Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
21-12-0Record37-22-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'11"Height6'1"
74"Reach 77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Xtreme CoutureTeamKill Cliff FC
What's at stake
Brad Tavares is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Gerald Meerschaert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+10→ 1709
If they lose-14→ 1685
If they win+14→ 1648
If they lose-10→ 1624
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1697 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1681 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Brad TavaresGerald Meerschaert
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Brad Tavares65%
Gerald Meerschaert 35%Elo baseline: 59%
The Combat Edge model makes Brad Tavares a 65% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).
Brad Tavares holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1699 to 1634, a 65-point edge.
Brad Tavares enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 6-fight loss streak.
Brad Tavares finishes 33% of wins inside the distance, Gerald Meerschaert 95%.
Gerald Meerschaert carries a 3-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.