// Roster Index›Welterweight›Dossier · Meng Ding
UFC FIGHTER PROFILE_
UFC · UNKNOWNWELTERWEIGHT

Meng
Ding

NICKNAME"N/A"·CHINA
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
35-10-0
CURRENT FORM
1L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Meng Ding
FIGHTER -
CHI🇨🇳
PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! LIVE
HEIGHT
6'2"
WEIGHT
Welterweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
45 BOUTS
WIN
35
LOSS
10
DRAW
0
WIN RATE
78%
35/45 bouts
FINISH RATE
86%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS1L STREAK · 3-2
WWLWL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: LIVE
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter with elite knockout power — 80% of wins are by ko/tko.

KEY STRENGTHS

Closes distance and trades — most wins come from heavy hands inside the first two rounds.

KEY RISKS

Top-position grapplers who can chain transitions force submissions when scrambles open up.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▲ ABOVE
4.25
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.65
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
53%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▲ ABOVE
2.60
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.74
// STR. DEF▲ ABOVE
54%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▼ BELOW
1.50
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
63%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.50
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 98 other rated fighters on the UFC welterweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

THIN RATED HISTORY
// RATING
#95
of 99 on the UFC welterweight roster · Elo 1477
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
2nd
percentile · average opponent rated 1488 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
4th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.25 per fight)

13 rated fights · opponents rated in 29% of recorded fights · last rated fight MAY 30, 2026 · Few rated fights: read these as rough.

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (35)
n = 35
KO/TKO · 28
SUB · 2
DEC · 5
28
KO/TKO
80%
2
SUB
6%
5
DEC
14%
// LOSSES (10)
n = 10
KO/TKO · 2
SUB · 4
DEC · 4
2
KO/TKO
20%
4
SUB
40%
4
DEC
40%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
86% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 28 fights
80%
SUBANY ROUND · 2 fights
6%
DECFULL FIGHT · 5 fights
14%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
45 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
JUL 13, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER100TD DEFENSE51GRAPPLING40CHIN83STRIKING65CARDIO59AGGRESSION44SUB THREAT25STR DEFENSE53RECOVERY89
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: KO Power. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power100
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=35 wins
TD Defense51
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (63%)

Grappling40
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin83
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=45 bouts
Striking65
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio59
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression44
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat25
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)

Str Defense53
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (54%)

Recovery89
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=10 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power100 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins35 wins
TD Defense51 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (63%)Not recorded
Grappling40 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin83 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record45 bouts
Striking65 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio59 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression44 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat25 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.5 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense53 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (54%)Not recorded
Recovery89 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.10 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100DEC 2015WDEC 2015WJAN 2016WJAN 2016LJAN 2016WJUN 2016WJUN 2016LJUL 2016LJUL 2016WAUG 2016WSEP 2016WOCT 2016WOCT 2016WOCT 2016WNOV 2016WJAN 2017LMAR 2017WJUL 2017WSEP 2017WNOV 2017WAPR 2018WFEB 2019WMAR 2019WJUL 2019LJUL 2019WJUL 2019LSEP 2019WSEP 2020WOCT 2020WNOV 2020WNOV 2020WDEC 2020LJAN 2021WJUL 2021WOCT 2021WOCT 2021WDEC 2021WMAY 2022WJUN 2022WJUL 2022LAPR 2023WJUL 2023WOCT 2023LAUG 2024WOCT 2025LMAY 2026// SCORE

  1. Start, DEC 2015, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, DEC 2015, momentum score 56, KO/TKO R1.
  3. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 66, KO/TKO R1.
  4. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 75, KO/TKO R2.
  5. Start, JAN 2016, momentum score 68, SUB R2.
  6. Start, JUN 2016, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R1.
  7. Start, JUN 2016, momentum score 89, KO/TKO R1.
  8. Start, JUL 2016, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R1.
  9. Start, JUL 2016, momentum score 72, DEC R3.
  10. Start, AUG 2016, momentum score 79, DEC R3.
  11. Start, SEP 2016, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  12. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 95, KO/TKO R2.
  13. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  14. Start, OCT 2016, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  15. Start, NOV 2016, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  16. Start, JAN 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R5.
  17. Start, MAR 2017, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  18. Start, JUL 2017, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  19. Start, SEP 2017, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  20. Start, NOV 2017, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  21. Start, APR 2018, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  22. Start, FEB 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  23. Start, MAR 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  24. Start, JUL 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  25. Start, JUL 2019, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  26. Start, JUL 2019, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  27. Start, SEP 2019, momentum score 90, KO/TKO R1.
  28. Start, SEP 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  29. Start, OCT 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  30. Start, NOV 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  31. Start, NOV 2020, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  32. Start, DEC 2020, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  33. Start, JAN 2021, momentum score 93, SUB R3.
  34. Start, JUL 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  35. Start, OCT 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  36. Start, OCT 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  37. Start, DEC 2021, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  38. Start, MAY 2022, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  39. Start, JUN 2022, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  40. Start, JUL 2022, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  41. Start, APR 2023, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  42. Start, JUL 2023, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  43. Start, OCT 2023, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  44. Start, AUG 2024, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  45. Start, OCT 2025, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R2.
  46. Start, MAY 2026, momentum score 93, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Ghaderi), bottomed at 45 (Debut). Current reading: 93.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
45/45 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
18
40%
8
18%
4
9%
-
-
30
total
SUB
3
7%
2
4%
1
2%
-
-
6
total
DEC
-
-
8
18%
-
1
2%
9
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 26 of 45 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
20%, fights rarely go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
45 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Jose Henrique SouzaMay 30, 2026
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 277 - Song vs. Figueiredo
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Split
W
VS Mirali HuseynovOct 4, 2025
KO/TKOR2 · 2:45
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 30 - Huseynov vs. Ding
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Leg Kicks and Punches)
L
VS Rami HamedAug 13, 2024
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Dana White's Contender Series - Contender Series 2024: Week 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Tuluosibake KuerbanjiangOct 28, 2023
KO/TKOR3 · 0:24
Jue Cheng King - JCK Fight Night 72
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Knee and Punches)
W
VS Qi WangJul 9, 2023
KO/TKOR2 · 1:31
JCK Night Cage Series - 2022-2023 Regular Season Part 29: Bounty Competition Finals
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punch to the Body)
L
VS Tuluosibake KuerbanjiangApr 30, 2023
DecisionR3 · 5:00
JCK Night Cage Series - 2022-2023 Regular Season Part 27: Bounty Competition Quarterfinals 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Damu WuJul 31, 2022
KO/TKOR1 · 2:04
JCK Night Cage Series - 2022-2023 Regular Season Part 14
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS SejilahuJun 18, 2022
KO/TKOR1 · 4:09
JCK Night Cage Series - 2022-2023 Regular Season Part 7
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
W
VS Aorigele AorigeleMay 7, 2022
KO/TKOR2 · 2:55
JCK Night Cage Series - 2022-2023 Regular Season Part 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Elbows)
W
VS Nueraji TaiyilakeDec 18, 2021
KO/TKOR3 · 1:47
JCK Night Cage Series - 2021 Division Finals Part 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Body Kick)
W
VS Wulan MuhemaitihaliOct 30, 2021
KO/TKOR3 · 1:34
JCK Night Cage Series - 2021 Round of 8 Part 1
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Punch to the Body)
W
VS Gongyi ZouOct 2, 2021
KO/TKOR1 · 3:49
JCK Night Cage Series - 2021 Round of 16 Part 5
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Elbows and Punches)
// FAQ · 09_

CITATION-READY ANSWERS

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Welterweight. Professional record 35-10. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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