Reinier de Ridder, originally competing in the light heavyweight division, steps down to middleweight bringing a record highlighted by perseverance and tactical knockouts, evident from his recent win against Magomedmurad Khasaev via TKO last July. Gerald Meerschaert, maintaining his stand in the middleweight class, matches with a record bolstered by significant submission skills — just recently securing a win through an arm-triangle choke against Edmen Shahbazyan in August. De Ridder's shift in weight class and his aggressive striking meet Meerschaert's resilience on the mat, forming a compelling dynamic where adaptation meets established technique.
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 |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-11-09 | 16:00 | 18:20 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-11-09 | 13:00 | 15:20 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-11-09 | 21:00 | 23:20 |
| Australia | 2024-11-10 | 08:00 | 10:20 |
UFC Fight Night 247 takes place tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 6:20 PM EST. Reinier de Ridder faces Gerald Meerschaert in a middleweight bout on the undercard. The main event features Neil Magny against Carlos Prates.
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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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Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert Betting Odds
- Favorite: Reinier de Ridder : 1.3 (-300)
- 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 | 3.1 (+210) | 9.0 (+800) |
Reinier de Ridder enters as the strong favorite at 1.3 (-300) odds, making him a likely winner against Gerald Meerschaert. Meerschaert stands as the underdog with 3.5 (+250) odds, showing he's less favored to win. If betting on specific outcomes, a knockout by de Ridder offers a high return at 6.8 (+575), while one by Meerschaert could yield even more with 15.0 (+1400). A decision win is more probable for de Ridder at odds of 3.1 (+210), compared to 9.0 (+800) for Meerschaert. These figures suggest de Ridder not only has better chances of winning but also potentially ending the fight early via knockout.
Fighters Details
Reinier de Ridder
- Nationality: Netherlands
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 17 / 2 / 0
Gerald Meerschaert
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 54
- Record: 37 / 17 / 0
Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert Fight Card
- Neil Magny vs Carlos Prates
- Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Denise Gomes
- Ricky Turcios vs Bernardo Sopai
- Reinier de Ridder vs Gerald Meerschaert
- Luana Pinheiro vs Gillian Robertson
- Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Dusko Todorovic
- Matthew Semelsberger vs Charlie Radtke
- Cody Stamann vs Da'Mon Blackshear
- Melissa Mullins vs Klaudia Sygula
- Gaston Bolanos vs Cortavious Romious
- Tresean Gore vs Antonio Trocoli