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Gerald Meerschaert

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Record Record: 37-23-0
Wins
37
Losses
23
Draws
0
6KO/TKO
29Sub
2Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
38
Height
6′1″185.42 cm
Reach
78″196.85 cm
Nationality
United States
Team
Valle Flow Striking Academy
Active
2007–present

Record

Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.

LossRecord after fight: 37-23-0TKO
Opponent: Julius Walker, their record after the fight: 8-3-0punchesR2 3:35
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
10 Oct 2026

Meerschaert was stopped by Walker with punches at 3:35 of round two.

Key moments

  • The first round passed without a finish.
  • Walker finished him with punches at 3:35 of round two.
LossRecord after fight: 37-22-0DEC
Opponent: Jacob MalkoununanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
2 May 2026
LossRecord after fight: 37-21-0SUB
Opponent: Kyle Daukaus, their record after the fight: 17-4-0brabo chokeR1 0:50
UFC 322
15 Nov 2025
LossRecord after fight: 37-20-0TKO
Opponent: Michal Oleksiejczuk, their record after the fight: 21-9-0punchesR1 3:03
UFC 319
16 Aug 2025
LossRecord after fight: 37-19-0DEC
Opponent: Brad Tavares, their record after the fight: 21-10-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy
5 Apr 2025
LossRecord after fight: 37-18-0SUB
Opponent: Reinier de Ridder, their record after the fight: 18-2-0arm-triangle chokeR3 1:44
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates
9 Nov 2024
WinRecord after fight: 37-17-0SUB
Opponent: Edmen Shahbazyan, their record after the fight: 13-5-0arm-triangle chokeR2 4:12
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho
24 Aug 2024
WinRecord after fight: 36-17-0SUB
Opponent: Bryan Barberenaface crankR2 4:23
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura
16 Mar 2024
LossRecord after fight: 35-17-0DEC
Opponent: Andre PetroskisplitR3 5:00
UFC 292
19 Aug 2023
LossRecord after fight: 35-16-0TKO
Opponent: Joe Pyfer, their record after the fight: 11-2-0punchesR1 3:15
UFC 287
8 Apr 2023
WinRecord after fight: 35-15-0SUB
Opponent: Bruno Silvaguillotine chokeR3 1:39
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz
13 Aug 2022
LossRecord after fight: 34-15-0DEC
Opponent: Krzysztof JotkounanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera
30 Apr 2022
WinRecord after fight: 34-14-0SUB
Opponent: Dustin Stoltzfus, their record after the fight: 13-4-0rear-naked chokeR3
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
18 Dec 2021
WinRecord after fight: 33-14-0SUB
Opponent: Makhmud Muradovrear-naked chokeR2 1:49
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze
28 Aug 2021
WinRecord after fight: 32-14-0SUB
Opponent: Bartosz Fabinskiguillotine chokeR1 2:00
UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum
17 Apr 2021
LossRecord after fight: 31-14-0KO
Opponent: Khamzat Chimaev, their record after the fight: 9-0-0punchR1 0:17
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley
19 Sep 2020
LossRecord after fight: 31-13-0TKO
Opponent: Ian HeinischpunchesR1 1:14
UFC 250
6 Jun 2020
WinRecord after fight: 31-12-0SUB
Opponent: Deron Winnrear-naked chokeR3 2:13
UFC 248
7 Mar 2020
LossRecord after fight: 30-12-0DEC
Opponent: Eryk AnderssplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson
12 Oct 2019
WinRecord after fight: 30-11-0SUB
Opponent: Trevin Gilesguillotine chokeR3 1:49
UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler
3 Aug 2019
LossRecord after fight: 29-11-0DEC
Opponent: Kevin Holland, their record after the fight: 15-4-0splitR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje
30 Mar 2019
LossRecord after fight: 29-10-0SUB
Opponent: Jack Hermanssonguillotine chokeR1 4:25
UFC on Fox 31 - Iaquinta vs. Lee 2
15 Dec 2018
WinRecord after fight: 29-9-0SUB
Opponent: Oskar Piechotarear-naked chokeR2 4:55
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
6 Jul 2018
WinRecord after fight: 28-9-0KO
Opponent: Eric Spicelybody kickR2 2:18
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale
1 Dec 2017
LossRecord after fight: 27-9-0TKO
Opponent: Thiago SantospunchesR2 2:04
UFC 213
8 Jul 2017
WinRecord after fight: 27-8-0SUB
Opponent: Ryan JanesarmbarR1 1:34
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne
19 Feb 2017
WinRecord after fight: 26-8-0SUB
Opponent: Joe Gigliottianaconda chokeR1 4:12
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov
9 Dec 2016
WinRecord after fight: 25-8-0SUB
Opponent: Chase Waldonarm-triangle chokeR1 1:44
RFA 45 - Meerschaert vs. Waldon
28 Oct 2016
WinRecord after fight: 24-8-0SUB
Opponent: Sidney WheelerkimuraR1 1:22
Valor Fights 36 - Wheeler vs. Meerschaert
13 Aug 2016
WinRecord after fight: 23-8-0TKO
Opponent: Lucas Rotadoctor stoppageR3 0:50
Titan FC 34 - Healy vs. Edwards
18 Jul 2015
WinRecord after fight: 22-8-0TKO
Opponent: Keith SmetanapunchesR1 1:51
4BC - Capital City Punishment
27 Jun 2015
WinRecord after fight: 21-8-0SUB
Opponent: Matt Lagouarm-triangle chokeR1
KOTC - Magnum Force
27 Sep 2014
LossRecord after fight: 20-8-0DEC
Opponent: Sam AlveyunanimousR3 5:00
NAFC - Mega Brawl
31 May 2014
WinRecord after fight: 20-7-0SUB
Opponent: Eddie Larreaarm-triangle chokeR2 1:05
NAFC - Super Brawl 2
31 Jan 2014
WinRecord after fight: 19-7-0SUB
Opponent: Nathan Gunnguillotine chokeR2 2:00
CFC - Canadian Fighting Championship 8
13 Sep 2013
WinRecord after fight: 18-7-0DEC
Opponent: George LockhartunanimousR3 5:00
NFC 58 - Wild Bill's Fight Night 58
19 Jul 2013
WinRecord after fight: 17-7-0TKO
Opponent: Jay EllispunchesR1
KOTC - Certified
20 Apr 2013
LossRecord after fight: 16-7-0SUB
Opponent: Anthony Lapsleyrear-naked chokeR1 1:51
Rocktagon MMA - Elite Series 23
19 Jan 2013
LossRecord after fight: 16-6-0SUB
Opponent: Sergej JuskevickneebarR1 4:32
SFS 6 - Score Fighting Series 6
19 Oct 2012
WinRecord after fight: 16-5-0SUB
Opponent: Eddie Larrearear-naked chokeR1 3:35
RWC - Rogue Warrior Championships 3
6 Sep 2012
LossRecord after fight: 15-5-0SUB
Opponent: Herbert Goodmanrear-naked chokeR1 1:28
Combat USA - Wisconsin State Finals
22 Apr 2011
WinRecord after fight: 15-4-0SUB
Opponent: Dallas O'Malleyguillotine chokeR2 0:38
Combat USA - 24
6 Jan 2011
WinRecord after fight: 14-4-0SUB
Opponent: Sam Alveyguillotine chokeR5 4:08
Combat USA - Championship Tournament Finals
11 Sep 2010
WinRecord after fight: 13-4-0SUB
Opponent: Ron Fairclothrear-naked chokeR2 3:34
Madtown Throwdown - Worlds Collide
10 Jul 2010
WinRecord after fight: 12-4-0TKO
Opponent: Jim KlimczykpunchesR1 2:56
Combat USA - 19
17 Apr 2010
WinRecord after fight: 11-4-0SUB
Opponent: Eddie Larreaarm-triangle chokeR2
ECO - Extreme Cagefighting Organization 4
20 Mar 2010
WinRecord after fight: 10-4-0SUB
Opponent: Morrison Lambguillotine chokeR1
Racine Fight Night 5 - Thanksgiving Thrash
28 Nov 2009
WinRecord after fight: 9-4-0SUB
Opponent: Jacob Kuesterneck crankR1
GCF - Fair Warning
15 Aug 2009
LossRecord after fight: 8-4-0SUB
Opponent: Kenny RobertsonkneebarR1
MT 19 - Madtown Throwdown 19
2 May 2009
LossRecord after fight: 8-3-0SUB
Opponent: Curtis Baileyguillotine chokeR1
MT 17 - Madtown Throwdown 17
10 Oct 2008
WinRecord after fight: 8-2-0SUB
Opponent: Mike Vaughnrear-naked chokeR2
MT 16 - Madtown Throwdown 16
25 Jul 2008
WinRecord after fight: 7-2-0SUB
Opponent: Ryan ScheeperarmbarR1
FCC 35 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 35
3 May 2008
WinRecord after fight: 6-2-0SUB
Opponent: Alex Cartertriangle chokeR2
FCC 34 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 34
29 Mar 2008
WinRecord after fight: 5-2-0DEC
Opponent: Caleb KrullunanimousR3 3:00
FCC 33 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 33
23 Feb 2008
WinRecord after fight: 4-2-0SUB
Opponent: Kenneth Allentriangle chokeR1
FCC 32 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 32
12 Jan 2008
LossRecord after fight: 3-2-0SUB
Opponent: Daisuke HanazawakimuraR1
FCC 29 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 29
11 Aug 2007
WinRecord after fight: 3-1-0SUB
Opponent: Will Pacerear-naked chokeR1
FCC 28 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 28
19 May 2007
WinRecord after fight: 2-1-0TKO
Opponent: Shane KruchtenpunchesR2
FCC 27 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 27
12 May 2007
LossRecord after fight: 1-1-0SUB
Opponent: Jay Ellisguillotine chokeR1
FCC 26 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 26
10 Mar 2007
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0SUB
Opponent: Fernando Gomezrear-naked chokeR2
FCC 25 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 25
13 Jan 2007

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Gerald Meerschaert has held the RFA middleweight title and four local titles. He holds black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Roufusport kickboxing, and previously supervised a shipping and receiving warehouse.

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