Brad Tavares and Gerald Meerschaert face off in a middleweight bout at UFC Apex, Las Vegas. Both fighters look to bounce back from recent losses during UFC on ESPN 65 – Emmett vs. Murphy.
Tavares, a seasoned fighter from Kailua, Hawaii, holds a professional record of 20 wins against 10 losses. His most recent match resulted in a split decision loss to Jun Yong Park. Meerschaert, nicknamed GM3 from Racine, Wisconsin, boasts an extensive career with 37 victories despite his last bout ending in a submission loss to Reinier de Ridder.
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) |
Brad Tavares steps into the ring as the favorite, with odds of 1.5 (-210). Bettors need $210 for a $100 profit when wagering on him. Gerald Meerschaert is the underdog, offering odds of 3.1 (+210), meaning a $100 bet earns you $210. Tavares secures victory by KO/TKO/DQ at odds of 5.0 (+400). Meerschaert's KO/TKO/DQ win potential stands at long-shot odds of 13.0 (+1200). Betting on Tavares winning by points or decision returns lower risk with odds of 2.1 (+110), while Meerschaert holds longer odds for decision triumph at 8.5 (+750).
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 |
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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