Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Gerald Meerschaert

37-20

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

185 lbs

Reach

77.5"

Avg Fight Time

08:33

Gym

Kill Cliff FC

UFC Record

12-13(25 bouts)

Wins By

1 KO 11 Sub 0 Dec

Losses By

5 KO 3 Sub 5 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 3R2 5R3 4

Last 5

LLLLL

Finish Rate

95%

Bonuses

Style

Freestyle

Location

Racine, United States

Last Fight2025-11-15

L - Kyle Daukaus

Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

W - Gerald MeerschaertKO/TKOR1 4:34· Punches

Fight History

LOSS

vs Jacob Malkoun

UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates· 2026-05-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Kyle Daukaus

UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev· 2025-11-15

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R1 0:50

+370DOG

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 0:50·+370

LOSS

vs Michal Oleksiejczuk

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 3:03

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:03

LOSS

vs Brad Tavares

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy· 2025-04-05

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Reinier de Ridder

UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2024-11-09

Submission

Arm Triangle From Mount

R3 1:44

SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 1:44

WIN

vs Edmen Shahbazyan

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2024-08-24

Submission

Arm Triangle From Half Guard

R2 4:12

SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 4:12

WIN

vs Bryan Barberena

UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2024-03-16

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:23

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:23

LOSS

vs Andre Petroski

UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Joe Pyfer

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 3:15

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:15

WIN

vs Bruno Silva

UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz· 2022-08-13

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R3 1:39

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 1:39

LOSS

vs Krzysztof Jotko

UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera· 2022-04-30

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Dustin Stoltzfus

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2021-12-18

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:58

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:58

WIN

vs Makhmud Muradov

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2021-08-28

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 1:49

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:49

WIN

vs Bartosz Fabinski

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum· 2021-04-17

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 2:00

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 2:00

LOSS

vs Khamzat Chimaev

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2020-09-19

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:17

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:17

LOSS

vs Ian Heinisch

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:14

WIN

vs Deron Winn

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero· 2020-03-07

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:13

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:13

LOSS

vs Eryk Anders

UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2019-10-12

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Trevin Giles

UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2019-08-03

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R3 1:49

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 1:49

LOSS

vs Kevin Holland

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2019-03-30

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jack Hermansson

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2018-12-15

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 4:25

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 4:25

WIN

vs Oskar Piechota

The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale· 2018-07-06

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:55

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:55

WIN

vs Eric Spicely

The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale· 2017-12-01

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R2 2:18

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R2 2:18

LOSS

vs Thiago Santos

UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker· 2017-07-08

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 2:04

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 2:04

WIN

vs Ryan Janes

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne· 2017-02-19

Submission

Armbar From Bottom

R1 1:34

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom·R1 1:34

WIN

vs Joseph Gigliotti

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov· 2016-12-09

Submission

Anaconda Choke On Ground

R1 4:12

SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R1 4:12

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.0/min

Grappling

1.83 TD

Defense

54%

⚖️Gerald adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

31 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+51% vs div avg

52%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

48%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

48%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Guillotines

35%

Counters

35%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

32%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (52%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (100%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 218% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

8% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

92% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

KO/TKO

100% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 11 total finishes)

Other

Submission

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 92% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (11x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

🔥

Finisher: 95% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 29 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (123% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

45%

Average

Division Rank#37 of 46

0%100%

Striking Defense

54%

Average

Division Rank#18 of 46

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

43% acc81%

Clinch

60% acc10%

Ground

77% acc9%

Striking Differential-0.47/min

3.02 landed/min3.49 absorbed/min

3.02

Landed/Min

3.49

Absorbed/Min

0.22

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed620

Sig. Strikes Attempted1369

Key Insights

Gerald is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 43% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

30%

Low

Division Rank#32 of 46

0%100%

TD Defense

43%

Below Avg

Division Rank#41 of 46

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

1.83

TD / 15min

1.39

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

164

Attempted

31%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

22 total attempts

Late Round Sub Artist

32%

27%

41%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.83/15min.

TD defense at 43% could be a vulnerability.

Active submission threat (1.39/15min).

Lower TD accuracy (30%).

Prolific submission hunter: 22 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,240

1.19

Ratio

Absorbed

1,046

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

6/12

KD Recovery

16.7%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

26.5

Moderate

Strikes/Min

3.4

Standing %

82%

R3 vs R1 Output

123%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 16.7% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (26.5) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 123% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 26 fights

R1 Control

0:47

R2 Control

1:01

R3 Control

1:05

R1 to Final

+38%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+6.7pp

Body

+4.6pp

Leg

-11.3pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-0.4pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#39

of 46

📉 Below Average

Absorption

#24

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Accuracy

#37

of 46

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

#18

of 46

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

#29

of 46

🥉 Mid-range

Takedowns

#15

of 46

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

of 46

🥇 Top 25%

Damage Ratio

#41

of 46

📉 Below Average

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2949

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 6

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights