Cam Nelson vs Ding Meng: UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Fight Breakdown
Cam Nelson faced Ding Meng at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on and Ding Meng delivered high-stakes drama on August 29, 2026 in Shanghai, China. Cam Nelson defeated Ding Meng by unanimous decision at 5:00 of round 3.
Result & Event Context
Cam Nelson faced Ding Meng at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on and Ding Meng delivered high-stakes drama on August 29, 2026 in Shanghai, China. Cam Nelson defeated Ding Meng by unanimous decision at 5:00 of round 3.
Recorded Fight Statistics
Cam Nelson: 41 significant strikes landed and 4 completed takedowns. Ding Meng: 39 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.
Striking & Grappling Comparison
Cam Nelson landed 41 significant strikes and Ding Meng landed 39. Cam Nelson recorded 2 more landed significant strikes.
Cam Nelson completed 4 takedowns; Ding Meng completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.
The judges determined the outcome round by round using effective striking and grappling. Cumulative strike and takedown totals are useful context, but they do not independently establish which rounds a fighter won.
Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation
The fight lasted 15:00 of active round time, ending at 5:00 of round 3. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.
These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.
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