Combat Edge Intelligence

Bruno Silva 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

15-9-2Record37-22-0
FlyweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'4"Height6'1"
65"Reach 77"
125 lbsWeight185 lbs
Pitbull BrothersTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Gerald Meerschaert is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Bruno Silva carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Bruno SilvaNow 1619
If they win+13→ 1632
If they lose-11→ 1608
Gerald MeerschaertNow 1650
If they win+11→ 1661
If they lose-13→ 1637

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.

1669 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1688 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.95
Sig. strikes / min
3.01
51%
Strike accuracy
45%
4.69
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.52
52%
Strike defense
53%
2.01
Takedown avg.
1.82
25%
Takedown accuracy
30%
72%
Takedown defense
43%
0.25
Submission avg.
1.38

Trajectory

Bruno SilvaGerald Meerschaert
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (40%)
KO/TKO
6 (16%)
5 (33%)
Submission
29 (78%)
4 (27%)
Decision
2 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

The Combat Edge model rates this a near coin-flip, splitting Bruno Silva and Gerald Meerschaert within a point of even.

Gerald Meerschaert holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1650 to 1619, a 31-point edge.

Bruno Silva enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Bruno Silva finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Gerald Meerschaert 95%.

Bruno Silva and Gerald Meerschaert share 1 common opponent: Brad Tavares.

Gerald Meerschaert carries a 12-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO/TKO · 2023
Brad Tavares
LossDecision (Unanimous) · 2025