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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
5' 9"
Reach
68.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Canada
Key Stats
73%
Win Rate
88%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
11
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Scare". That's what they call Melissa Croden, and is ranked #15 at UFC women's bantamweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
On the feet he's a problem: 4.27 significant strikes a minute at 56% accuracy, and 75% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
Most recent outing: a win over Daria Zhelezniakova via decision - unanimous. Business handled.
Recent Fights
Daria Zhelezniakova
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 18, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Luana Santos
Decision - Unanimous · Dec 14, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape
Tainara Lisboa
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Oct 18, 2025
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
Ashley Deen
KO/TKO R2 · Oct 26, 2024
LFA 195: Wetzell vs. Usmonov
Katharina Lehner
KO/TKO R3 · Oct 7, 2023
LFA 169: Ward vs. Walker