Darya Zheleznyakova vs Melissa Croden Full Fight – UFC Fight Night 273

Melissa Croden defeated Darya Zheleznyakova via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) on April 18, 2026. The women’s bantamweight bout took place on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.

• The Dynamic: Zheleznyakova started strong in the opening round, finding success with her technical striking, sharp jabs, and lateral movement to circle away from danger. 

• The Turnaround: As the fight progressed, Croden relied heavily on her wrestling and pressure against the cage, successfully landing four takedowns and executing effective ground-and-pound to control the later rounds. 
• The Milestone: This victory marked the first decision win of Croden’s professional career, as all seven of her previous wins had come via stoppage.