Gerald Meerschaert vs Deron Winn prediction

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UFC 248 – Gerald Meerschaert vs Deron Winn prediction

Kicking off the preliminary card of UFC 248 is Gerald Meerschaert vs Deron Winn in the middleweight division. Who wins and why?

Gerald Meerschaert

Gerald “GM3″ Meerschaert (30-12) is taking on new UFC fighter Deron Winn. Meerschaert is 5-4 in the UFC, and has been finished once by Jack Hermansson.

Meerschaerts biggest forces are his submission skills and his head movement. He is 187 cm tall (6’1”) and has a reach of 196 cm (77”).

Deron Winn

Deron Winn (6-1) is a wrestler with two fights in the UFC. His record in the organization is 1-1, most recently losing a split decision to Darren Stewart at UFC on ESPN 6 – Reyes vs Weidman.

Winn is 168 cm tall (5’6”) and has a reach of 178 cm (70”).

Who wins?

One of our shorter predictions here at bettingexpert – we think that everything points to Meerschaert winning this fight. He almost holds a 20 cm advantage both in terms of height and reach over his opponent. Meerschaert is a submission artist who has a submission average of 1.8. Winn has only had two fights in the promotion and has lost a decision to Darren Stewart who is 4-5 in his last 9, not exactly a world-beater. Meerschaert is also the 2.10 favorite with bookmakers at the moment, giving him the betting value. He has the experience, the size, the submissions and fights at a range where Devon Winn just won’t be able to get to him. His size advantage will also give him the advantage in the clinch and wrestling exchanges.

Winn is a tough wrestler, and Gerald probably won’t be able to get him out of there. He’ll get it done by decision.

bettingexpert prediction: Gerald Meerschaert def. Deron Winn by unanimous decision.