Russian fighter Darya Zheleznyakova successfully weighed in at 61.69 kg for her bantamweight bout against Melissa Croden at UFC Winnipeg. Croden came in at 61.46 kg for the women's bantamweight contest. The weigh-in photo confirms both fighters made weight without issues. The bout is part of the preliminary card for the event.
Russian prospect Darya Zheleznyakova and Canadian fighter Melissa Croden both made weight Thursday ahead of their women's bantamweight preliminary card bout at UFC Winnipeg, with Zheleznyakova tipping the scales at 61.69 kg and Croden coming in at 61.46 kg.
Verified fighter data for Zheleznyakova was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, but the weigh-in photo confirms she cleared the bantamweight limit without issue.
Croden, 35, carries an 8-3 record into the contest and stands five-foot-nine with a 68-inch reach — a physical frame that suits the 135-pound division well. The orthodox Canadian is an active striker, landing 4.1 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and mixes in a modest takedown threat at 1.02 per 15 minutes. She has not recorded a submission attempt in her UFC appearances, pointing to a game plan built primarily around striking and wrestling rather than ground finishing.
Why it matters
- Croden's striking output and solid accuracy make her a measurable threat on the feet for any bantamweight opponent.
- Both fighters cleared the limit cleanly, removing any weight-miss uncertainty heading into fight week.
- The preliminary placement means the bantamweight contest will set the tone for the Winnipeg card before the main slate begins.
