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Combat Edge Intelligence

Gerald Meerschaert vs Makhmud Muradov

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

37-22-0Record30-8-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'1"Height6'2"
77"Reach75"
185 lbsWeight185 lbs
Kill Cliff FCTeamAnkos MMA· 1669 avg Elo · 5 rated

What's at stake

Makhmud Muradov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +8 while a loss costs more — Gerald Meerschaert carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Gerald MeerschaertNow 1634
If they win+16→ 1650
If they lose-8→ 1626
Makhmud MuradovNow 1739
If they win+8→ 1747
If they lose-16→ 1723

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.

1681 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1653 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.95
Sig. strikes / min
4.21
45%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.44
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.57
54%
Strike defense
61%
1.70
Takedown avg.
3.03
7%
Takedown accuracy
0%
40%
Takedown defense
78%
1.49
Submission avg.
0.19

Trajectory

Gerald MeerschaertMakhmud Muradov
16501700175020252026

Win method breakdown

6 (16%)
KO/TKO
19 (63%)
29 (78%)
Submission
3 (10%)
2 (5%)
Decision
8 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Makhmud Muradov73%
Gerald Meerschaert 27%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Makhmud Muradov a 73% favorite over Gerald Meerschaert in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Makhmud Muradov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1739 to 1634, a 105-point edge.

Gerald Meerschaert enters on a 6-fight loss streak.

Makhmud Muradov enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Gerald Meerschaert finishes 95% of wins inside the distance, Makhmud Muradov 73%.

Gerald Meerschaert and Makhmud Muradov share 1 common opponent: Bryan Barberena.

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.

Common opponents (1)

WinSubmission · 2024
Bryan Barberena
WinDecision - Unanimous · 2023