Cam Nelson vs Meng Ding
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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Tale of the tape
7-1-0Record35-10-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'2"
-Reach73"
170 lbsWeight171 lbs
What's at stake
Meng Ding is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Cam Nelson carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+28→ 1655
If they lose-20→ 1607
If they win+10→ 1696
If they lose-14→ 1672
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
1478 · 8 fightsPre-fight Elo1539 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Cam NelsonMeng Ding
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Meng Ding60%
Cam Nelson 40%Elo baseline: 58%
The Combat Edge model makes Meng Ding a 60% favorite over Cam Nelson in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).
Meng Ding holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1686 to 1627, a 59-point edge.
Cam Nelson enters on a 5-fight win streak.
Meng Ding enters on a 2-fight loss streak.
Cam Nelson finishes 71% of wins inside the distance, Meng Ding 86%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.