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 (1604 → 1622)-18Darya Zheleznyakova (1656 → 1638)
DateApr 18, 2026
DivisionWomen's Bantamweight
StatusCompleted
VenueCANADA LIFE CENTRE
BroadcastPARAMOUNT +
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W
Scare | 8-3-0Melissa Croden
L
Iron Lady | 10-4-0Darya 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
Elo1622Solid
3Y trend1553 → 1622
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Darya Zheleznyakova
Elo1617Solid
3Y trend1660 → 1617
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
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.
Compare Melissa Croden and Darya Zheleznyakova across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Melissa CrodenDarya Zheleznyakova
Elo edge
Melissa Croden1622+18 last move
Darya Zheleznyakova1617-20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Melissa Croden#22 of 69 active Women Bantamweight fighters · 1622 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tainara Lisboa (rated 1608 at the time): +30.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jacqueline Cavalcanti (rated 1550 at the time): -26.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +69 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 7 points behind #21 Alivia Bierley, 1 ahead of #23 Thalyta Silva.
Darya Zheleznyakova#25 of 69 active Women Bantamweight fighters · 1617 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Montserrat Rendon (rated 1620 at the time): +23.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Melissa Mullins (rated 1596 at the time): -28.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -19 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #24 Summer Onley, 4 ahead of #26 Luana Carolina.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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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
Round stats
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
Who won Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova?
Melissa Croden won Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
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 10-4-0 record.
What division is Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova?
Melissa Croden vs Darya Zheleznyakova is listed as a Women's Bantamweight fight.
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