August 29, 2026
Welterweight Bout
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| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Total UFC Fights | 1 | 2 |
| Experience Gap | -1 | 1 |
| Experience ELO | 1 061 | 918 |
| ELO Change | +61 | -61 |
Both fighters entered with identical experience levels (1 fights each). On this fight, close to zero experience-based adjustments were applied.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Title Fight ? | No | No |
| Title Fight ELO | 1 020 | 959 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
This was not a title fight, so both fighters received standard ELO adjustments. However, since ELO is a relative system, victories over former champions can have an indirect impact, and Title Fight ELO can differ from Basic ELO.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Fight Outcome | Decision - Unanimous | Decision - Unanimous |
| Last Round | 3 | 3 |
| Time of Finish | 5:00 | 5:00 |
| Win Type ELO | 1 041 | 949 |
| ELO Change | +41 | -41 |
Cam Nelson earned a clear Decision - Unanimous, receiving full decision bonuses for controlling the fight across all rounds. Of course, a finish would have yielded even greater rewards.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed | 41 | 39 |
| Significant Strikes Attempted | 70 | 79 |
| Total Strikes Landed | 47 | 72 |
| Knockdowns Scored | 0 | 0 |
| Striking ELO | 1 020 | 955 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
Ding Meng controlled the striking through superior volume (72 vs 47 total strikes). However, since Ding Meng lost the overall fight, his striking superiority couldn't be converted into ELO bonuses. Cam Nelson's positive striking ELO reflects the overall victory rather than striking dominance.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Takedowns Landed | 4 | 0 |
| Takedowns Attempted | 11 | 1 |
| Ground Control Time | 6:34 | 1:10 |
| Ground Strikes Landed | 2 | 0 |
| Ground ELO | 1 054 | 925 |
| ELO Change | +54 | -54 |
Cam Nelson controlled Ding Meng on the ground with 4 vs 0 takedowns, 6:34 of control time, 2 ground strikes, earning substantial ground ELO bonuses.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Days Since Last Fight | N/A | 91 |
| Activity ELO | 1 020 | 959 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
Cam Nelson demonstrated incredible warrior mentality with a tournament-style turnaround with within null days since his last fight, earning one of the highest possible activity bonuses for the lightning-quick return. As the winner, Cam Nelson capitalized on this activity level, while Ding Meng's 91-day layoff didn't factor into the scoring since only winners receive activity bonuses.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Win Streak | 1 | 0 |
| Win Streak ELO | 1 022 | 959 |
| ELO Change | +22 | -20 |
Cam Nelson started a new win streak, earning a momentum bonus. Ding Meng is back at 0 with this loss.
| Metric | Cam Nelson | Ding Meng |
|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Welterweight | Welterweight |
| Double Championship Fight | No | No |
| Basic/Category ELO | 1 020 | 959 |
| ELO Change | +20 | -20 |
This category provides the foundation ELO scoring without bonuses, except for exceptional multiple division champions.
Why It Matters:
Extra bonuses are awarded for title victories and undefeated streaks. These bonuses are only calculated for certain fighters with notable performances. Only UFC champions and undefeated fighters (in the UFC) can receive these bonuses.