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UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
Aug 29, 2026Shanghai, China
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: Ding Meng 3.4 SLpM, Cam Nelson 2.7 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: Ding Meng 46%, Cam Nelson 58%
  • Damage Avoidance: Ding Meng 3.8 abs/min, Cam Nelson 2.6 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: Ding Meng 33%, Cam Nelson 36%
  • Takedown Defense: Ding Meng 63%, Cam Nelson 100%
  • Submission Threat: Ding Meng —, Cam Nelson —
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Ding Meng
Cam Nelson

Ding Meng vs Cam Nelson AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Ding Meng vs Cam Nelson

Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

Ding Meng
0-2UFC Record
Losses (100%)
Cam Nelson
1-0UFC Record
Decision (100%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy46%
Grappling Efficiency45%
Takedown Defense63%
Cardio & Endurance70%
Fight IQ75%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy58%
Grappling Efficiency45%
Takedown Defense100%
Cardio & Endurance85%
Fight IQ95%

Last Opponents

Ding Meng
Cam Nelson

From opening bell, Ding Meng can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 3.4 significant strikes per minute while Cam Nelson looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines
  • First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
  • Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Ding Meng vs Cam Nelson Stats Comparison

Age
32
•
28
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
•
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
170 lbs (77 kg)
•
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach
73" (185 cm)
•
72" (183 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
•
Orthodox
AI Division Rank
—
•
—
Status
Contender
•
Contender

Key Insights: Ding Meng vs Cam Nelson AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.7 significant strikes/min

Ding Meng averages 3.4 significant strikes per minute while Cam Nelson sits at 2.7.

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Ding Meng vs Cam Nelson stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Ding Meng
MetricLast 5UFC career
Record0-2-00-2-0
Wins inside the distance——
KO/TKO wins00
Submission wins00
Average fight time15:0015:00
Total strikes landed per min——
Takedowns landed per 15 min——
Control time per 15 min——
Cam Nelson
MetricLast 5UFC career
Record1-0-01-0-0
Wins inside the distance0 (0%)0 (0%)
KO/TKO wins00
Submission wins00
Average fight time15:0015:00
Total strikes landed per min——
Takedowns landed per 15 min——
Control time per 15 min——

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Ding Meng 0/2, Cam Nelson 0/1.

Ding Meng and Cam Nelson: common opponents

Ding Meng and Cam Nelson have no common UFC opponents yet.

Previous meetings

  • Ding Meng: Loss Decision – Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song · Aug 2026

Ding Meng: last 5 UFC fights

  1. LossCam NelsonDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song · Aug 2026
  2. LossJose HenriqueDecision – Split· UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo · May 2026

Cam Nelson: last 5 UFC fights

  1. WinDing MengDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song · Aug 2026

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Meng vs Nelson odds

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Where to watch Meng vs Nelson

Ding Meng vs Cam Nelson is on the UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song card on Aug 29, 2026 at Shanghai, China. The bout goes out inside that card on the official UFC broadcaster or streaming service for your country — UFC Fight Pass and the UFC schedule show who holds the rights where you are. AgentMMA is not a broadcaster and never hosts or links to fight streams.

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