Gerald Meerschaert vs. Brad Tavares prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 65

Gerald Meerschaert and Brad Tavares meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Gerald Meerschaert vs. Brad Tavares UFC on ESPN 65 preview

Perhaps one of the most unheralded UFC stats is that Meerschaert (37-18 MMA, 12-10 UFC) hash nine straight wins by submission and nearly 80 percent of his total haul of MMA victories by tapout.