Daria Zheleznyakova and Melissa Croden successfully completed their weigh-ins for their upcoming bout at UFC Winnipeg. Zheleznyakova weighed in at 61.69 kg while Croden came in slightly lighter at 61.46 kg. Both fighters are now cleared to compete on the card. The post includes an official photo from the weigh-in ceremony.
Daria Zheleznyakova and Melissa Croden both came in on weight Thursday ahead of their scheduled bout at UFC Winnipeg, clearing the final hurdle before they step into the octagon.
Zheleznyakova tipped the scales at 61.69 kg, while Croden weighed in slightly lighter at 61.46 kg. Both fighters are officially cleared to compete.
Croden enters the fight carrying an 8-3-0 professional record. The 35-year-old orthodox striker stands five-foot-nine with a 68-inch reach, giving her a physical presence that is difficult to overlook in the women's division. She lands 4.1 significant strikes per minute at a 48 percent accuracy clip and adds just over one takedown per 15 minutes of action, painting the picture of a well-rounded competitor who does her best work on the feet.
Why it matters
- Both fighters hitting weight confirms the bout is officially on, removing any last-minute uncertainty from the UFC Winnipeg card.
- Croden's combination of striking volume and takedown activity gives her multiple paths to victory and sets up an intriguing stylistic puzzle for Zheleznyakova.
- A win for either fighter in front of a Canadian crowd in Winnipeg carries meaningful momentum in a competitive women's division.
