Darya Zheleznyakova weighed in at 61.69 kg while Melissa Croden came in at 61.46 kg for their upcoming bout at UFC Winnipeg. Both fighters successfully made weight for their strawweight contest. The weigh-in results were officially confirmed ahead of the event. This marks another step in Zheleznyakova's UFC campaign.
Darya Zheleznyakova and Melissa Croden both cleared the scales ahead of their strawweight bout at UFC Winnipeg, with official weigh-in results confirming the matchup is set to proceed as scheduled.
Zheleznyakova tipped the scales at 61.69 kg, while Croden came in at 61.46 kg, both well within the 115-pound strawweight limit. The successful weigh-ins represent another milestone in Zheleznyakova's ongoing UFC campaign.
Croden enters the contest with an 8-3-0 professional record. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-nine with a 68-inch reach, giving her notable physical tools at strawweight. She produces 4.1 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy, pointing to an active and fairly efficient striking output. She also averages just over one takedown per 15 minutes, adding a modest grappling dimension to her game.
Why it matters
- Both fighters making weight without issue keeps the card intact and eliminates any scoring complications.
- The bout adds competitive depth to UFC Winnipeg's strawweight representation.
- Croden's blend of striking volume and takedown threat sets up an intriguing stylistic test for Zheleznyakova.
