UFC Perth weigh-in results: Longtime veteran misses weight by 4 pounds

TL;DR

Gerald Meerschaert missed weight by 4 pounds for his UFC Perth fight against Jacob Malkoun, weighing in at 190 pounds. This marks the first time in his career he has missed weight, resulting in a catchweight bout and a 30% purse penalty.

Key points

Gerald Meerschaert missed weight for the first time in his career
He weighed 190 pounds for his fight against Jacob Malkoun
Meerschaert forfeits 30% of his purse due to missing weight
He is on a four-fight losing streak
Meerschaert was finished in the first round in his last two fights

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Gerald Meerschaert poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at RAC Arena on May 01, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)

Gerald Meerschaert is off to a rough start ahead of a crucial fight.

The 58-fight veteran missed weight for the first time in his career on Friday, coming in at 190 pounds at the UFC Perth official weigh-ins for his middleweight bout against Jacob Malkoun. With Meerschaert coming in four pounds over the non-title limit, his bout with Malkoun proceeds at a catchweight with “GM3” forfeiting 30 percent of his purse as penalty.

Meerschaert, 38, is badly in need of a win as he’s mired in a four-fight losing streak stretching back to August 2024. The 19-year veteran went winless in 2025 and was finished in the first round in his past two fights against Kyle Daukaus and Michal Oleksiejczuk.

Watch highlights of Friday morning’s weigh-ins above.

UFC Perth headliners Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates stepped to the scale without issue, with both making championship weight at 170 pounds. “JDM” looks to move one step closer to regaining the welterweight title, while Prates hopes defeating the former champion earns him his first shot at UFC gold.

Della Maddalena is currently the No. 2 welterweight in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Prates stands at No. 7.

Outside of Meerschaert, the 25 other fighters competing Saturday successfully made weight, including co-main event lightweights Beneil Dariush (156) and Quillan Salkilld (156).

Check out UFC Perth weigh-in results below.

Main Card (Paramount+ at 4 a.m. ET)

Jack Della Maddalena (170) vs. Carlos Prates (170)

Beneil Dariush (156) vs. Quillan Salkilld (156)

Tim Elliott (126) vs. Steve Erceg (125.5)

Q&A

Why did Gerald Meerschaert miss weight for UFC Perth?

Gerald Meerschaert missed weight by 4 pounds, weighing in at 190 pounds for his middleweight bout against Jacob Malkoun.

What are the consequences of Meerschaert missing weight?

As a result of missing weight, Meerschaert's fight will proceed at a catchweight, and he will forfeit 30% of his purse.

How has Gerald Meerschaert performed recently in the UFC?

Gerald Meerschaert is on a four-fight losing streak, having not won a fight since August 2024 and being finished in the first round in his last two bouts.