meerschaert with a heavy left hook in round two, but Meerschaert surged back in the third frame with volume striking and guillotine attempts, coming up just short in a competitive split decision.
LOSS
Joe Pyfer United States United States
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Apr / 08 / 2023
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (3:15) Apr / 08 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME3:15
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 287 Featured Prelim • Pyfer vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Joe Pyfer
Fight LocationUnited States Miami, Florida, United States (Kaseya Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Joe Pyfer Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout35-15-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Joe Pyfer: -210 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pyfer clipped Meerschaert with a heavy right hook during an exchange in round one, following him to the canvas with hammerfists to force a stoppage at 3:15.
WIN
Bruno Silva Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz
Aug / 13 / 2022
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 3 (1:39) Aug / 13 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME1:39
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Silva vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Bruno Silva
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Bruno Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)22-7-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout34-15-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bruno Silva: -295 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +235 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert dropped the heavy-hitting Brazilian knockout artist with an overhand left in round three, immediately jumping on a guillotine choke to force the tap at 1:39.
LOSS
Krzysztof Jotko Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
Apr / 30 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 30 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Jotko vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Krzysztof Jotko
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Krzysztof Jotko Record at Bout (Opponent)23-5-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout34-14-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Krzysztof Jotko: -190 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Derek Cleary: 27-30 Sal D’Amato: 27-30 Chris Lee: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Jotko defended all of Meerschaert’s takedowns and used disciplined footwork and counter-striking to sweep all three scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
WIN
Dustin Stoltzfus United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
Dec / 18 / 2021
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:58) Dec / 18 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME2:58
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Meerschaert vs. Stoltzfus
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Dustin Stoltzfus
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Dustin Stoltzfus Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout33-14-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gerald Meerschaert: -230 (Favorite) vs Dustin Stoltzfus: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert wore down Stoltzfus over two grueling rounds on the mat before taking his back in the third round and locking in a rear-naked choke at 2:58.
WIN
Makhmud Muradov Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze
Aug / 28 / 2021
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) POTN
Rnd 2 (1:49) Aug / 28 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME1:49
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Muradov vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Makhmud Muradov
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 184½ lbs
Makhmud Muradov Record at Bout (Opponent)25-6-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout32-14-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Makhmud Muradov: -600 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
As a massive +450 underdog, Meerschaert weathered Muradov’s early power punches, scored a takedown in round two, took his back, and secured a rear-naked choke at 1:49 to win a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Bartosz Fabinski Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum
Apr / 17 / 2021
Submission (Guillotine) POTN
Rnd 1 (2:00) Apr / 17 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:00
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim • Fabinski vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Bartosz Fabinski
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Bartosz Fabinski Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout31-14-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Bartosz Fabinski: -135 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert jumped onto a guillotine choke as Fabinski initiated a takedown along the cage, pulling guard and putting Fabinski to sleep at 2:00 of round one to claim a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Khamzat Chimaev Sweden Sweden
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley
Sep / 19 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:17) Sep / 19 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME0:17
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card Feature • Chimaev vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Khamzat Chimaev
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Khamzat Chimaev Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout31-13-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Khamzat Chimaev: -435 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +345 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Chimaev landed a single pinpoint straight right hand that knocked Meerschaert out cold just 17 seconds into the first round.
LOSS
Ian Heinisch United States United States
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer
Jun / 06 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:14) Jun / 06 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 250 Main Card Opener • Heinisch vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Ian Heinisch
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Ian Heinisch Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout31-12-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ian Heinisch: -120 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Heinisch dropped Meerschaert with an overhand right in the opening exchange, landing ground-and-pound punches to force a TKO stoppage at 1:14.
WIN
Deron Winn United States United States
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero
Mar / 07 / 2020
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 3 (2:13) Mar / 07 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME2:13
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 248 Early Prelim • Meerschaert vs. Winn
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Deron Winn
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Deron Winn Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout30-12-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Deron Winn: -145 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert used his height and jab to pick Winn apart on the feet before dragging the exhausted Olympic-level wrestler to the canvas in round three, finishing with a rear-naked choke at 2:13.
LOSS
Eryk Anders United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
Oct / 12 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 12 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Anders vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Eryk Anders
Fight LocationUnited States Tampa, Florida, United States (Amalie Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Eryk Anders Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout30-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Eryk Anders: -155 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +135 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Keith Peterson Sal D’Amato: 28-29 Chris Lee: 29-28 Michael Bell: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling, physical three-round battle where Meerschaert controlled grappling exchanges in round two, but Anders landed heavier power punches to take a narrow split decision.
WIN
Trevin Giles United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler
Aug / 03 / 2019
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 3 (1:49) Aug / 03 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME1:49
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Meerschaert vs. Giles
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Trevin Giles
Fight LocationUnited States Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185 lbs
Trevin Giles Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout29-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Trevin Giles: -165 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert reversed a takedown scramble in the third round, trapped Giles in a tight front guillotine choke, and forced the tap at 1:49.
LOSS
Kevin Holland United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje
Mar / 30 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 30 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim Feature • Holland vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Kevin Holland
Fight LocationUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Wells Fargo Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185 lbs
Kevin Holland Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout29-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kevin Holland: -180 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +168 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Bill Bookwalter Dave Tirelli: 27-29 Eric Colón: 29-28 Doug Crosby: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-paced, entertaining scrap where Holland edged the striking exchanges in rounds one and three, holding off Meerschaert’s late submission attempts to take a razor-thin split decision.
LOSS
Jack Hermansson Sweden Sweden
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2
Dec / 15 / 2018
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:25) Dec / 15 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:25
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Hermansson vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Jack Hermansson
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Fiserv Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jack Hermansson Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout29-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jack Hermansson: -160 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hermansson controlled Meerschaert on the mat with heavy ground-and-pound before wrapping up a tight guillotine choke to force a tap at 4:25 of round one.
WIN
Oskar Piechota Poland Poland
The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
Jul / 06 / 2018
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) POTN
Rnd 2 (4:55) Jul / 06 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME4:55
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 TUF 27 Finale Main Card • Piechota vs. Meerschaert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Oskar Piechota
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Palms Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Oskar Piechota Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-1
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout28-9-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$36,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Oskar Piechota: -220 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert overcame an early knockdown in round one, rallied in the second frame to hurt Piechota, and sank in a rear-naked choke with five seconds left to collect a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Eric Spicely United States United States
The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale
Dec / 01 / 2017
KO/TKO (Body Kick) POTN
Rnd 2 (2:18) Dec / 01 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME2:18
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 TUF 26 Finale Main Card • Meerschaert vs. Spicely
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Eric Spicely
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Park Theater)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Eric Spicely Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout27-9-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$28,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gerald Meerschaert: -170 (Favorite) vs Eric Spicely: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle between submission artists, Meerschaert displayed sharp kickboxing, landing a crushing liver kick in the second round that folded Spicely for a TKO finish at 2:18, bagging a $50k bonus.
LOSS
Thiago Santos Brazil Brazil
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker
Jul / 08 / 2017
KO/TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (2:04) Jul / 08 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME2:04
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 213 Featured Prelim • Santos vs. Meerschaert
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Thiago Santos
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Thiago Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)14-5-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout26-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Thiago Santos: -160 (Favorite) vs Gerald Meerschaert: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert threatened with takedowns and submissions in round one, but “Marreta” Santos defended in round two, landing heavy hammerfists to secure a TKO stoppage at 2:04.
WIN
Ryan Janes Canada Canada
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne
Feb / 19 / 2017
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:34) Feb / 19 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:34
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Prelim Feature • Meerschaert vs. Janes
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Ryan Janes
Fight LocationCanada Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Scotiabank Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Ryan Janes Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout25-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gerald Meerschaert: -300 (Favorite) vs Ryan Janes: +250 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert took Janes down in the opening minutes, transitioned into mount, and snatched an armbar to force a submission at 1:34 of the first round.
WIN
Joe Gigliotti United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov
Dec / 09 / 2016
Submission (Anaconda Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:12) Dec / 09 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:12
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Meerschaert vs. Gigliotti
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Joe Gigliotti
Fight LocationUnited States Albany, New York, United States (Times Union Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Joe Gigliotti Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout24-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gerald Meerschaert: -240 (Favorite) vs Joe Gigliotti: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his UFC debut on short notice, Meerschaert caught Gigliotti in a front headlock and rolled through for an anaconda choke to secure a tap at 4:12 of round one.
WIN
Chase Waldon Title Fight United States United States
RFA 45: Meerschaert vs. Waldon
Oct / 28 / 2016
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (1:44) Oct / 28 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME1:44
METHODSubmission
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Belt RFA Middleweight Championship • Meerschaert vs. Waldon
Captured RFA Title
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Chase Waldon
Fight LocationUnited States Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States (Mystic Lake Casino Hotel)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184½ lbs
Chase Waldon Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout23-9-0
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert captured the vacant RFA middleweight championship, grounding Waldon and locking up an arm-triangle choke to force a submission in 1:44 and earn his UFC call-up.
WIN
Sidney Wheeler United States United States
Valor Fights 36: Wheeler vs. Meerschaert
Aug / 13 / 2016
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (1:22) Aug / 13 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME1:22
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Valor Fights 36 Main Event • Wheeler vs. Meerschaert
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Sidney Wheeler
Fight LocationUnited States Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States (Gatlinburg Convention Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Sidney Wheeler Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout22-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert submitted reigning Valor Fights champion Wheeler with a slick kimura in only 82 seconds.
WIN
Lucas Rota Argentina Argentina
Titan FC 34: Healy vs. Edwards
Jul / 18 / 2015
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
Rnd 3 (0:50) Jul / 18 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME0:50
METHODTKO
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🥊 Titan FC 34 Feature • Meerschaert vs. Rota
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Lucas Rota
Fight LocationUnited States Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Sprint Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Lucas Rota Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout21-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert battered Rota with knees and elbows, prompting a doctor’s stoppage 50 seconds into the final round.
WIN
Keith Smetana United States United States
4BC: Capital City Punishment
Jun / 27 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:51) Jun / 27 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:51
METHODTKO
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🥊 4BC Feature • Meerschaert vs. Smetana
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Keith Smetana
Fight LocationUnited States Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Keith Smetana Record at Bout (Opponent)8-5-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout20-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert overwhelmed Smetana with ground strikes to score a first-round TKO in 1:51.
WIN
Matt Lagou United States United States
KOTC: Magnum Force
Sep / 27 / 2014
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (1:26) Sep / 27 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:26
METHODSubmission
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🥊 KOTC Feature • Meerschaert vs. Lagou
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Matt Lagou
Fight LocationUnited States Carlton, Minnesota, United States (Black Bear Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Matt Lagou Record at Bout (Opponent)5-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout19-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert advanced to mount and secured an arm-triangle choke to finish Lagou in 86 seconds.
LOSS
Sam Alvey United States United States
NAFC: Mega Brawl
May / 31 / 2014
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 31 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 NAFC Rematch • Alvey vs. Meerschaert 2
Featured Rematch
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Sam Alvey
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Sam Alvey Record at Bout (Opponent)22-5-0 (1 NC)
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout18-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch under the NAFC banner, Alvey stuffed Meerschaert’s takedowns and landed heavy counters to take a 29-28 unanimous decision.
WIN
Eddie Larrea United States United States
NAFC: Super Brawl 2
Jan / 31 / 2014
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 2 (1:05) Jan / 31 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME1:05
METHODSubmission
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🥊 NAFC: Super Brawl 2 • Meerschaert vs. Larrea
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Eddie Larrea
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Eddie Larrea Record at Bout (Opponent)15-28-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout17-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert controlled Larrea on the mat before securing an arm-triangle choke at 1:05 of round two.
WIN
Nathan Gunn Canada Canada
CFC: Canadian Fighting Championship 6
Sep / 13 / 2013
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 2 (2:00) Sep / 13 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME2:00
METHODSubmission
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🥊 CFC 6 Feature • Gunn vs. Meerschaert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Nathan Gunn
Fight LocationCanada Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Nathan Gunn Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout16-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert locked in a tight guillotine choke during a scramble to submit Gunn at 2:00 of round two in Winnipeg.
WIN
George Lockhart United States United States
NFC 58: Wild Bill’s Fight Night 58
Jul / 19 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 19 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 NFC 58 Feature • Meerschaert vs. Lockhart
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs George Lockhart
Fight LocationUnited States Duluth, Georgia, United States (Wild Bill’s)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
George Lockhart Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout15-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert out-grappled Lockhart over 15 minutes to earn a 30-27 unanimous decision victory in Georgia.
WIN
Jay Ellis United States United States
KOTC: Certified
Apr / 20 / 2013
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:03) Apr / 20 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:03
METHODTKO
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🥊 KOTC Rematch • Ellis vs. Meerschaert 2
Featured Rematch
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Jay Ellis
Fight LocationUnited States Keshena, Wisconsin, United States (Menominee Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Jay Ellis Record at Bout (Opponent)12-51-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout14-9-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his 2007 loss, Meerschaert grounded Ellis and finished with ground strikes in just 63 seconds.
LOSS
Anthony Lapsley United States United States
Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 23
Jan / 19 / 2013
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:51) Jan / 19 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:51
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Rocktagon MMA 23 Feature • Lapsley vs. Meerschaert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Anthony Lapsley
Fight LocationUnited States Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Anthony Lapsley Record at Bout (Opponent)22-5-0 (1 NC)
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout14-8-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lapsley reversed a takedown scramble, took Meerschaert’s back, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 1:51 of round one.
LOSS
Sergej Juskevic Lithuania Lithuania
SFS 6: Score Fighting Series 6
Oct / 19 / 2012
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (4:32) Oct / 19 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME4:32
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Score Fighting Series 6 • Juskevic vs. Meerschaert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Sergej Juskevic
Fight LocationCanada Sarnia, Ontario, Canada (RBC Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Sergej Juskevic Record at Bout (Opponent)11-7-1
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout14-7-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Juskevic countered a grappling scramble on the mat, isolating Meerschaert’s leg to force a submission via kneebar at 4:32 of round one.
WIN
Eddie Larrea United States United States
RWC: Rogue Warrior Championships 3
Sep / 06 / 2012
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:35) Sep / 06 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME3:35
METHODSubmission
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🥊 RWC 3 Feature • Meerschaert vs. Larrea 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Eddie Larrea
Fight LocationUnited States Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Eddie Larrea Record at Bout (Opponent)13-21-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout13-7-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert grounded Larrea, advanced to back mount, and submitted him with a rear-naked choke at 3:35 of the first round.
LOSS
Herbert Goodman United States United States
Combat USA: Wisconsin State Finals
Apr / 22 / 2011
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:28) Apr / 22 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME1:28
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Combat USA Tournament Feature • Goodman vs. Meerschaert
Tournament Feature
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Herbert Goodman
Fight LocationUnited States Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Herbert Goodman Record at Bout (Opponent)12-8-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout15-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former NFL running back Goodman grounded Meerschaert in round one, secured back mount, and sank in a rear-naked choke at 1:28.
WIN
Dallas O’Malley United States United States
Combat USA 24
Jan / 06 / 2011
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 2 (0:38) Jan / 06 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME0:38
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Combat USA 24 • Meerschaert vs. O’Malley
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Dallas O’Malley
Fight LocationUnited States Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Dallas O’Malley Record at Bout (Opponent)11-7-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout15-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert caught O’Malley in a front headlock early in round two and cranked a guillotine choke to force the tap in 38 seconds.
WIN
Sam Alvey Title Fight United States United States
Combat USA: Championship Tournament Finals
Sep / 11 / 2010
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 5 (4:08) Sep / 11 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME4:08
METHODSubmission
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Belt Combat USA Middleweight Championship • Meerschaert vs. Alvey 1
Captured Tournament Title
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Sam Alvey
Fight LocationUnited States Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Sam Alvey Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout14-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the five-round championship final, Meerschaert battled through twenty minutes of gruelling exchanges before locking in a deep guillotine choke late in the fifth round to submit Alvey at 4:08.
WIN
Ron Faircloth United States United States
Madtown Throwdown: Worlds Collide
Jul / 10 / 2010
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (3:34) Jul / 10 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME3:34
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Madtown Throwdown Feature • Meerschaert vs. Faircloth
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Ron Faircloth
Fight LocationUnited States Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Ron Faircloth Record at Bout (Opponent)34-19-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout13-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert out-grappled veteran Faircloth, taking his back in the second frame to secure a rear-naked choke at 3:34.
WIN
Jim Klimczyk United States United States
Combat USA 19
Apr / 17 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:56) Apr / 17 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME2:56
METHODTKO
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🥊 Combat USA 19 • Meerschaert vs. Klimczyk
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Jim Klimczyk
Fight LocationUnited States Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jim Klimczyk Record at Bout (Opponent)6-6-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout12-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert grounded Klimczyk midway through the first round and unloaded ground strikes to force a TKO stoppage at 2:56.
WIN
Eddie Larrea United States United States
ECO 4: Extreme Cagefighting Organization 4
Mar / 20 / 2010
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 2 (0:52) Mar / 20 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME0:52
METHODSubmission
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🥊 ECO 4 • Meerschaert vs. Larrea 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Eddie Larrea
Fight LocationUnited States Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Eddie Larrea Record at Bout (Opponent)10-18-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout11-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their first meeting, Meerschaert passed to side control early in round two and cinched an arm-triangle choke to submit Larrea at 0:52.
WIN
Morrison Lamb United States United States
Racine Fight Night 5: Thanksgiving Thrash
Nov / 28 / 2009
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (1:02) Nov / 28 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Racine Fight Night 5 • Meerschaert vs. Lamb
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Morrison Lamb
Fight LocationUnited States Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Morrison Lamb Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout10-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert jumped onto a guillotine choke off the opening exchange to force the tap from Lamb in just 62 seconds.
WIN
Jacob Kuester United States United States
GCF: Fair Warning
Aug / 15 / 2009
Submission (Neck Crank)
Rnd 1 (1:14) Aug / 15 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODSubmission
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🥊 GCF: Fair Warning • Meerschaert vs. Kuester
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Jacob Kuester
Fight LocationUnited States Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jacob Kuester Record at Bout (Opponent)4-5-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout9-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert took Kuester down, isolated the neck, and cranked to force a submission tap at 1:14 of round one.
LOSS
Kenny Robertson United States United States
MT 19: Madtown Throwdown 19
May / 02 / 2009
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (3:15) May / 02 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME3:15
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Madtown Throwdown 19 • Robertson vs. Meerschaert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Kenny Robertson
Fight LocationUnited States Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Kenny Robertson Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout8-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Future UFC welterweight Robertson countered a ground exchange and locked up a kneebar to submit Meerschaert at 3:15 of the opening round.
LOSS
Curtis Bailey United States United States
MT 17: Madtown Throwdown 17
Oct / 10 / 2008
Submission (Guillotine)
Rnd 1 (1:19) Oct / 10 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:19
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Madtown Throwdown 17 • Bailey vs. Meerschaert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Curtis Bailey
Fight LocationUnited States Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Curtis Bailey Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout8-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bailey jumped on a front guillotine choke early in the contest, forcing a tap from Meerschaert at 1:19 of round one.
WIN
Mike Vaughn United States United States
MT 16: Madtown Throwdown 16
Jul / 25 / 2008
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 Jul / 25 / 2008
ROUND2
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Madtown Throwdown 16 • Meerschaert vs. Vaughn
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Mike Vaughn
Fight LocationUnited States Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Mike Vaughn Record at Bout (Opponent)2-4-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout8-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert controlled Vaughn on the canvas in round two, transitioning smoothly to back mount to sink in a rear-naked choke.
WIN
Ryan Scheeper United States United States
FCC 35: Freestyle Combat Challenge 35
May / 03 / 2008
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (0:40) May / 03 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:40
METHODSubmission
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🥊 FCC 35 • Meerschaert vs. Scheeper
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Ryan Scheeper
Fight LocationUnited States Racine, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Ryan Scheeper Record at Bout (Opponent)5-5-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout7-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert brought Scheeper down in the opening seconds, isolated the arm, and forced a tap via armbar in just 40 seconds.
WIN
Alex Carter United States United States
FCC 34: Freestyle Combat Challenge 34
Mar / 29 / 2008
Submission (Triangle Armbar)
Rnd 2 Mar / 29 / 2008
ROUND2
METHODSubmission
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🥊 FCC 34 • Meerschaert vs. Carter
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Alex Carter
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Alex Carter Record at Bout (Opponent)1-3-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout6-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert worked from bottom position in round two, locking up a combination triangle choke and armbar to force a submission.
WIN
Caleb Krull United States United States
FCC 33: Freestyle Combat Challenge 33
Feb / 23 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (3:00) Feb / 23 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 FCC 33 • Meerschaert vs. Krull
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Caleb Krull
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Caleb Krull Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout5-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert controlled positional scrambles and striking exchanges to sweep a unanimous decision.
WIN
Kenneth Allen United States United States
FCC 32: Freestyle Combat Challenge 32
Jan / 12 / 2008
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 Jan / 12 / 2008
ROUND1
METHODSubmission
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🥊 FCC 32 • Meerschaert vs. Allen
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Kenneth Allen
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Kenneth Allen Record at Bout (Opponent)1-13-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout4-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert locked up a triangle choke in the first round to secure a submission victory.
LOSS
Daisuke Hanazawa Japan Japan
FCC 29: Freestyle Combat Challenge 29
Aug / 11 / 2007
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 Aug / 11 / 2007
ROUND1
METHODSubmission
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🥊 FCC 29 Feature • Hanazawa vs. Meerschaert
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Daisuke Hanazawa
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Daisuke Hanazawa Record at Bout (Opponent)10-10-5
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout3-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Pancrase veteran Hanazawa isolated Meerschaert’s arm in a first-round grappling exchange, cranking a kimura to force the tap.
WIN
Will Pace United States United States
FCC 28: Freestyle Combat Challenge 28
May / 19 / 2007
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 May / 19 / 2007
ROUND1
METHODSubmission
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🥊 FCC 28 • Meerschaert vs. Pace
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Will Pace
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Will Pace Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert took Pace down, advanced smoothly to back mount, and sank in a rear-naked choke to secure the win in round one.
WIN
Shane Kruchten United States United States
FCC 27: Freestyle Combat Challenge 27
May / 12 / 2007
TKO
Rnd 2 May / 12 / 2007
ROUND2
METHODTKO
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🥊 FCC 27 • Meerschaert vs. Kruchten
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Shane Kruchten
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Shane Kruchten Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Meerschaert grounded Kruchten in the second frame and delivered unanswered punches to force a TKO victory.
LOSS
Jay Ellis United States United States
FCC 26: Freestyle Combat Challenge 26
Mar / 10 / 2007
Technical Submission
Rnd 1 Mar / 10 / 2007
ROUND1
METHODTechnical Submission
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🥊 FCC 26 • Ellis vs. Meerschaert 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Jay Ellis
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Jay Ellis Record at Bout (Opponent)5-11-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout1-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ellis caught Meerschaert in a choke during an early scramble, resulting in a technical submission stoppage in round one.
WIN
Fernando Gomez United States United States
FCC 25: Freestyle Combat Challenge 25
Jan / 13 / 2007
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (5:00) Jan / 13 / 2007
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Meerschaert vs. Gomez
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupGerald Meerschaert vs Fernando Gomez
Fight LocationUnited States Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Fernando Gomez Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Gerald Meerschaert Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut, Meerschaert out-grappled Gomez, took his back in the second round, and cinched in a rear-naked choke to secure his first career win.
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