Ding Meng VS Jose Henrique Souza

Jose Henrique Souza defeated Ding Meng by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) in a welterweight preliminary bout at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo in Macau on May 30, 2026. The fight went the full three rounds, presenting judges with a clear contrast in styles: Meng pressed forward with persistent low kicks throughout, while Souza countered off the back foot with sharp jabs and headhunting power shots. A second-round knee strike from Souza landed flush and left Meng visibly hurt, the clearest single turning point in the bout. The split verdict reflected how closely contested the fight was, with one judge siding with Meng (28-29) while the other two scored for Souza. The victory extended Souza's winning streak to four consecutive fights, improving his professional record to 9-1.

Two UFC debutants collide at welterweight in front of a home crowd in Macau, with Chinese veteran Ding Meng — a journeyman with over 30 stoppages across regional titles — facing Nova Uniao prospect Jose Henrique Souza, whose career was delayed by an anti-doping suspension but who brings the reach and athleticism of a long Brazilian prospect with elite camp pedigree. Seasoned regional finisher against polished South American prospect makes for a compelling opener.