Gerald Meerschaert squares off against Michal Oleksiejczuk at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The fighters bang it out on the undercard of UFC 319, featuring the main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Meerschaert, a professional since 2007, steps into the cage with 37 wins under his belt but comes off a unanimous decision loss to Brad Tavares in April 2025. His Polish opponent, Oleksiejczuk, turned pro in 2014 and recently dispatched Sedriques Dumas by TKO in early April 2025, solidifying his reputation with 15 knockout wins.
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) |
Michal Oleksiejczuk is the favorite with 1.4 odds. You need to bet $225 to win $100 on him. Gerald Meerschaert is the underdog with 3.0 odds. A $100 bet earns you $200 if he wins. Oleksiejczuk has a strong chance of winning by KO/TKO/DQ with 2.0 odds. Meerschaert's KO/TKO/DQ win sits at 13.0 odds, highlighting his long-shot status there. If it goes to decision, Oleksiejczuk’s win offers slightly better odds at 7.0 compared to Meerschaert’s at 8.5, indicating bookmakers see a clear edge for Oleksiejczuk in this fight.
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 |
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