Location: Cotai Arena, Macau, China
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Bout: Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)
VENUE DETAILS — COTAI ARENA (MACAU)
One of Asia’s premier MMA venues, the Cotai Arena is known for:
- Loud, pro‑Chinese crowd energy
- Fast canvas surface (benefits movement‑heavy fighters)
- Humid indoor conditions that can affect cardio
- Historically strong performances from Chinese prospects
Capacity: 15,000 Octagon Size: 30‑foot standard UFC cage
START TIME (LOCAL & US)
- Main Card: 7:00 PM CST (Macau)
- Prelims: 4:00 PM CST
- US Pacific Time (Your Time):
- Prelims: 1:00 AM PDT
- Main Card: 4:00 AM PDT
INJURY REPORT
Jose Henrique
- No reported injuries
- Full training camp at Chute Boxe
- Weight cut expected to be smooth
Ding Meng
- Minor ankle sprain in early April — fully recovered
- No current limitations
- Completed full grappling camp in Beijing
Both fighters enter the bout healthy and cleared.
FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
Jose “Ze” Henrique
Record: 11–2 Style: Muay Thai / BJJ Height/Reach: 6’3” / 78” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- Heavy low kicks and body kicks
- Strong clinch game with elbows
- Dangerous front‑choke series
- Durable and composed under pressure
Weaknesses
- Slow starter
- Can be taken down early
- Sometimes backs up to the fence too easily
Ding Meng
Record: 9–1 Style: Sanda / Wrestling hybrid Height/Reach: 6’1” / 75” Stance: Switch
Strengths
- Explosive entries and level changes
- Fast hands with good counter right
- Strong top control and ground‑and‑pound
- Crowd support in Macau
Weaknesses
- Susceptible to body shots
- Cardio fades in late rounds
- Overcommits on takedown attempts
RECENT FORM
Jose Henrique — Last 5
- Win — TKO (Elbows)
- Win — Decision
- Loss — Submission
- Win — KO (Head Kick)
- Win — Decision
Henrique has won 4 of his last 5, showing improved takedown defense and sharper striking.
Ding Meng — Last 5
- Win — TKO (Punches)
- Win — Decision
- Win — Submission
- Loss — Decision
- Win — TKO
Meng has won 4 of his last 5, with his only loss coming to a strong grappler. His striking has improved significantly.
FIGHT HISTORY & STYLISTIC NOTES
- This is the first meeting between the two.
- Henrique has fought internationally; Meng has fought mostly in Asia.
- Henrique’s best path: keep the fight standing, punish Meng’s entries with knees and kicks.
- Meng’s best path: early takedowns, top control, and pressure.
- If the fight goes late, Henrique’s cardio advantage becomes significant.
BETTING TRENDS
Jose Henrique Trends
- 3 of last 4 wins by finish
- 4–1 as a betting favorite
- 5 of last 7 fights have gone UNDER 2.5 rounds
Ding Meng Trends
- 4 of last 5 wins by finish
- 3–0 fighting in China
- 6 of last 8 fights ended inside the distance
Matchup Trends
- Henrique’s body‑kick game matches well vs Meng’s known weakness
- Meng’s wrestling could steal early rounds
- Both fighters have finishing power
FIGHT ODDS
Jose Henrique + 100
Ding Meng – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
