Combat Edge Intelligence

Gerald Meerschaert vs Jack Hermansson

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

37-22-0Record24-10-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
77"Reach77"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamFrontline Academy

What's at stake

Jack Hermansson 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.

Gerald MeerschaertNow 1650
If they win+14→ 1664
If they lose-10→ 1640
Jack HermanssonNow 1721
If they win+10→ 1731
If they lose-14→ 1707

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.

1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1715 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.01
Sig. strikes / min
5.13
45%
Strike accuracy
45%
3.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.70
53%
Strike defense
57%
1.82
Takedown avg.
1.50
30%
Takedown accuracy
30%
43%
Takedown defense
81%
1.38
Submission avg.
0.37

Trajectory

Gerald MeerschaertJack Hermansson
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (16%)
KO/TKO
11 (46%)
29 (78%)
Submission
6 (25%)
2 (5%)
Decision
7 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Jack Hermansson70%
Gerald Meerschaert 30%Elo baseline: 60%

The Combat Edge model makes Jack Hermansson a 70% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).

Jack Hermansson holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1721 to 1650, a 71-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Jack Hermansson enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gerald Meerschaert finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Jack Hermansson 71%.

Gerald Meerschaert and Jack Hermansson share 2 common opponents: Edmen Shahbazyan and Joe Pyfer.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossKO/TKO · 2023
Joe Pyfer
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2024
WinSubmission · 2024
Edmen Shahbazyan
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021