Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Gerald Meerschaert
37-20
Age
37
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
WWWLL
Finish Rate
95%
Bonuses
5
Style
Freestyle
Location
Racine, United States
Last Fight2025-11-15
KD
L - Kyle Daukaus
SubmissionR1 1:34
Armbar From Bottom
Opponent Last Bout
W - Gerald MeerschaertKO/TKOR1 0:43· Elbows to Head From Guard
Fight History
WIN
RJ
vs Ryan Janes
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar From Bottom
R1 1:34
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom·R1 1:34
WIN
ES
vs Edmen Shahbazyan
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R2 4:12
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 4:12
WIN
BB
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:23
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:23
LOSS
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JH
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 4:25
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 4:25
LOSS
BT
vs Brad Tavares
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Joseph Gigliotti
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R1 4:12
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R1 4:12
WIN
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R3 1:39
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 1:39
LOSS
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DS
vs Dustin Stoltzfus
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:58
WIN
MM
vs Makhmud Muradov
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:49
WIN
BF
vs Bartosz Fabinski
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 2:00
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 2:00
LOSS
KC
vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:17
LOSS
Rd
vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 1:44
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 1:44
LOSS
EA
vs Eryk Anders
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
TG
vs Trevin Giles
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R3 1:49
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 1:49
LOSS
MO
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
AP
vs Andre Petroski
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JP
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
LOSS
IH
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
DW
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
TS
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
LOSS
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R1 0:50
+370DOG
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R1 0:50·+370
WIN
OP
vs Oskar Piechota
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:55
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:55
WIN
ES
vs Eric Spicely
The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R2 2:18
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R2 2:18
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
1
8% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
11
92% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Kick to Body At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (5 techniques, 11 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#15
45% of subs
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom
#51
9% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#23
27% of subs
Other
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#31
9% of subs
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#41
9% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 92% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Body At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 5 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (5x). Versatile ground 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 (116% 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
42% acc80%
Clinch
63% acc11%
Ground
76% 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
0
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: 80% of output at range with 42% 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
7%
Landed
6
Defended
76
Total
82
1.83
TD / 15min
1.39
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
82
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
50
Landed
164
Attempted
31%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
19 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
32%
R2
32%
R3
37%
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: 19 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,240
1.19
Ratio
Absorbed
1,046
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/12
KD Recovery
16.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
116%
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 (26.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 25 fights
R1 Control
0:39
R2 Control
1:05
R3 Control
1:08
R1 to Final
+36%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.8pp
Body
+5.0pp
Leg
-11.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.6pp
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
#6
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#41
of 46
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2949
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 6
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights