Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert
Odds, prediction and stats · Light Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Main Card
Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Main Card starts
- 8:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM PT · 1:00 AM UK
- Venue
- Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Light Heavyweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Julius Walker (7-3) faces Gerald Meerschaert (37-22) in a light heavyweight bout on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada. Julius Walker has won 1 of 4 UFC fights, and comes in on 2 losses in a row. Gerald Meerschaert has won 12 of 26 UFC fights, 1 by knockout and 11 by submission, and comes in on 5 losses in a row.
Julius Walker is 11 years younger; Julius Walker is 3 inches taller. Julius Walker spends 54% of fight time in control, better than 97% of active UFC fighters. Gerald Meerschaert attempts 1.49 submissions per 15 minutes, better than 95% of active UFC fighters.
The betting market makes Julius Walker a 70% favourite (−278). The line has moved toward Gerald Meerschaert since it opened.
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
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When is Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert?
Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert is on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan. The main card starts at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT, 1:00 AM UK).
Where is Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert?
Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert takes place at Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada.
How can I watch Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert?
ufc.com lists the main card on Paramount+.
Who is favoured to win, Julius Walker or Gerald Meerschaert?
Julius Walker is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Julius Walker a 70% chance and Gerald Meerschaert 30%. Best prices at US books: Julius Walker, −250 at BetMGM; Gerald Meerschaert, +225 at DraftKings.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert?
The model gives Julius Walker a 72% chance. It is built from fight statistics only and never sees the odds.
How many rounds is Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Julius Walker and Gerald Meerschaert's records?
Julius Walker is 7-3 (1-3 in the UFC). Gerald Meerschaert is 37-22 (12-14 in the UFC).
How old are Julius Walker and Gerald Meerschaert?
Julius Walker is 27 and Gerald Meerschaert is 38.
How tall are Julius Walker and Gerald Meerschaert, and what is their reach?
Julius Walker is 6'4" and has a 78" reach; Gerald Meerschaert is 6'1" and has a 77" reach.
Where are Julius Walker and Gerald Meerschaert from?
Julius Walker fights out of Springfield, Missouri; Gerald Meerschaert fights out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Have Julius Walker and Gerald Meerschaert fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.