Oleksiejczuk and Meerschaert Set for UFC 319 Showdown in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. — Polish fighter Marcin Oleksiejczuk will face veteran Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 319 on August 16 at the United Center. The matchup was confirmed by MMA Fighting after being announced on social media by Oleksiejczuk’s team.

Oleksiejczuk, who has a record of 20 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no contest, is looking to build on his recent success. He ended a three-fight losing streak with a first-round knockout victory in April. This will be his second fight since joining the Sao Paulo team, and he aims to maintain his momentum following that win.

Since moving to the middleweight division, Oleksiejczuk has gone 4-4 and all of his wins in this weight class have come via first-round knockouts. Notable victories include finishes against opponents like Dumas and others.

On the other hand, Meerschaert, 37, holds a professional record of 37 wins and 19 losses. He is looking to rebound from two consecutive defeats. His promotional record stands at 12 wins and 11 losses.

Meerschaert has made a name for himself in the octagon, holding the record for the most stoppages in UFC middleweight history with 12. His finishing rate remains impressive, featuring 11 submissions and one knockout. He has previously defeated notable fighters such as and others.

The event will be headlined by a middleweight title fight, further adding to the anticipation surrounding UFC 319.