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Combat Edge Intelligence

Francis Carmont 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

25-12-0Record37-23-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'3"Height6'1"
TBDReach 77"
205 lbsWeight185 lbs
Tristar GymTeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

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

Francis CarmontNow 1650
If they win+11→ 1661
If they lose-13→ 1637
Gerald MeerschaertNow 1634
If they win+13→ 1647
If they lose-11→ 1623

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.

1621 · 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.

2.22
Sig. strikes / min
2.95
42%
Strike accuracy
45%
1.64
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.44
59%
Strike defense
54%
1.79
Takedown avg.
1.70
37%
Takedown accuracy
7%
73%
Takedown defense
40%
0.60
Submission avg.
1.49

Trajectory

Francis CarmontGerald Meerschaert
16501700201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (24%)
KO/TKO
6 (16%)
11 (44%)
Submission
29 (78%)
8 (32%)
Decision
2 (5%)

Combat Edge model read

Gerald Meerschaert65%
Francis Carmont 35%Elo baseline: 48%

The Combat Edge model makes Gerald Meerschaert a 65% favorite over Francis Carmont in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Francis Carmont's way (48%).

Francis Carmont holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1650 to 1634, a 16-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Francis Carmont finishes 68% of wins inside the distance, Gerald Meerschaert 95%.

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