Reinier de Ridder and Gerald Meerschaert are set to compete at UFC Fight Night 247 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. They will fight in a middleweight bout on the undercard before Neil Magny takes on Carlos Prates in the main event.
Reinier de Ridder comes into this match after a victory by TKO against Magomedmurad Khasaev in July 2024, signaling his prowess as he stays dominant in upper weight classes. Gerald Meerschaert, fighting out of Wisconsin, secured his last win through a submission against Edmen Shahbazyan in August 2024. This match-up promises to showcase de Ridder's striking against Meerschaert’s sharp ground game.
Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert Betting Odds
- Favorite: Reinier de Ridder : 1.4 (-275)
- Underdog: Gerald Meerschaert : 3.5 (+250)
| Method of victory | Reinier de Ridder | Gerald Meerschaert |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.8 (+575) | 15.0 (+1400) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+220) | 9.0 (+800) |
Reinier de Ridder is the clear favorite at odds of 1.4, which means for every $100 bet, you could get a $40 profit if he wins. Gerald Meerschaert stands as the underdog with odds of 3.5, indicating a profit of $250 on a $100 bet if he takes the victory. Looking at the method of victory, Reinier de Ridder is less likely to win by KO/TKO/DQ at odds of 6.8, suggesting a bigger payout of $575 on a $100 wager. Meanwhile, if Meerschaert wins by KO/TKO/DQ, his much higher odds of 15.0 would bring an even larger return of $1400 per $100 bet.
What time is Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert fight
Live coverage for the Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 | 01:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 | 08:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 | 07:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
How and where to watch the Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert Fight
You can watch Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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