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Combat Edge Intelligence

Meng Ding vs Seok Hyeon Ko

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Meng Ding
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Meng Ding

“Ruthless Assassin”

35-11-0WelterweightUFC

1672Good
Seok Hyeon Ko
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Seok Hyeon Ko

“The Korean Tyson”

13-3-0WelterweightUFC

1672Good

Tale of the tape

35-11-0Record13-3-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height5'10"
73"Reach71"
171 lbsWeight170 lbs
Black Tiger Fight ClubTeamHavas MMA· 1657 avg Elo · 4 rated

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Meng DingNow 1672
If they win+12→ 1684
If they lose-12→ 1660
Seok Hyeon KoNow 1672
If they win+16→ 1688
If they lose-16→ 1656

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.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1581 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.80
Sig. strikes / min
3.15
46%
Strike accuracy
50%
4.33
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
1.93
51%
Strike defense
62%
0.50
Takedown avg.
3
0%
Takedown accuracy
26%
0%
Takedown defense
50%
0
Submission avg.
0.25

Trajectory

Meng DingSeok Hyeon Ko
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

28 (80%)
KO/TKO
6 (46%)
2 (6%)
Submission
0 (0%)
5 (14%)
Decision
7 (54%)

Combat Edge model read

Meng Ding61%
Seok Hyeon Ko 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Meng Ding a 61% favorite over Seok Hyeon Ko in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1672 vs 1672), separated by just 0 points.

Meng Ding enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Meng Ding finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Seok Hyeon Ko 46%.

Meng Ding carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.