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

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+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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