Who won Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova?
Melissa Croden won Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS MALOTT
Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova
EventUFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS MALOTT
DateApr 18, 2026
DivisionWomen's Bantamweight
StatusCompleted
VenueCANADA LIFE CENTRE
BroadcastPARAMOUNT +
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Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova is a completed Women's Bantamweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS MALOTT. Melissa Croden defeated Darya Zheleznyakova by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova quick answers
What event is Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova on?
Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BURNS VS MALOTT.
What are the records for Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova?
Melissa Croden enters with a 8-3-0 record and Darya Zheleznyakova enters with a 10-3-0 record.
What division is Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova?
Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova is listed as a Women's Bantamweight fight.
W
Scare | 8-3-0Melissa Croden
L
Iron Lady | 10-3-0Darya Zheleznyakova
Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jerin Valel
Details :(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Melissa Croden
Elo1623Solid
3Y trend1554 → 1623
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Darya Zheleznyakova
Elo1638Solid
3Y trend1660 → 1638
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Melissa Croden won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Melissa Croden led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova comparison →Result
Melissa CrodenDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJerin Valel
Details(29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing+18Melissa Croden (1605 → 1623)-18Darya Zheleznyakova (1656 → 1638)
Elo edge
Melissa Croden1623+18 last move
Darya Zheleznyakova1638-18 last move
Recorded fight totals
Melissa CrodenvsDarya Zheleznyakova
Control time
5:12vs0:00
Sig. strikes
69vs41
Total strikes
92vs81
Takedowns
4vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Melissa CrodenKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Darya ZheleznyakovaKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Luana SantosMelissa Croden: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Dec 13, 2025Darya Zheleznyakova: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 8, 2025
Tainara LisboaMelissa Croden: win · TKO (Punches) · Oct 18, 2025Darya Zheleznyakova: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 14, 2023
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