Combat Edge Intelligence

Gerald Meerschaert vs Joe Pyfer

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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16-3-0MiddleweightUFC

1763Great

Tale of the tape

37-22-0Record16-3-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'1"
77"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamTeam Balance

What's at stake

Joe Pyfer 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.

Gerald MeerschaertNow 1650
If they win+16→ 1666
If they lose-8→ 1642
Joe PyferNow 1763
If they win+11→ 1774
If they lose-21→ 1742

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.

1689 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1674 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.01
Sig. strikes / min
3.47
45%
Strike accuracy
43%
3.52
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.05
53%
Strike defense
54%
1.82
Takedown avg.
1.23
30%
Takedown accuracy
33%
43%
Takedown defense
50%
1.38
Submission avg.
1.02

Trajectory

Gerald MeerschaertJoe Pyfer
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (16%)
KO/TKO
10 (63%)
29 (78%)
Submission
4 (25%)
2 (5%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Joe Pyfer88%
Gerald Meerschaert 12%Elo baseline: 66%

The Combat Edge model makes Joe Pyfer a 88% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (66%).

Joe Pyfer holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1763 to 1650, a 113-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 5-fight loss streak.

Joe Pyfer enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Gerald Meerschaert finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Joe Pyfer 88%.

Gerald Meerschaert carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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