UFC on ESPN 65: Tavares vs Meerschaert - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

George Fields April 3, 2025, 10:15 a.m.

Brad Tavares and Gerald Meerschaert meet at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters aim to get back on a winning track during UFC on ESPN 65’s middleweight undercard bout—Tavares lost to Jun Yong Park in October 2024; Meerschaert was defeated by Reinier de Ridder in November.

Since starting their professional journeys, Tavares gained recognition with 20 wins, including five by knockout, while suffering ten losses. Meerschaert held a solid record of 37 wins with six by knockout but also endured 18 losses.

What time is Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert fight

Live coverage for the Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, April 5, 2025 06:00 PM 08:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, April 5, 2025 03:00 PM 05:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 PM 12:40 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, April 6, 2025 09:00 AM 11:40 AM

The UFC on ESPN 65 event will take place on April 5, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. It features a middleweight bout between Brad Tavares and Gerald Meerschaert. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Josh Emmett and Lerone Murphy.

The start time may vary slightly based on the duration of earlier fights. Viewers should be aware of potential changes in timing due to undercard performances. To ensure you don't miss any action, check your local time zone against the event's start time.

Fighters Details

Brad Tavares faces off against Gerald Meerschaert in a three-round Middleweight bout with no belts on the line.

Brad Tavares

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 180 cm
  • Weight: 83.9 kg
  • Total Fights: 30
  • Record: 20 / 10 / 0

Brad Tavares, representing Xtreme Couture and MMA Development from Kailua, Hawaii, fights in the Middleweight division with a record of 20 wins and 10 losses. In his last fight, he lost to Jun Yong Park by split decision. Park has a strong fight record with 18 wins; this suggests Tavares will face challenges due to Meerschaert's experience.

Gerald Meerschaert

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 185 cm
  • Weight: 83.9 kg
  • Total Fights: 55
  • Record: 37 / 18 / 0

Gerald Meerschaert, from Racine, Wisconsin, fights for Kill Cliff FC. He holds a record of 37 wins and 18 losses. He recently lost to Reinier de Ridder by submission, who is a 19-fight winner. Meerschaert’s ground skills could test Tavares effectively.

Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert Betting Odds

  • Favorite: Brad Tavares : 1.5 (-210)
  • Underdog: Gerald Meerschaert : 3.1 (+210)
Method of victory Brad Tavares Gerald Meerschaert
By KO/TKO or disqualification 5.0 (+400) 13.0 (+1200)
By decision or technical decision 2.1 (+110) 8.5 (+750)

How and where to watch the Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert Fight

You can watch Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert via ESPN+.

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Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert Fight Card

  • Josh Emmet vs Lerone Murphy
  • Pat Sabatini vs Joanderson Brito
  • Cortavious Romious vs Chang Ho Lee
  • Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Martin Buday
  • Brad Tavares vs Gerald Meerschaert
  • Torrez Finney vs Robert Valentin
  • Ode Osbourne vs Luis Gurule
  • Davey Grant vs Daniel Santos
  • Rhys McKee vs Daniel Frunza
  • Diana Belbita vs Dione Barbosa
  • Konklak Suphisara vs Istela Nunes
  • Victor Henry vs Pedro Falcao
  • Vanessa Demopoulos vs Talita Alencar
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