Ding Meng
“Ruthless Assassin”
Record 35-10-0China
The style
Veteran Knockout Artist
Sanda Background · Heavy Hands · Durability
GrapplingStriking
Ding Meng, 'The Ruthless Assassin,' is a veteran Chinese welterweight out of Xi'an whose 35-10 professional record is built on a Sanda kickboxing background, with 28 of his 35 wins coming by knockout or TKO. He dropped a split decision to Jose Souza in his UFC debut in May 2026, a step up in competition after stopping Mirali Huseynov on the regional circuit in October 2025. He now faces UFC newcomer Cameron Nelson on the Shanghai prelims.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 35-10-0 |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 75.2" |
| Stance | — |
| Country | China |
| Team | — |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
28 KO/TKO2 SUB5 DEC