Croden earns first career decision victory over Zheleznyakova

Melissa Croden defeated Daria Zheleznyakova by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28 on all three judges' cards at UFC Winnipeg. The victory improved Croden's record to 8-3 and marked her first career win by decision, as all her previous wins came by finish—six knockouts and one submission. Zheleznyakova's record now stands at 10-3 overall and 2-2 in the UFC. The win returns Croden to the win column after a previous setback.