UFC 319: Meerschaert vs Oleksiejczuk - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Gerald Meerschaert faces Michal Oleksiejczuk at the United Center in Chicago as part of UFC 319. They are middleweights competing on the undercard of the event headlined by Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.

Meerschaert, fighting out of Racine, Wisconsin, started his professional career in 2007. He recently lost a unanimous decision to Brad Tavares after achieving 37 wins with a mix of knockouts and submissions. His experience against seasoned opponents hints at his durability in facing Oleksiejczuk, whose striking ability earned him a recent TKO win over Sedriques Dumas. Oleksiejczuk, coming from Poland, began his pro journey in 2014 and secured 15 KO victories among his 20 wins. Despite fewer years in the field compared to Meerschaert, his aggressive style could challenge Meerschaert's skilled ground game.

What time is Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk fight

Live coverage for the Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	06:00 PM	08:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	03:00 PM	05:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025	10:00 PM	12:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025	09:00 AM	11:00 AM

The UFC 319 event takes place on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The event starts at 8:00 PM EST.

Gerald Meerschaert will face Michał Oleksiejczuk in a middleweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Dricus Du Plessis against Khamzat Chimaev.

The fight consists of three rounds. Remember that the start time for individual fights can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings to confirm start times in their region.

Fighters Details

Gerald Meerschaert

Nationality: United States
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 56
Record: 37 / 19 / 0

Michal Oleksiejczuk

Nationality: Poland
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 29
Record: 20 / 9 / 0

Gerald Meerschaert will fight Michal Oleksiejczuk with no belts or titles at stake.

Gerald Meerschaert has an extensive professional career with 37 wins, mostly by submission. He recently faced Brad Tavares and lost by unanimous decision. Tavares has a solid record, but Meerschaert couldn't secure a win. Facing the striking-heavy Oleksiejczuk, his grappling will be key.

Michal Oleksiejczuk, known for his knockout power with 15 KOs to his name, defeated Sedriques Dumas in his last bout via TKO. Dumas is taller but has fewer wins than Meerschaert. Oleksiejczuk's aggressive striking could challenge Meerschaert's defense.

Gerald Meerschaert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk Betting Odds

Underdog: Gerald Meerschaert : 3.0 (+200)
Favorite: Michal Oleksiejczuk : 1.4 (-225)

Method of victory	Gerald Meerschaert	Michal Oleksiejczuk
By KO/TKO or disqualification	13.0 (+1200)	2.0 (+100)
By decision or technical decision	8.5 (+750)	7.0 (+600)

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