José Souza defeated Ding Meng by split decision at UFC Macau with scorecards of 30-27, 28-29, and 29-28. The bout went the full three rounds.
José Souza picked up a split decision victory over Ding Meng at UFC Macau on May 30, 2026, with the judges returning scorecards of 30-27, 28-29, and 29-28 across three full rounds.
Ding Meng, known as "The Assassin," came into the fight carrying a 34-9-0 professional record. The 31-year-old orthodox fighter stands six-foot-two with a 73-inch reach and has shown consistent output throughout his career, averaging 3.4 significant strikes landed per minute at a 50 percent striking accuracy rate. He also contributes on the ground, averaging one takedown per 15 minutes of action.
Fighter data for Souza was not available in the AgentMMA database at time of publication, so details on his record and career statistics have been withheld.
Why it matters
- The split scorecards signal a genuinely competitive fight, with one judge favoring Ding Meng on the night
- The result moves Souza to a winning result while handing Meng a setback that could affect his divisional positioning
- Meng's combination of volume striking and takedown ability made for a stylistically challenging contest for any opponent
