Dustin Stoltzfus vs Gerald Meerschaert — Fight recap

Gerald Meerschaert submitted Dustin Stoltzfus via submission in the third round at 2:58 on December 18, 2021. Despite controlling the fight early through grappling dominance—landing four consecutive takedowns and accumulating 7:27 of control time—Stoltzfus struggled with striking efficiency, connecting on just 12 of 32 significant strikes (37%).

Meerschaert, though taken down once, made his striking count more effectively at 50% accuracy (11 of 22) and remained patient with submission attempts, ultimately capitalizing in the late stages when Stoltzfus's wrestling advantage deteriorated. The finish underscored the importance of submission defense and cardio management in extended grappling exchanges at middleweight.