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Gerald Meerschaert 2021 – Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Endorsements

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Gerald Meerschaert, known as ‘The Machine’ is one of the best submission artists in the UFC, and here is everything you should know about him, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements

Gerald Meerschaert facts

Birth PlaceRacine, Wisconsin
Father’s NameTo be updated
Mother’s NameHeather Darpino
Star SignSagittarius
Net Worth (2021)$1 million (estimated)
Last Fight Earnings$127,000
Age33
Date of BirthDecember 18, 1987
EducationWalden III Middle and High School
NationalityAmerican
MMA DebutJanuary 13, 2007
MMA Record33-14
DivisionsWelterweight/Middleweight/Light-heavyweight
AchievementsMost Submission victories in UFC middleweight history (6)
PartnerKerrielle Meerschaert
ChildrenBronx
EndorsementsCombat Corner
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Gerald Meerschaert is one of the best submission artists in the business, currently plying his trade in the middleweight division of the UFC.

Last updated on 29-08-2021

Gerald Meerschaert Net Worth and Payouts

Gerald Meerschaert has a net worth of approximately $1 million, thanks to his long and successful MMA career. The American has been a fighter for almost 15 years.

Gerald Meerschaert

For his first fight against Joe Gigliotti in the UFC, Meerschaert earned $72,500.

His biggest payday was his most recent win over Bartosz Fabinski, earning $127,000 for his submission win.

Gerald Meerschaert MMA career and UFC record

Gerald Meerschaert made his MMA debut, way back in January 2007 in a promotion called Freestyle Combat Challenge.

His first nine fights were at FCC, raking up a record of 7 wins and 2 losses.

Meerschaert then moved to Madtown Throwdown in July 2008. He suffered two defeats there, and was able to pick up just one win.

Gerald Meerschaert stands in the Octagon prior to his bout against Thiago Santos in their middleweight bout (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Fighting across different promotions, Meerschaert won 7 fights in a row, to take his record to 15 wins and 4 losses. And, most of his wins were via. submission.

On the 9th of December, 2016, Meerschaert made his UFC debut. He took on Joe Gigliotti at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov, and won via. submission due to an anaconda choke.

At UFC 213, Meerschaert suffered his first-ever knockout loss at the hands of Thiago Santos.

He then bounced back with two back-to-back wins before going on a two-fight skid.

The last six fights have been kind of rough for the submission artist. He has won just three of those. 2 of his 3 defeats have been quite brutal, especially the knockout loss against Khamzat Chimaev in September, 2020.

On the 17th of April, 2021, Meerschaert became the fighter with the most submissions in the history of the middleweight division with 6 submission wins to his name, after beating Bartosz Fabinski in the first-round.

He then faced the rising star Makhmud Muradov at UFC Vegas 35 and got an impressive win via rear naked choke.

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Meerschaert’s MMA record stands at 33 wins and 14 losses.

Gerald Meerschaert Family, Personal Life and Endorsements

Gerald Meerschaert was born on the 18th of December, 1987 in Racine, Wisconsin. His mother Heather Darpino is someone who is very much into fitness.

Meerschaert is married to Kerrielle Meerschaert. She is a medical device representative. The pair have a child named Bronx.

He endorses Combat Corner – a combat sports equipment.

FAQs about Gerald Meerschaert

What is Gerald Meerschaert’s net worth?

Gerald Meerschaert has a net worth of $1 million.

When was Gerald Meerschaert born?

Gerald Meerschaert was born on the 18th of December, 1987.

How old is Gerald Meerschaert?

Gerald Meerschaert is 33 years old.

Where was Gerald Meerschaert born?

Gerald Meerschaert was born in Racine, Wisconsin.

What is Gerald Meerschaert’s nickname?

Gerald Meerschaert is ‘The Machine.’

When did Gerald Meerschaert make his MMA debut?

Gerald Meerschaert made his MMA debut on the 13th of January, 2007.

When did Gerald Meerschaert make his UFC debut?

Gerald Meerschaert made his UFC debut on the 9th of December, 2016.

What is Gerald Meerschaert’s MMA record?

Gerald Meerschaert has an MMA record that reads 33 wins and 14 losses.

Who is Gerald Meerschaert’s wife?

Gerald Meerschaert’s wife is Kerrielle Meerschaert.

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