Ding Meng outlanded Cameron Nelson 14-3 in significant strikes, while Nelson scored the round’s only takedown and led control time 1:58 to 1:10. The round gives judges a contrast between Ding’s striking volume and Nelson’s wrestling, and Nelson needs to raise his striking output to make his control count more clearly on the scorecards.

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Nelson outlanded Meng 20-12 in significant strikes, added two takedowns and controlled 2:42 of Round 2. That combination likely puts the round on Nelson’s side of the scorecards, leaving the pre-fight favorite Meng needing to raise his striking output and prevent further takedowns.

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Cameron Nelson outlanded Ding Meng 18-13 in significant strikes, completed the only takedown and added 1:54 of control. That likely puts round one on Nelson’s scorecard, so Meng needs to improve his 13-of-30 striking accuracy and avoid extended control.

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