Gerald Meerschaert

Meerschaert was born in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. He trained in Taekwondo when he was young. He began playing alto saxophone in the fifth grade and through his years at Walden III Middle and High School. Meerschaert later studied music education in college, hoping to become a music teacher, before deciding to make MMA his career after watching some local MMA and UFC fights on TV. Meerschaert began training in MMA at the age of 19.{{Cite web|url=https://journaltimes.com/news/local/gerald-meerschaert-s-long-road-to-the-ufc/article_bea7782a-c74a-5269-8e3f-46959392d371.html|title = Gerald Meerschaert's long road to the UFC| date=7 July 2019 }}

After a 1–0 amateur career, Meerschaert fought most of his fights in his native state of Wisconsin, from 2007 to 2011. He started traveling to nearby states to compete after 2012. Prior to joining the UFC, he was an active fighter with a record of 25–8.

Meerschaert began his professional MMA career in March 2007, fighting at Freestyle Combat Challenge 26 on March 10, after just one month of training.{{Citation|last=First Fight Project|title=The First Fight Project: Gerald Meerschaert|date=2016-01-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2638lBRLDQ|access-date=2017-06-17}} He lost his first fight to Jay Ellis via a technical submission.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Freestyle-Combat-Challenge-26:20790733-EBC1-4077-AF9C-27020D6E90A8|title=Freestyle Combat Challenge 26 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} Two months after his first loss, he bounced back to snap a win via kimura.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Freestyle-Combat-Challenge-27:FF1C2368-5B53-4ED6-A9AA-3560E4F6AFD3|title=Freestyle Combat Challenge 27 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} His third MMA fight came one week later on May 19, 2007, against Will Pace. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round one.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Freestyle-Combat-Challenge-28:45B03E56-7166-4A64-8EB7-DF27A238B51D|title=Freestyle Combat Challenge 28 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}}

On January 12, 2008, Meerschaert faced Kenneth Allen and won via triangle choke in round one.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Freestyle-Combat-Challenge-32:2F456E75-4B65-4642-9B58-38DA435D9D81|title=Freestyle Combat Challenge 32 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} Five weeks later, Meerschaert stepped in the cage and competed against Caleb Krull. He won the fight via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–27).{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Freestyle-Combat-Challenge-33:AE9BCBC2-A98B-46AB-9F87-FDE45B0A85BF|title=Freestyle Combat Challenge 33 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} Meerschaert was back to the cage again four weeks later vs. Alex Carter. Meerschaert won the fight via triangle choke in round two.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Freestyle-Combat-Challenge-34:A8C97B53-A8F6-4906-B3F6-0FBC9C40B72C|title=Freestyle Combat Challenge 34 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} His last fight in Freestyle Combat was on May 3, 2008, vs. Ryan Scheeper. Meerschaert won via armbar in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/FCC_35/24731|title=FCC 35 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 35|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert fought Mike Vaughn July 25, 2008. Meerschaert won via first round rear-naked choke.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/MT-16---Madtown-Throwdown-16:0386939B-5837-4153-BC07-E696A9D49AC4|title=MT 16 - Madtown Throwdown 16 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert fought Curtis Bailey October 10, 2008. The fight was held in Madison, Wisconsin on Madtown Throwdown 17. The fight was five rounds, and Meerschaert lost the fight via guillotine choke in round two.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Madtown-Throwdown-17:D8342938-6D1F-433E-A261-D69C031CC4B1|title=Madtown Throwdown 17 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}}

After a busy year in 2009, Meerschaert did not set foot on the cage to compete until May 2, 2009. He fought Kenny Robertson on Madtown Throwdown 19 and lost via a kneebar submission on round one.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Madtown-Throwdown-19:F6F2B4A3-DFAE-4195-A9FE-23F7DF35E970|title=Madtown Throwdown 19 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}}

He started off by fighting on Gladiators Cage Fighting: Fair Warning on August 15, 2009, his opponent was Jacob Kuester and Meerschaert managed to overpower Kuester and submitted him via a neck crank.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Gladiators-Cage-Fighting-Fair-Warning:29397A17-C31A-46B3-81CE-919E2184103A|title=Gladiators Cage Fighting: Fair Warning MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} On the next fight, Meerschaert face-off Morrison Lamb on Racine Fight Night 5 on November 28, 2009, in his hometown, Racine, Wisconsin. It was a short fight where Meerschaert submitted Lamb via a guillotine choke on round one.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Racine_Fight_Night_5/31948|title=Racine Fight Night 5 - Thanksgiving Thrash|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert faced Eddie Larrea at Extreme Cagefigting Organisation 4 on March 20, 2010. Meerschaert secured the win via an arm-triangle choke.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Extreme_Cagefighting_Organization_4/33109|title=ECO - Extreme Cagefighting Organization 4|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}} April 17, 2010, Meerschaert fought in Combat USA 19. Meerschaert punched his way through and knocked out Jim Klimczyk and snatched the win.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Combat_USA_19/33273|title=Combat USA - 19|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}

His last competition in 2010 was on September 11. He took on Sam Alvey, with a record of 11–1–0, ranking number 1 in Wisconsin in the middleweight division. They competed on Combat USA: Championship Tournament Finals for a five-round title middleweight fight. On the early rounds, Meerschaert attempted multiple takedowns but Alvey managed to stop most of them; however, Meerschaert managed to put Alvey on a guillotine choke on round 5 and secured the win to reign Wisconsin State middleweight 2010 champion.

With the record of 14–4–0, Meerschaert started off his 2011 competition on January 6, facing Dallas O'Malley on Combat USA 24. He won the fight via guillotine choke on round two.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/Combat-USA-24:29816EB9-9336-4173-8D36-31C16693D03C|title=Combat USA 24 MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}}

The next fight came 3 months later where Meerschaert took on Herbert Goodman, the former Green Bay Packers football player, defending his Wisconsin Middleweight title on Combat USA: Wisconsin State Finals. Meerscheart lost the fight via a rear-naked choke on round one when he was taken down by Goodman after failing to hit Goodman with his left overhand, giving his back to Goodman where Goodman managed to sink a rear-naked choke.{{Cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2011/04/22/combat-usa-wisconsin-tournament-finals-results-and-play-by-play/|title="Combat USA – Wisconsin Tournament Finals" LIVE results and play-by-play {{!}} Pro MMA Now|date=23 April 2011 |access-date=2017-06-17}}

Six months later, Meerschaert went on to join the Rogue Warrior Championship 3 competition on the welterweight fight on September 6, 2011. He faced Eddie Larrea and won the fight via a rear-naked choke on round one.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Rogue_Warrior_Championships_3/44059|title=RWC - Rogue Warrior Championships 3|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert did not return to the cage after he lost to Goodman until about one the half-year later when he went on to join the Rogue Warrior Championship 3 competition on the welterweight fight on September 6, 2011. He faced Eddie Larrea and won the fight via a rear-naked choke on round one. The second and also the last fight Meerschaert take on for 2012 was on October 19. He was up against Sergej Juskevic at Score Fighting Series. He lost the fight on round two via kneebar submission.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/events/score-fighting-series-6-horodecki-vs-cardinal|title=Score Fighting Series 6: Horodecki vs. Cardinal {{!}} MMAjunkie|website=mmajunkie.com|language=en|access-date=2017-06-17}}

On January 19, 2013, he took on Anthony Lapsley on a catchweight bout (175 Ib) on Rocktagon MMA Elite Series 23. He lost the fight on round one via rear-naked choke.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Elite_Series_23/55321|title=Rocktagon MMA - Elite Series 23|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}} He next faced Jay Ellis on King of the Cage: Certified on April 20, 2013, a catchweight bout (180 Ib). He bounced back from the last two defeat and captured the win with TKO (punches) in round one.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/events/King-of-the-Cage-Certified:78C90668-89CB-49BE-9AE5-6084B8CE1E54|title=King of the Cage: Certified MMA Event Results|website=The Underground|access-date=2017-06-17}} Meerschaert went to Duluth, Georgia, to compete on National Fighting Championships 58 on July 19, 2013. The fight was a 180 Ib catchweight bout. The judges awarded him with the win after three battle against George Lockhart. On September 13, 2013, Meerschaert fought with Nathan Gunn in another catchweight fight. He managed to submit Gunn on round two with a guillotine choke on Canadian Fighting Championship 8 event.{{Citation|last=Canadian Fighting Center Winnipeg MMA|title=CFC 8 Gerald Meerschaert vs Nathan Gunn|date=2017-02-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgbXX2ttpW8|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert moved up to Middleweight (185 Ibs) in 2014 and competed in North American Fighting Championship in two fights. First, he faced Eddie Larrea which he secured a win via arm-triangle choke{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Super_Brawl_2/57594|title=NAFC - Super Brawl 2|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}} and moved on to fight Sam Alvey on their second meet up and this time he lost by unanimous decision on judges' scorecards. His last fight in 2014 was in September where he fought in KOTC: Magnum Force against Matt Lagou. He came out with a win via a TKO (doctor stoppage).{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/KOTC_Magnum_Force/59707|title=KOTC - Magnum Force|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert aced Keith Smetana at 4BC: Capital City Punishment in June 2015. He won a quick win via TKO in round one. His next and last fight in 2015 came one month later and won via another TKO (doctor stoppage) against Lucas Rota.

Meerschaert started his first fight in 2016 by moving up to Light Heavyweight division (205 Ibs). He fought at Valor Fight 36 and his opponent was Sidney Wheeler. He threatened Wheeler with a kimura and forced him to tap out on round one.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Valor_Fights_36/67186|title=Valor Fights 36 - Wheeler vs. Meerschaert|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}} His last fight before joining UFC was in October 2016, facing Chase Waldon in Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) in Middleweight bout. He earned the victory via submission (arm-triangle choke) on round one, earning him the RFA middleweight title.

Meerschaert made his promotional debut on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov, replacing injured Oluwale Bamgbose, against Joe Gigliotti.{{Cite web|url=https://mmaoddsbreaker.com/news/10396-95breaking-rfa-middleweight-champion-gerald-meerschaert-signs-with-ufc-fights-joe-gigliotti-at-ufc-albany|title=BREAKING: RFA middleweight champion Gerald Meerschaert signs with UFC, fights Joe Gigliotti at UFC Albany|last=Lynch|first=James|website=mmaoddsbreaker.com|date=16 November 2016|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-06-17}} He won the fight via anaconda choke submission in round one. His performance earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/ufc-fight-night-102-results-newcomer-gerald-meerschaert-smooth-in-first-round-tapout-of-joe-gigliotti|title=UFC Fight Night 102 results: Newcomer Gerald Meerschaert smooth in first-round tapout of Joe Gigliotti|date=2016-12-10|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2016/12/09/ufc-fight-night-102-live-results-winners-bonuses-and-highlights-from-lewis-vs-abdurakhimov-card/#31d484597d7c|title=UFC Fight Night 102 Results: Winners, Bonuses And Highlights From Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov Card|last=Mazique|first=Brian|work=Forbes|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert faced Ryan Janes on February 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne. He won the fight via submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/videos/Gerald_Meerschaert_vs_Ryan_Janes_Full_Fight_UFC_Fight_Night_105/10164192|title=Gerald Meerschaert vs Ryan Janes Full Fight UFC Fight Night 105 MMA Video|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-fight-night-105-results-gerald-meerschaert-submits-ryan-janes-with-first-round-armbar|title=UFC Fight Night 105 results: Gerald Meerschaert submits Ryan Janes with first-round armbar|date=2017-02-20|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Thiago Santos on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/3/15537440/thiago-santos-vs-gerald-meerschaert-ufc-213|title=Thiago Santos vs. Gerald Meerschaert added to UFC 213|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-06-17}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-213-thiago-marreta-santos-calls-out-gegard-mousasi-gerald-meerschaert|title=UFC 213 results: Thiago 'Marreta' Santos pounds out Gerald Meerschaert, calls out Gegard Mousasi|date=2017-07-09|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-09|language=en-US}}

Meerschaert fought Eric Spicely on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://mmauno.com/gerald-meerschaert-vs-eric-spicely-set-tuf-finale/|title=Gerald Meerschaert vs Eric Spicely set for TUF 26 Finale in December|publisher=mmauno.com|author=Jim Edwards|access-date=2017-08-17|date=2017-08-17}} He won the bout via TKO in the second round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/tuf-26-finale-results-gerald-meerschaert-liver-kick-folds-eric-spicely|title=TUF 26 Finale results: Gerald Meerschaert liver kick folds Eric Spicely|date=2017-12-02|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-02|language=en-US}} This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/12/2/16727060/tuf-26-finale-bonus-winners-brett-johns-gerald-meerschaert-mma-las-vegas|title=Bonus Time! Johns, Meerschaert Lead TUF 26 Winners|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=2017-12-02}}

Meerschaert faced Oskar Piechota on July 6, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.{{cite news|url=http://mmadna.nl/oskar-piechota-treft-gerald-meerschaert-tijdens-de-tuf-27-finale-in-las-vegas/|title=Oskar Piechota meets Gerald Meerschaert during the TUF 27 Final in Las Vegas|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2018-05-03|access-date=2018-05-03|language=nl}} He won the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in the second round.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/gallery/gerald-meerschaert-def-oskar-piechota-at-the-tuf-27-finale-best-photos|title=Gerald Meerschaert def. Oskar Piechota at the TUF 27 Finale: Best photos|date=2018-07-06|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-07|language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Jack Hermansson on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/9/3/17815848/bobby-green-vs-drakkar-klose-gerald-meerschaert-vs-jack-hermansson-set-for-ufc-on-fox-31|title=Bobby Green vs. Drakkar Klose, Gerald Meerschaert vs. Jack Hermansson set for UFC on FOX 31|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-09-04}} He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/12/15/18142532/ufc-milwaukee-full-fight-video-highlights-jack-hermansson-submit-gerald-meerschaert-mma-fox|title=Highlights! 'Joker' Gets Last Laugh, Chokes Out Meerschaert In The First|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2018-12-15|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=2018-12-16}}

Meerschaert faced Kevin Holland on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/kevin-holland-krijgt-gewenst-gevecht-in-philadelphia-tegen-gerald-meerschaert/|title=Kevin Holland krijgt gewenst gevecht in Philadelphia tegen Gerald Meerschaert|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=13 March 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-13}} He lost the fight via split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-philadelphia-results-holland-outpoints-meerschaert-in-wild-grappling-match|title=UFC Philadelphia: Kevin Holland outpoints Gerald Meerschaert in wild grappling match|date=2019-03-30|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-31}}

Meerschaert faced Trevin Giles on August 3, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 5.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/gerald-meerschaert-high-stakes-ufc-on-espn-5-newark|title=Gerald Meerschaert gets real about his stakes at UFC on ESPN 5|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 2, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/06/25/volkan-oezdemir-ilir-latifi-ufc-newark/|title=Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir Latifi among five bouts added to UFC Newark|date=2019-06-25|website=cagesidepress.com|language=en-US|author=Ryan Fortune|access-date=2019-06-25}} He won the fight via technical submission in the third round due to a guillotine choke.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/03/ufc-newark-results-gerald-meerschaert/|title=UFC Newark Results: Gerald Meerschaert Chokes Out Trevin Giles in Grapple-Heavy Fight|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2019-08-03|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-04}}

Meerschaert faced Eryk Anders on October 12, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 161.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/eryk-anders-keert-terug-in-de-middleweight-divisie-tegen-gerald-meerschaert-tijdens-ufc-tampa/|title=Eryk Anders returns to the Middleweight division against Gerald Meerschaert during UFC Tampa|website=mmadna.nl|author=Redactie|language=nl|date=2018-08-20|access-date=2019-08-20}} He lost the fight by split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/12/ufc-tampa-results-eryk-anders/|title=UFC Tampa Results: Eryk Anders Edges Out a Game Gerald Meerschaert|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2019-10-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-13}}

Meerschaert faced Deron Winn on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/gerald-meerschaert-treft-deron-winn-tijdens-ufc-248-in-las-vegas/|title=Gerald Meerschaert treft Deron Winn tijdens UFC 248 in Las Vegas|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=31 January 2020|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-31}} He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/03/07/ufc-248-results-gerald-meerschaert-vs-deron-winn/|title=UFC 248 Results: Gerald Meerschaert Finishes Deron Winn in Third Round|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-03-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-08}}

Meerschaert was scheduled to face Ian Heinisch on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250, however, two days before the fight Heinisch's cornerman tested positive for COVID-19. Heinisch was pulled from the fight and replaced by promotional newcomer Anthony Ivy. Subsequently, the cornerman in question was re-tested and the initial test was proven to be false positive and Heinisch was reinstated to the card.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/4/21281227/ian-heinisch-vs-gerald-meerschaert-back-on-for-ufc-250-anthony-ivy-remains-on-roster|title=Ian Heinisch vs. Gerald Meerschaert back on for UFC 250, Anthony Ivy remains on roster|author=Damon Martin|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=June 4, 2020}} Finally, Meerschaert faced Heinisch as originally scheduled and lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web|title=Ian Heinisch treft Gerald Meerschaert op 6 juni tijdens UFC 250|url=https://mmadna.nl/ian-heinisch-treft-gerald-meerschaert-op-6-juni-tijdens-ufc-250/|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=8 May 2020|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-09}}{{Cite web|last=Gibbons|first=Justin|date=2020-06-06|title=UFC 250 Results: Hurricane Heinisch Overwhelms Gerald Meerschaert|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/06/ufc-250-results-ian-heinisch-vs-gerald-meerschaert/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Meerschaert was expected to face Ed Herman in a light heavyweight bout on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Releases-Brunson-vs-Shahbazyan-Bout-Lineup-for-Aug-1-Fight-Night-174223|title=UFC releases 'Brunson vs. Shahbazyan' bout lineup for Aug. 1 Fight Night|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2020-07-23|access-date=2020-07-23}} On the day of the event, Meerschaert pulled out due to testing positive for COVID-19 and his bout against Herman was cancelled.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/gerald-meerschaert-tests-positive-covid-19-ed-herman-fight-off-ufc-on-espn-plus-31/amp|title=Gerald Meerschaert tests positive for COVID-19; Ed Herman fight off UFC on ESPN+ 31|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2020-08-01|access-date=2020-08-01|archive-date=2020-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806163727/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/gerald-meerschaert-tests-positive-covid-19-ed-herman-fight-off-ufc-on-espn-plus-31/amp|url-status=dead}} The bout was rescheduled for September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 177.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/report-ed-herman-vs-gerald-meerschaert-rebooked-ufc-fight-night-santos-vs-teixeira|title=Ed Herman vs. Gerald Meerschaert rebooked for UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira|publisher=fightful.com|author=David Tees|date=2020-08-15|access-date=2020-08-17}} However, Meerschaert again withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by John Allan.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-20|title=John Allan replaces Gerald Meerschaert at UFC on ESPN+ 35, still keeps UFC 255 booking|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/john-allan-replaces-gerald-meerschaert-simultaneously-booked-ufc-255|access-date=2020-08-21|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}

Meerschaert faced Khamzat Chimaev on September 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley.{{Cite web|last=Burke|first=Tim|date=2020-09-04|title=UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley fight card|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/9/4/21423484/ufc-fight-night-covington-vs-woodley-fight-card-chimaev-cerrone-mma-event-news|access-date=2020-09-05|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|archive-date=2021-08-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826061005/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/9/4/21423484/ufc-fight-night-covington-vs-woodley-fight-card-chimaev-cerrone-mma-event-news|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight via knockout 17 seconds into round one.{{Cite web|last=Vreeland|first=Daniel|date=2020-09-19|title=UFC Vegas 11 Results: Khamzat Chimaev Starches Gerald Meerschaert Immediately|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/09/19/ufc-vegas-11-results-khamzat-chimaev-starches-gerald-meerschaert-immediately/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Bartosz Fabiński on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-01-16|title=BREAKING: Gerald Meerschaert treft Bartosz Fabinski tijdens UFC evenement op 17 april|url=https://mmadna.nl/breaking-gerald-meerschaert-treft-bartosz-fabinski-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-17-april/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He won the fight via technical submission in round one.{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-04-17|title=UFC Vegas 24 Results: Gerald Meerschaert Puts Bartosz Fabinski To Sleep|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/17/ufc-vegas-24-results-gerald-meerschaert-puts-bartosz-fabinski-to-sleep-in-round-one-with-his-patent-guillotine-choke/|access-date=2021-04-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-22-bonuses-robert-whittaker-kelvin-gastelum-deliver-fight-of-the-night|title= UFC on ESPN 22 bonuses: Robert Whittaker, Kelvin Gastelum deliver 'Fight of the Night'|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=John Morgan|date=2021-04-18|access-date=2021-04-18}}

Meerschaert faced Makhmud Muradov on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-05-08|title=Gerald Meerschaert treft Makhmud Muradov op 28 augustus|url=https://mmadna.nl/gerald-meerschaert-treft-makhmud-muradov-op-28-augustus/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} After a back-and-forth fight, he won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round two.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-08-28|title=UFC Vegas 35 Results: Gerald Meerschaert Submits, Upsets Makhmud Muradov|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/28/ufc-vegas-35-results-gerald-meerschaert/|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2021-08-29|title=UFC Vegas 35 Bonuses! Meerschaert Banks $50K For Comeback Submission|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/8/29/22645938/ufc-vegas-35-official-bonus-winners-results-mma-vegas-barboza-chikadze-meerschaert-alhassan-sabatini|access-date=2021-08-29|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}

Meerschaert was scheduled to face Abusupiyan Magomedov on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-09-18|title=Gerald Meerschaert treft UFC debutant Abusupiyan Magomedov op 18 december|url=https://mmadna.nl/gerald-meerschaert-treft-ufc-debutant-abusupiyan-magomedov-op-18-december/|access-date=2021-09-19|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} However, Magomedov was forced to pull from the event due to visa issue and he was replaced by Dustin Stoltzfus.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-12-03|title=Gerald Meerschaert en Dustin Stoltzfus tegen elkaar op 18 december tijdens UFC FN 199|url=https://mmadna.nl/gerald-meerschaert-en-dustin-stoltzfus-tegen-elkaar-op-18-december-tijdens-ufc-fn-199/|access-date=2021-12-04|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the third round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-12-18|title=UFC Vegas 45: Gerald Meerschaert Submits Dustin Stoltzfus in Third|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/18/ufc-vegas-45-dustin-stoltzfus-vs-gerald-meerschaert/|access-date=2021-12-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Krzysztof Jotko on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Gerald Meerschaert Meets Krzysztof Jotko on April 30 at UFC on ESPN 35 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Gerald-Meerschaert-Meets-Krzysztof-Jotko-on-April-30-at-UFC-on-ESPN-35-185078 |access-date=2022-03-04 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-30 |title=UFC Vegas 53: Krzysztof Jotko Cruises to Decision Over Gerald Meerschaert |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/30/ufc-vegas-53-krzysztof-jotko-vs-gerald-meerschaert/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Bruno Silva on August 13, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 41{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-05-16 |title=Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bruno Silva Set For August 13 UFC Event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/05/16/gerald-meerschaert-vs-bruno-silva-set-august-13-ufc-event/ |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round three.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-08-13 |title=UFC San Diego: Gerald Meerschaert Rocks Bruno Silva, Jumps on Guillotine for Submission Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/ufc-san-diego-bruno-silva-vs-gerald-meerschaert/ |access-date=2022-08-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Meerschaert was scheduled again to face Abusupiyan Magomedov on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-fights-announced-past-week-oct-31-nov-6-matchup-roundup|title=Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Oct. 31-Nov. 6)|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2022-11-07|access-date=2022-11-08}} The fight was cancelled, again due to Magomedov having visa issues.{{Cite web |last=Raghuwanshi |first=Vipin |date=2021-03-01 |title=Dakota Kai: My 14 Years Career Doesn't Seem That Long - ITN WWE |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/wrestling/dakota-kai-on-her-14-year-career/ |access-date=2023-01-26 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Joe Pyfer on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.{{Cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-287-joe-pyfer-books-second-octagon-assignment-vs-gerald-meerschaert|title=Joe Pyfer gets second octagon assignment vs. Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 287 |publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2023-01-25|access-date=2023-01-25}} He lost the bout via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-04-08 |title=UFC 287: Joe Pyfer Drops, Finishes Gerald Meerschaert in Impressive Sophomore Effort |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/ufc-287-joe-pyfer-drops-finishes-gerald-meerschaert-in-impressive-sophomore-effort/ |access-date=2023-04-09 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Andre Petroski on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-02 |title=Gerald Meerschaert vs. Andre Petroski added to UFC 292 lineup in Boston |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/ufc-292-boston-gerald-meerschaert-vs-andre-petroski-mma-fight-booking-matchup-announcement |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He lost the bout via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-08-19 |title=UFC 292: Andre Petroski Lands Knockdown, Edges Out Split Decision Over Vet Gerald Meerschaert |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-andre-petroski-lands-knockdown-edges-out-split-decision-over-veteran-gerald-meerschaert/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Bryan Barberena on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2024-01-23 |title=Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu among new additions to UFC Fight Night card on March 16 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/1/23/24048332/ovince-saint-preux-vs-kennedy-nzechukwu-among-new-additions-to-ufc-fight-night-card-on-march-16 |access-date=2024-01-24 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He won the bout by a rear-naked choke submission at the end of the second round.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-03-16 |title=UFC Vegas 88: Gerald Meerschaert Ties 'Spider' for Most MW Finishes, Submits Bryan Barberena |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/16/ufc-vegas-88-gerald-meerschaert-bryan-barberena/ |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Meerschaert faced Edmen Shahbazyan on August 24, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 62.{{Cite web|author=Bryson Hester|date=2024-06-29|title=UFC Vegas 96 Gets Another Middleweight Bout: Gerald Meerschaert to Test Edmen Shahbazyan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/29/ufc-vegas-96-gets-gerald-meerschaert-edmen-shahbazyan/|access-date=2024-06-29|publisher=Cageside Press}} Despite being dropped by a body blow and receiving repeated ground strikes, he won the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/24/ufc-vegas-96-gerald-meerschaert-sets-middleweight-finish-record-with-comeback-sub-of-edmen-shahbazyan/|title=UFC Vegas 96: Gerald Meerschaert Sets Middleweight Finish Record With Comeback Sub of Edmen Shahbazyan|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-08-24|access-date=2024-08-24}} With his twelfth UFC finish, Meershaert surpassed Anderson Silva for the most finishes in UFC Middleweight history. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-vegas-96/ufc-vegas-96-bonus-report-michael-morales-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-50k/|title=UFC Vegas 96 Bonus Report: Michael Morales one of four fighters to take home $50k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-08-24|access-date=2024-08-25}}

Meerschaert faced former ONE Light Heavyweight and Middleweight World Champion Reinier de Ridder on November 9, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 247.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mma/news/ufc-signs-one-championship-star-double-champion-fight/19413b7e8c7a42378b2e4eb2|title=UFC signs former ONE Championship star and double-champion to multi-fight deal|publisher=sportingnews.com|author=Daniel Yanofsky|date=2024-09-24|access-date=2024-09-24}} He lost the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/11/9/24292462/ufc-vegas-100-video-reinier-de-ridder-impressive-debut-with-submission-win-over-gerald-meerschaert|title=UFC Vegas 100 video: Reinier de Ridder impressive in debut with submission win over Gerald Meerschaert|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2024-11-09|access-date=2024-11-09}}

Meerschaert faced Brad Tavares on April 5, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 65.{{Cite web|url=https://athlonsports.com/mma/ufc-vegas-105-gerald-meerschaert-brad-tavares-middleweight|title=UFC Vegas 105: High-Stakes Middleweight Showdown Locked In|publisher=athlonsports.com|author=Prince Horton|date=2025-02-26|access-date=2025-02-26}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/04/05/ufc-vegas-105-brad-tavares-ties-middleweight-wins-record-with-victory-over-gerald-meerschaert/|title=UFC Vegas 105: Brad Tavares Ties Middleweight Wins Record with Victory Over Gerald Meerschaert|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2025-04-05|access-date=2025-04-05}}

Meerschaert is scheduled to face Michał Oleksiejczuk on August 16, 2025, at UFC 319.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2025-06-12 |title=UFC 319: Middleweight veterans added to Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev card

|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/6/12/24448109/ufc-319-middleweight-veterans-added-to-dricus-du-plessis-vs-khamzat-chimaev-card |access-date=2025-06-13 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Meerschaert stepped in on less than a week's notice to compete against Joe Pyfer at Fury Pro Grappling 7 on May 27, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Kian |title=Gerald Meerschaert Steps In To Compete At Fury Pro Grappling 7 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/gerald-meerschaert-steps-in-to-compete-at-fury-pro-grappling-7 |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=23 May 2023}} He lost the match by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Fury Pro Grappling 7 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fury-pro-grappling-7-full-results-and-review/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=28 May 2023 |access-date=28 May 2023}}

Meerschaert competed against Craig Jones in the main event of Polaris 26 on November 4, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Craig Jones Faces Gerald Meerschaert In Polaris 26 Main Event |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/craig-jones-faces-gerald-meerschaert-in-polaris-26-main-event/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=10 October 2023 |access-date=10 October 2023}} He lost the match by submission with a rear-naked choke.{{cite web |title=Polaris 26 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/polaris-26-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=4 November 2023 |access-date=4 November 2023}}

The moniker "The Machine" was coined by his friends after seeing him constantly pushing himself in the gym without taking any breaks.{{Cite web|url=http://cagepages.com/2016/12/06/ufc-albany-interview-meerschaert/|title=UFC Albany: Getting to Know Newcomer Gerald Meerschaert|date=2016-12-06|website=Cage Pages|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Meerschaert is an alto saxophone player.{{Citation|last=The MMA Takeover|title=Gerald Meerschaert: The Bad Ass Saxophone Player Interview|date=2017-02-13|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwhdPKRmxOo&t=818s|access-date=2017-06-17}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Five times) {{small|vs. Eric Spicely, Joe Gigliotti, Bartosz Fabiński, Makhmud Muradov and Edmen Shahbazyan}}
• Most submission wins in UFC Middleweight division history (11)
• Tied (Demian Maia) for third most submissions in UFC history (11){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0|title=UFC Fighter Stats - All Fighters|date=March 16, 2024|author=UFC|work=UFC.com}}
• Second highest submission finish rate in UFC history (11 submissions / 12 wins - 91.7%)
• Second most submission attempts in UFC Middleweight division history (19) (behind Thales Leites)
• Most finishes in UFC Middleweight division history (12){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=MW|title=UFC Middleweight Stats|date=April 5, 2025|author=UFC|work=UFC.com}}
• Highest finish rate in UFC history (12 finishes / 12 wins - 100%) (Minimum 10 UFC wins)
• Tied (Nate Marquardt) for third most bouts in UFC Middleweight division history (23)
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2024: Fan's Choice Comeback of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Edmen Shahbazyan}}{{Cite web|url=https://fcfighter.com/2024-comeback-of-the-year-nominees-ufc-honors/|title=2024 Comeback of the Year Nominees - UFC HONORS|publisher=fcfighter.com|author=FCF Staff|date=2025-01-04|access-date=2025-01-15}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2021: Ranked #3 Upset of the Year vs. Makhmud Muradov{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-biggest-best-upsets-2021-pena-poirier-dariush-blachowicz|title=The Ten Biggest Upsets Of 2021|date=December 24, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}
• Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA)
• RFA Middleweight Championship (One time){{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/fights/Gerald_Meerschaert_vs_Chase_Waldon/1357705|title=Gerald Meerschaert vs Chase Waldon Fight Result RFA 45 - Meerchaert...|website=www.mma-core.com|access-date=2017-06-17}}
• Combat USA Championship
• Wisconsin State Middleweight Championship (One time){{Cite web|url=https://www.mma-core.com/events/Combat_USA_Championship_Tournament_Finals/34690|title=Combat USA - Championship Tournament Finals|website=MMA-Core|access-date=2017-06-17}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|37–19

|Brad Tavares

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy

|{{dts|2025|April|5}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|37–18

|Reinier de Ridder

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates

|{{dts|2024|November|9}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:44

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|37–17

|Edmen Shahbazyan

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

|{{dts|2024|August|24}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:12

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|36–17

|Bryan Barberena

|Technical Submission (face crank)

|UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura

|{{dts|2024|March|16}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:23

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|35–17

|Andre Petroski

|Decision (split)

|UFC 292

|{{dts|2023|August|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|35–16

|Joe Pyfer

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 287

|{{dts|2023|April|8}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:15

|Miami, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|35–15

|Bruno Silva

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz

|{{dts|2022|August|13}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:39

|San Diego, California, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|34–15

|Krzysztof Jotko

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera

|{{dts|2022|April|30}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|34–14

|Dustin Stoltzfus

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

|{{dts|2021|December|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:59

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|33–14

|Makhmud Muradov

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze

|{{dts|2021|August|28}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:49

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|32–14

|Bartosz Fabiński

|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

|{{dts|2021|April|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|31–14

|Khamzat Chimaev

|KO (punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley

|{{dts|2020|September|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:17

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|31–13

|Ian Heinisch

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 250

|{{dts|2020|June|6}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 1:14

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|31–12

|Deron Winn

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 248

|{{dts|2020|March|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:14

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Winn tested positive for amphetamines.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|30–12

|Eryk Anders

|Decision (split)

|UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson

|{{dts|2019|October|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Tampa, Florida, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|30–11

|Trevin Giles

|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler

|{{dts|2019|August|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:49

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|29–11

|Kevin Holland

|Decision (split)

|UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje

|{{dts|2019|March|30}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|29–10

|Jack Hermansson

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2

|{{dts|2018|December|15}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:25

|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|29–9

|Oskar Piechota

|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale

|{{dts|2018|July|6}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:55

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|28–9

|Eric Spicely

|TKO (body kick)

|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale

|{{dts|2017|December|1}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:18

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|27–9

|Thiago Santos

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 213

|{{dts|2017|July|8}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:04

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|27–8

|Ryan Janes

|Submission (armbar)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne

|{{dts|2017|February|19}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:34

|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|26–8

|Joe Gigliotti

|Submission (anaconda choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov

|{{dts|2016|December|09}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:12

|Albany, New York, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 25–8

| Chase Waldon

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| RFA 45

| {{dts|2016|October|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:44

| Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States

| {{small|Return to Middleweight. Won the RFA Middleweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 24–8

| Sidney Wheeler

| Submission (kimura)

| Valor Fights 36

| {{dts|2016|August|13}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:22

| Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 23–8

| Lucas Rota

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| Titan FC 34

| {{dts|2015|July|18}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 0:50

| Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 22–8

| Keith Smetana

| TKO (punches)

| 4BC: Capital City Punishment

| {{dts|2015|June|27}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:51

| Bismarck, North Dakota, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 21–8

| Matt Lagou

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| KOTC: Magnum Force

| {{dts|2014|September|27}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:26

| Carlton, Minnesota, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 20–8

| Sam Alvey

| Decision (unanimous)

| NAFC: Mega Brawl

| {{dts|2014|May|31}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 20–7

| Eddie Larrea

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| NAFC: Super Brawl 2

| {{dts|2014|January|31}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:05

| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|{{small|Return to Middleweight.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 19–7

| Nathan Gunn

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Canadian Fighting Championship 8

| {{dts|2013|September|13}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:00

| Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

| {{small|Catchweight (180 lb) bout.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 18–7

| George Lockhart

| Decision (unanimous)

| National Fighting Championship 58

| {{dts|2013|July|19}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Duluth, Georgia, United States

| {{small|Catchweight (180 lb) bout.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–7

| Jay Ellis

| TKO (punches)

| KOTC: Certified

| {{dts|2013|April|20}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:03

| Keshena, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 16–7

| Anthony Lapsley

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Rocktagon MMA: Elite Series 23

| {{dts|2013|January|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:15

| Cleveland, Ohio, United States

| {{small|Catchweight (175 lb) bout.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 16–6

| Sergej Juskevic

| Submission (kneebar)

| Score Fighting Series 6

| {{dts|2012|October|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:32

| Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–5

| Eddie Larrea

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Rogue Warrior Championships 3

| {{dts|2012|September|06}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:35

| Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 15–5

| Herbert Goodman

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Combat USA: Wisconsin State Finals

| {{dts|2011|April|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:28

| Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–4

| Dallas O'Malley

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Combat USA 24

| {{dts|2011|January|6}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:38

| Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 14–4

| Sam Alvey

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Combat USA: Championship Tournament Finals

| {{dts|2010|September|11}}

| align=center| 5

| align=center| 4:08

| Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–4

| Ron Faircloth

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Madtown Throwdown: Worlds Collide

| {{dts|2010|July|10}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 3:34

| Madison, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–4

| Jim Klimczyk

| TKO (punches)

| Combat USA 19

| {{dts|2010|April|17}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:56

| Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–4

| Eddie Larrea

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| Extreme Cagefighting Organisation 4

| {{dts|2010|March|20}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:52

| Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–4

| Morrison Lamb

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Racine Fight Night 5

| {{dts|2009|November|28}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:02

| Racine, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–4

| Jacob Kuester

| Submission (neck crank)

| Gladiators Cage Fighting: Fair Warning

| {{dts|2009|August|15}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:14

| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–4

| Kenny Robertson

| Submission (kneebar)

| Madtown Throwdown 19

| {{dts|2009|May|02}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:15

| Madison, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–3

| Curtis Bailey

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| Madtown Throwdown 17

| {{dts|2008|October|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:19

| Madison, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–2

| Mike Vaughn

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Madtown Throwdown 16

| {{dts|2008|July|25}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| N/A

| Madison, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–2

| Ryan Scheeper

| Submission (armbar)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 35

| {{dts|2008|May|03}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:40

| Racine, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–2

| Alex Carter

| Submission (triangle choke)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 34

| {{dts|2008|March|29}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| N/A

| Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–2

| Caleb Krull

| Decision (unanimous)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 33

| {{dts|2008|February|23}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–2

| Kenneth Allen

| Submission (triangle choke)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 32

| {{dts|2008|January|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 3–2

| Daisuke Hanazawa

| Submission (kimura)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 29

| {{dts|2007|August|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Racine, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–1

| Will Pace

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 28

| {{dts|2007|May|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Racine, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–1

| Shane Kruchten

| TKO (punches)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 27

| {{dts|2007|May|12}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| N/A

| Waukegan, Illinois, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 1–1

| Jay Ellis

| Technical Submission (choke)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 26

| {{dts|2007|March|10}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Fernando Gomez

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Freestyle Combat Challenge 25

| {{dts|2007|January|13}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

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