- Julius Walker vs Gerald Meerschaert
- UFC Vegas 122 Event
- Meta APEX, Las Vegas
- Scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Julius Walker is set to clash with Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 122 on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Betting lines currently position Walker at -265, while Meerschaert stands at +220.
Julius “Juice Box” Walker enters the Octagon with a record of 7 wins and 3 losses. At 27 years old, he weighs 205 lbs and stands 6’4″ tall, boasting a reach of 78″. In contrast, Gerald “GM3″ Meerschaert, who stands 6’1″ and weighs 205 lbs, has a seasoned record of 37 wins and 22 losses at 38 years old, with a reach of 77”. Walker lands an average of 3.72 significant strikes per minute, while Meerschaert lands 2.95. Walker’s striking accuracy is an impressive 53%, compared to Meerschaert’s 45%. When it comes to defense, Walker absorbs 4.18 significant strikes per minute, while Meerschaert allows 3.44. Walker defends against 42% of strikes attempted, whereas Meerschaert successfully thwarts 53%.
| UFC Vegas 122 | Julius Walker | Gerald Meerschaert |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -265 | +220 |
| Fight Record | 7-3-0 | 37-22-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 9:13 | 8:30 |
| Height | 6’4″ | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 205 lbs | 205 lbs |
| Reach | 78″ | 77″ |
| Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.72 | 2.95 |
| Striking Accuracy | 53% | 45% |
In grappling, Julius Walker exhibits superior wrestling skills, achieving 4.07 takedowns per 3 rounds with a success rate of 38%. Notably, he also defends against 85% of the takedown attempts made by his opponents. On the other hand, Meerschaert successfully achieves a takedown 29% of the time, while defending against 40% of attempts against him. When it comes to submissions, Walker attempts 0.7 submissions per 3 rounds, while Meerschaert shows a more aggressive approach, attempting 1.5 submissions per 3 rounds.
In his last fight, Julius Walker took on Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev but suffered a defeat via knockout in round 1. Yakhyaev managed to connect with 6 out of 8 total strikes during the bout. Walker, however, ended the fight landing 0 out of 1 strike. Specifically, Yakhyaev’s significant strikes landed were 6 out of 8, yielding a 75% accuracy with all strikes directed at the head. Walker failed to land any of his attempted significant strikes.
In Gerald Meerschaert’s last Octagon appearance, he faced Jacob Malkoun and lost via unanimous decision in round 3. Malkoun achieved a striking success rate of 100% from distance, while Meerschaert connected with 42% of his attempted significant strikes, landing 32 out of 76 attempted. Meerschaert also connected on 23 of 66 significant strikes targeting the head, while Malkoun landed 36 out of 82 significant strikes total, with 30 directed at the head. Overall, Malkoun successfully hit 54 out of 103 total strikes, while Meerschaert managed 53 out of 100 attempted strikes.
Another key matchup to follow includes Francisco Prado against Ismael Bonfim. Prado aims to enhance his record of 12-5-0. The 24-year-old fighter weighs in at 155 lbs and stands 5’10” tall, with a reach of 69″. In contrast, Bonfim, also fighting at 155 lbs, is 5’8″ with an impressive record of 20-7-0, having a reach of 71″. When it comes to grappling, Prado averages 0.76 takedowns every 3 rounds, while Bonfim manages 1.22 per 3 rounds. On the striking front, Prado delivers 3.68 strikes per minute with a connection rate of 43%, while Bonfim boasts a connection rate of 54%, landing 5.10 strikes per minute.
An exciting battle also features Brendson Ribeiro squaring off against Felipe Franco. Franco is striving to extend his impressive record of 11-2-0. At 25 years old, he weighs 205 lbs and stands 6’1″ tall, having a reach of 76″. Ribeiro, standing at 6’3″ and also weighing 205 lbs, has a record of 17-11-0 (1 NC) and a reach of 81″. In terms of wrestling, Franco successfully defends 87% of all takedown attempts against him and lands take-downs on 40% of his attempts. Ribeiro scores with 37% of his takedown attempts and defends against 32% of the attempts from his opponents. In their striking output, Franco absorbs 2.39 strikes per minute while delivering 2.55 strikes, compared to Ribeiro’s absorption of 3.56 strikes per minute while landing 2.94 of his own.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Julius Walker (-265)
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