Daria Zheleznyakova successfully weighed in at 61.69 kg for her women's bantamweight bout against Melissa Croden, who came in at 61.46 kg at UFC Winnipeg. Both fighters made weight for their preliminary card matchup. This represents Zheleznyakova's scheduled appearance on the event.
Both fighters hit the scale without issue ahead of their women's bantamweight clash at UFC Winnipeg, with Daria Zheleznyakova registering 61.69 kg and Melissa Croden coming in slightly lighter at 61.46 kg. The preliminary card bout is officially on after both competitors made weight on April 17.
Melissa Croden carries an 8-3 record into the cage and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the matchup. The 35-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-nine with a 68-inch reach, giving her notable size for the division. She lands 4.1 significant strikes per minute at a 48 percent accuracy rate and adds a takedown threat at just over one per 15 minutes, though she rarely looks for submissions.
Why it matters
- Both fighters cleared the 135-pound bantamweight limit without issue, removing any scoring penalties or rescheduling concerns heading into fight night.
- Croden's combination of striking volume and takedown ability gives her multiple paths to victory.
- The preliminary card slot means the bout will set the tone for the evening's action in Winnipeg.
