Career Averages - Ding Meng
Career Averages - Jose Henrique
Ding Meng
Jose Henrique
Ding Meng - Fight History
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Round 1
They may both have lost on
Dana White's Contender Series
, but welterweight hopefuls Ding (35-9) and Souza (8-1) get the call here anyway. The difference in experience is one of the widest in modern UFC history; we’ll see if it shows in the cage. Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro will be in charge of rules enforcement once the action starts, and at a word from Ribeiro, they go to work in the center of the cage. Both fighters are orthodox, and Souza’s advantage in height appears to be closer to six inches than the one inch advertised by the tale of the tape. His reach is also much greater, especially with his legs, but it makes little difference in the early going, as Ding bounces around on the outside, then enters range with single leg kicks or jabs. Souza sticks Ding with a one-two that snaps his head back and reddens his face. Ding shakes it off but appears wary to enter the pocket again, reacting to Souza’s every feint. Ding hacks at the lead leg with an outside kick, then another. Halfway through the round, it’s Souza’s long jab and right cross against Ding’s persistent calf kicks, and Ding starts to pull ahead. Ding backs Souza to the fence and explodes into range with a trio of punches to the head and chest. Souza circles away from the fence and pops Ding with a nice jab, but his punching volume has waned badly. The horn sounds.
10-9 Ding.
Round 2
Souza immediately reaches out with the jab, and appears to be waiting on Ding’s calf kicks, looking to counter. Ding marches him down, and Souza meets him with a nice kick to the body. Ding is struggling to get inside Souza’s huge range early, but he lands his first calf kick of the round about 40 seconds in and it’s a good one. Souza catches Ming entering the pocket and meets him with a flush knee to the jaw that has the Chinese fighter backing away. Souza stays disciplined but pursues, looking to capitalize. Ding recovers quickly, but Souza steps into the pocket and meets him with a boot right up the middle that lands mostly on the cup. “Shaolin” pauses the action, but Ding takes only a few seconds to recover. When they resume, Souza has gone southpaw, perhaps in deference to the damage his left leg has already taken, and his right jab is immediately in Ding’s face. Ding catches a kick, rushes forward and corrals Souza against the fence with a flurry of punches that mostly glance off the arms. With under a minute to go, they have returned to the center of the cage and Ding is very much the aggressor, charging into range with punches. The horn sounds.
10-9 Ding.
Round 3
Between rounds, Souza refutes his cornermen’s claim that he’s winning the fight, and we’d have to agree. In any case, he is southpaw once again and comes forward with that long right jab. Ding is patient, flicking out low kicks and trying to answer Souza’s jab with his own. Ding’s mix of vertical and lateral movement in the pocket are making it difficult for Souza to land anything clean. Ding is trying his own jab much more than he was when Souza was in orthodox stance, but it’s still coming up badly short. Ding steps into range with three punches, but Souza parries them and answers with a left cross. Ding lands his first really solid kick to the lead right leg of southpaw Souza and the leg nearly buckles, not good news for a man already down to Plan B on the feet. Ding is pursuing, but failing to cut off the cage, his footwork not nearly as slick off the front foot. However, he manages to corral his man against the fence and clocks him with a nice overhand right before Souza slides out the side. Souza plants his feet near the middle of the cage and lands a good left hand, but then starts doing some strange showboating or taunting with nearly 30 seconds left, pointing variously at the Octagon floor, the crowd and his opponent. It doesn’t accomplish anything, but it also doesn’t quite cost him the round, on our scorecard at least. The horn sounds on the first mediocre fight of the night.
10-9 Souza (29-28 Ding).
The Official Result
Jose Henrique Souza def. Meng Ding via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
AJ picks Henrique, citing his youth (24), length, and violent striking style. He thinks Henrique's Thai clinch, elbows, and knees will be too much for the older Ding Meng, who he suspects is older than listed. AJ expects a KO win for Henrique, noting Ding's aggressive style plays into Henrique's brawling strengths.
AJ likes Jose Henrique's tricky style, noting he is a Nova Uniao prospect with heavy hands and good elbows. He thinks Henrique's close-range weapons (elbows, knees) will be effective against Meng Ding, who smothers his shots and ends up in the clinch. AJ also questions Meng Ding's age, suspecting he is older than listed. He predicts Henrique finds a finish in a fun fight.
AJ picks Jose Henrique as a slight underdog, citing his Muay Thai edge and close-range violence with knees and elbows. He notes that Ding Meng smothers his shots and has a bad habit of clinching, which plays into Henrique's strengths. AJ predicts a late stoppage, possibly in round three, but acknowledges it's a close fight.
Angelo picks Ding Meng, calling him a 'complete savage' with 28 knockout wins. He believes Jose Henrique is too hittable and that Ding's power and aggression will lead to a finish or high score. He is surprised by the pricing and thinks Ding is a discount.
Angelo is confident that Ding Meng will win, citing his experience, power, and aggressive style. He notes that Henrique relies on wearing opponents down, but Ding is too dangerous and too good a grappler to be caught in that game. He has already placed a half-unit bet on Ding at -115 and expects the line to continue moving.
Angelo picks Ding Meng because he has a ton of experience, is a menace, and is too dangerous. He notes that Ding has 28 knockout wins and is a much larger favorite than the odds suggest. He bet on Ding at minus 115.
Big Brady picks Ding Meng by second-round knockout, expecting a sloppy brawl. He describes Ding as a marauder who comes forward, eats punches, and breaks opponents, with 28 career KOs. He criticizes Henrique's defense, chin, and backing-up style, predicting Henrique gets knocked out brutally.
Cody picks Henrique, citing his youth (24), height (6'3), reach (79 in), and potential. He notes that Ding is a 45-fight veteran who hasn't improved and is only on the card because it's in China. Henrique was supposed to fight a better opponent (Charles Radtke) and has had a full camp. Cody believes Henrique's length and work rate will be too much for Ding.
Connor picks Jose Henrique Sousa because he is bigger than Ding, likes the clinch just as much, and is the more violent athlete. Ding is slow and will put himself in Henrique's comfort range. Connor acknowledges the fight could be awful if both square off, but Henrique is the pick.
Jacob picks Jose Henrique as a slight dog because he likes his length, jab, and knees in the clinch. He notes that Jose doesn't have typical tall guy defense and can sit in the pocket. He thinks the odds are close for a reason and that Jose can keep Ding at bay.
Lucrative James picks Ding Meng on experience, noting his 44 pro fights and ability to weather storms. He thinks Jose Henrique is young and gets hit too much, and despite his power, he can be dragged into wars and has poor defense. He predicts a decision win for Meng, but calls the fight volatile and says he may not bet it unless the under 2.5 rounds line is good.
The host picks Ding Meng, believing his durability and aggressive striking will overwhelm Henrique. He notes Henrique is too hittable and lacks the speed to avoid Ding's power. He expects Ding to crash the pocket and land big shots, leading to a knockout win. He considers minus 125 a steal.
The host picks Ding Meng over Jose Henrique, expecting Meng to put together an aggressive striking game and land big shots, ultimately winning by knockout.
Paul picks Henrique but admits he hates both fighters. He notes Ding's chin issues and Henrique's training with Andre Pederneiras. However, he is not confident and calls it a leap of faith. He thinks both are terrible but sides with Henrique based on potential growth.
The Guru picks Meng Ding over Jose Sousa, favoring Ding's experience and power. He believes Ding's aggressive pocket boxing and knockout power will overwhelm the younger, lanky Sousa, who lacks notable wins. He expects Ding to close the distance and land a knockout shot.
The MMA Guru picks Ding Meng to win by knockout. He is very excited about Ding Meng's signing and believes his aggressive pressure and dirty boxing will overwhelm Jose Henrique, who has poor tall man's defense. He notes Ding Meng's 44 professional fights and his ability to throw down in the pocket.
The Guru sides with Ming's experience and power, expecting a finish from either side. He notes Henrique has a good jab and knees but weaker open-mat takedown defense. Ming has a good kick arsenal and dirty boxing. He admits low confidence and expects someone gets knocked out or submitted.
Zane picks Jose Henrique Sousa because he is taller, more dynamic, faster, and has a powerful clinch game. Ding Meng is a slow wall-and-stall artist who will put himself in the range where Henrique is comfortable. Zane notes both fighters are not ready for this level, but Henrique is the more plausible fighter.
Jose Henrique - Fight History
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View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ding (-125); Souza (+110)
Round 1
They may both have lost on
Dana White's Contender Series
, but welterweight hopefuls Ding (35-9) and Souza (8-1) get the call here anyway. The difference in experience is one of the widest in modern UFC history; we’ll see if it shows in the cage. Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro will be in charge of rules enforcement once the action starts, and at a word from Ribeiro, they go to work in the center of the cage. Both fighters are orthodox, and Souza’s advantage in height appears to be closer to six inches than the one inch advertised by the tale of the tape. His reach is also much greater, especially with his legs, but it makes little difference in the early going, as Ding bounces around on the outside, then enters range with single leg kicks or jabs. Souza sticks Ding with a one-two that snaps his head back and reddens his face. Ding shakes it off but appears wary to enter the pocket again, reacting to Souza’s every feint. Ding hacks at the lead leg with an outside kick, then another. Halfway through the round, it’s Souza’s long jab and right cross against Ding’s persistent calf kicks, and Ding starts to pull ahead. Ding backs Souza to the fence and explodes into range with a trio of punches to the head and chest. Souza circles away from the fence and pops Ding with a nice jab, but his punching volume has waned badly. The horn sounds.
10-9 Ding.
Round 2
Souza immediately reaches out with the jab, and appears to be waiting on Ding’s calf kicks, looking to counter. Ding marches him down, and Souza meets him with a nice kick to the body. Ding is struggling to get inside Souza’s huge range early, but he lands his first calf kick of the round about 40 seconds in and it’s a good one. Souza catches Ming entering the pocket and meets him with a flush knee to the jaw that has the Chinese fighter backing away. Souza stays disciplined but pursues, looking to capitalize. Ding recovers quickly, but Souza steps into the pocket and meets him with a boot right up the middle that lands mostly on the cup. “Shaolin” pauses the action, but Ding takes only a few seconds to recover. When they resume, Souza has gone southpaw, perhaps in deference to the damage his left leg has already taken, and his right jab is immediately in Ding’s face. Ding catches a kick, rushes forward and corrals Souza against the fence with a flurry of punches that mostly glance off the arms. With under a minute to go, they have returned to the center of the cage and Ding is very much the aggressor, charging into range with punches. The horn sounds.
10-9 Ding.
Round 3
Between rounds, Souza refutes his cornermen’s claim that he’s winning the fight, and we’d have to agree. In any case, he is southpaw once again and comes forward with that long right jab. Ding is patient, flicking out low kicks and trying to answer Souza’s jab with his own. Ding’s mix of vertical and lateral movement in the pocket are making it difficult for Souza to land anything clean. Ding is trying his own jab much more than he was when Souza was in orthodox stance, but it’s still coming up badly short. Ding steps into range with three punches, but Souza parries them and answers with a left cross. Ding lands his first really solid kick to the lead right leg of southpaw Souza and the leg nearly buckles, not good news for a man already down to Plan B on the feet. Ding is pursuing, but failing to cut off the cage, his footwork not nearly as slick off the front foot. However, he manages to corral his man against the fence and clocks him with a nice overhand right before Souza slides out the side. Souza plants his feet near the middle of the cage and lands a good left hand, but then starts doing some strange showboating or taunting with nearly 30 seconds left, pointing variously at the Octagon floor, the crowd and his opponent. It doesn’t accomplish anything, but it also doesn’t quite cost him the round, on our scorecard at least. The horn sounds on the first mediocre fight of the night.
10-9 Souza (29-28 Ding).
The Official Result
Jose Henrique Souza def. Meng Ding via Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
AJ picks Henrique, citing his youth (24), length, and violent striking style. He thinks Henrique's Thai clinch, elbows, and knees will be too much for the older Ding Meng, who he suspects is older than listed. AJ expects a KO win for Henrique, noting Ding's aggressive style plays into Henrique's brawling strengths.
AJ likes Jose Henrique's tricky style, noting he is a Nova Uniao prospect with heavy hands and good elbows. He thinks Henrique's close-range weapons (elbows, knees) will be effective against Meng Ding, who smothers his shots and ends up in the clinch. AJ also questions Meng Ding's age, suspecting he is older than listed. He predicts Henrique finds a finish in a fun fight.
AJ picks Jose Henrique as a slight underdog, citing his Muay Thai edge and close-range violence with knees and elbows. He notes that Ding Meng smothers his shots and has a bad habit of clinching, which plays into Henrique's strengths. AJ predicts a late stoppage, possibly in round three, but acknowledges it's a close fight.
Angelo picks Ding Meng, calling him a 'complete savage' with 28 knockout wins. He believes Jose Henrique is too hittable and that Ding's power and aggression will lead to a finish or high score. He is surprised by the pricing and thinks Ding is a discount.
Angelo is confident that Ding Meng will win, citing his experience, power, and aggressive style. He notes that Henrique relies on wearing opponents down, but Ding is too dangerous and too good a grappler to be caught in that game. He has already placed a half-unit bet on Ding at -115 and expects the line to continue moving.
Angelo picks Ding Meng because he has a ton of experience, is a menace, and is too dangerous. He notes that Ding has 28 knockout wins and is a much larger favorite than the odds suggest. He bet on Ding at minus 115.
Big Brady picks Ding Meng by second-round knockout, expecting a sloppy brawl. He describes Ding as a marauder who comes forward, eats punches, and breaks opponents, with 28 career KOs. He criticizes Henrique's defense, chin, and backing-up style, predicting Henrique gets knocked out brutally.
Cody picks Henrique, citing his youth (24), height (6'3), reach (79 in), and potential. He notes that Ding is a 45-fight veteran who hasn't improved and is only on the card because it's in China. Henrique was supposed to fight a better opponent (Charles Radtke) and has had a full camp. Cody believes Henrique's length and work rate will be too much for Ding.
Connor picks Jose Henrique Sousa because he is bigger than Ding, likes the clinch just as much, and is the more violent athlete. Ding is slow and will put himself in Henrique's comfort range. Connor acknowledges the fight could be awful if both square off, but Henrique is the pick.
Jacob picks Jose Henrique as a slight dog because he likes his length, jab, and knees in the clinch. He notes that Jose doesn't have typical tall guy defense and can sit in the pocket. He thinks the odds are close for a reason and that Jose can keep Ding at bay.
Lucrative James picks Ding Meng on experience, noting his 44 pro fights and ability to weather storms. He thinks Jose Henrique is young and gets hit too much, and despite his power, he can be dragged into wars and has poor defense. He predicts a decision win for Meng, but calls the fight volatile and says he may not bet it unless the under 2.5 rounds line is good.
The host picks Ding Meng, believing his durability and aggressive striking will overwhelm Henrique. He notes Henrique is too hittable and lacks the speed to avoid Ding's power. He expects Ding to crash the pocket and land big shots, leading to a knockout win. He considers minus 125 a steal.
The host picks Ding Meng over Jose Henrique, expecting Meng to put together an aggressive striking game and land big shots, ultimately winning by knockout.
Paul picks Henrique but admits he hates both fighters. He notes Ding's chin issues and Henrique's training with Andre Pederneiras. However, he is not confident and calls it a leap of faith. He thinks both are terrible but sides with Henrique based on potential growth.
The Guru picks Meng Ding over Jose Sousa, favoring Ding's experience and power. He believes Ding's aggressive pocket boxing and knockout power will overwhelm the younger, lanky Sousa, who lacks notable wins. He expects Ding to close the distance and land a knockout shot.
The MMA Guru picks Ding Meng to win by knockout. He is very excited about Ding Meng's signing and believes his aggressive pressure and dirty boxing will overwhelm Jose Henrique, who has poor tall man's defense. He notes Ding Meng's 44 professional fights and his ability to throw down in the pocket.
The Guru sides with Ming's experience and power, expecting a finish from either side. He notes Henrique has a good jab and knees but weaker open-mat takedown defense. Ming has a good kick arsenal and dirty boxing. He admits low confidence and expects someone gets knocked out or submitted.
Zane picks Jose Henrique Sousa because he is taller, more dynamic, faster, and has a powerful clinch game. Ding Meng is a slow wall-and-stall artist who will put himself in the range where Henrique is comfortable. Zane notes both fighters are not ready for this level, but Henrique is the more plausible fighter.
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AJ picks Jose Henrique as a slight underdog, citing his Muay Thai edge and close-range violence with knees and elbows. He notes that Ding Meng smothers his shots and has a bad habit of clinching, which plays into Henrique's strengths. AJ predicts a late stoppage, possibly in round three, but acknowledges it's a close fight.
AJ likes Jose Henrique's tricky style, noting he is a Nova Uniao prospect with heavy hands and good elbows. He thinks Henrique's close-range weapons (elbows, knees) will be effective against Meng Ding, who smothers his shots and ends up in the clinch. AJ also questions Meng Ding's age, suspecting he is older than listed. He predicts Henrique finds a finish in a fun fight.
AJ picks Henrique, citing his youth (24), length, and violent striking style. He thinks Henrique's Thai clinch, elbows, and knees will be too much for the older Ding Meng, who he suspects is older than listed. AJ expects a KO win for Henrique, noting Ding's aggressive style plays into Henrique's brawling strengths.
Angelo picks Ding Meng, calling him a 'complete savage' with 28 knockout wins. He believes Jose Henrique is too hittable and that Ding's power and aggression will lead to a finish or high score. He is surprised by the pricing and thinks Ding is a discount.
Angelo picks Ding Meng because he has a ton of experience, is a menace, and is too dangerous. He notes that Ding has 28 knockout wins and is a much larger favorite than the odds suggest. He bet on Ding at minus 115.
Angelo is confident that Ding Meng will win, citing his experience, power, and aggressive style. He notes that Henrique relies on wearing opponents down, but Ding is too dangerous and too good a grappler to be caught in that game. He has already placed a half-unit bet on Ding at -115 and expects the line to continue moving.
Big Brady picks Ding Meng by second-round knockout, expecting a sloppy brawl. He describes Ding as a marauder who comes forward, eats punches, and breaks opponents, with 28 career KOs. He criticizes Henrique's defense, chin, and backing-up style, predicting Henrique gets knocked out brutally.
Cody picks Henrique, citing his youth (24), height (6'3), reach (79 in), and potential. He notes that Ding is a 45-fight veteran who hasn't improved and is only on the card because it's in China. Henrique was supposed to fight a better opponent (Charles Radtke) and has had a full camp. Cody believes Henrique's length and work rate will be too much for Ding.
Connor picks Jose Henrique Sousa because he is bigger than Ding, likes the clinch just as much, and is the more violent athlete. Ding is slow and will put himself in Henrique's comfort range. Connor acknowledges the fight could be awful if both square off, but Henrique is the pick.
Jacob picks Jose Henrique as a slight dog because he likes his length, jab, and knees in the clinch. He notes that Jose doesn't have typical tall guy defense and can sit in the pocket. He thinks the odds are close for a reason and that Jose can keep Ding at bay.
Lucrative James picks Ding Meng on experience, noting his 44 pro fights and ability to weather storms. He thinks Jose Henrique is young and gets hit too much, and despite his power, he can be dragged into wars and has poor defense. He predicts a decision win for Meng, but calls the fight volatile and says he may not bet it unless the under 2.5 rounds line is good.
The host picks Ding Meng over Jose Henrique, expecting Meng to put together an aggressive striking game and land big shots, ultimately winning by knockout.
The host picks Ding Meng, believing his durability and aggressive striking will overwhelm Henrique. He notes Henrique is too hittable and lacks the speed to avoid Ding's power. He expects Ding to crash the pocket and land big shots, leading to a knockout win. He considers minus 125 a steal.
Paul picks Henrique but admits he hates both fighters. He notes Ding's chin issues and Henrique's training with Andre Pederneiras. However, he is not confident and calls it a leap of faith. He thinks both are terrible but sides with Henrique based on potential growth.
The Guru sides with Ming's experience and power, expecting a finish from either side. He notes Henrique has a good jab and knees but weaker open-mat takedown defense. Ming has a good kick arsenal and dirty boxing. He admits low confidence and expects someone gets knocked out or submitted.
The Guru picks Meng Ding over Jose Sousa, favoring Ding's experience and power. He believes Ding's aggressive pocket boxing and knockout power will overwhelm the younger, lanky Sousa, who lacks notable wins. He expects Ding to close the distance and land a knockout shot.
The MMA Guru picks Ding Meng to win by knockout. He is very excited about Ding Meng's signing and believes his aggressive pressure and dirty boxing will overwhelm Jose Henrique, who has poor tall man's defense. He notes Ding Meng's 44 professional fights and his ability to throw down in the pocket.
Zane picks Jose Henrique Sousa because he is taller, more dynamic, faster, and has a powerful clinch game. Ding Meng is a slow wall-and-stall artist who will put himself in the range where Henrique is comfortable. Zane notes both fighters are not ready for this level, but Henrique is the more plausible fighter.
Comments (1)
Bit lazy, Jose, low cardio,maybe someone leg kicks him out of the ufc.. he kept suggesting to bang and then ran away. Taunted a bit near the end
Bit lazy, Jose, low cardio,maybe someone leg kicks him out of the ufc.. he kept suggesting to bang and then ran away. Taunted a bit near the end