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Melissa Croden

"Scare"
8-3-0#15Women's BantamweightCanadaCanadaLast 5
Amateur MMA 5-0
8-3-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Chelsea Chandler
UFCUFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Melissa Croden holds a professional MMA record of 8-3-0. Melissa Croden has won 8 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 1 by decision. In the UFC, Melissa Croden lands 4.27 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 2.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1991-04-12
Age
35
Nationality
Canada
Birthplace
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingTaekwondo
  • 2022Bantamweight Championship · Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship
  • 2019Champion · Rumble In The Cage · featherweight
  • 2015Started in MMA
  • Brown belt · BJJ
  • Amateur MMA 5-0 · Record
  • AGE 11Started in Taekwondo
  • Started in Kickboxing

Camp

  • Alavanca · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Rocky Mountain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · BJJ · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Dunamis · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, US
  • Tiger Muay Thai · Muay Thai · Phuket, Thailand Former
  • Jackson-Wink MMA · Albuquerque, New Mexico, US Former
  • Pound 4 Pound Muay Thai · Muay Thai · Littleton, Colorado, US Former

Coaches

  • Roger Huerta · Head coach
  • Frank Hickman
  • George Hickman

Training partners

  • Hailey Cowan

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.27per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.13per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.02per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed67%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.27per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.13per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.02per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed67%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Melissa Croden sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Melissa Croden earns per fight.

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Upcoming

  1. UFCUFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott
    vs Chelsea ChandlerWomen's Bantamweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Daria Zhelezniakova
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott· Apr 18, 2026· Women's Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 10-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Luana Santos
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 13, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Tainara Lisboa
    UFCUFC Vancouver: De Ridder vs Hernandez· Oct 18, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 7-4
    TKO
    R3 · 4:32
  4. WIN
    vs Ashley Deen
    LFA 195: Wetzell vs. Usmonov· Oct 25, 2024· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 8-7
    TKO
    R2 · 0:22
  5. WIN
    vs Katharina Lehner
    LFA 169: Ward vs. Walker· Oct 6, 2023· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 8-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:20
  6. LOSS
    vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
    LFA 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti· Apr 21, 2023· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 5-1
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Cornelia Holm×1Title bout · Title win #1
    PAWFC 2· Aug 27, 2022· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 5-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:22
  8. WIN
    vs Jackie MacLean
    PAWFC 1· Jan 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:59
  9. LOSS
    vs Evelyn Martins
    Titan FC 67· Feb 12, 2021· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-0
    SD
  10. WIN
    vs Elizabeth Schroder
    Fight Night 12· Jan 25, 2020· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:30
  11. WIN
    vs Jo Maisonneuve
    Fight Night 11· Sep 28, 2019· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R3 · 1:37

Official UFC Ranking

Melissa Croden's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#15 Women's Bantamweight
Meta rank
#9 Women's Bantamweight
Peak
#15 Women's Bantamweight
First ranked
Jul 21, 2026
Times ranked
10

Women's Bantamweight

#1#5#10#15Jul 21, 2026 · #15Sep 22, 2026 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1688▲28
Peak
1688Apr 18, 2026
Rated fights
11
1500160017002020202220242026Sep 28, 2019 · 1541Jan 25, 2020 · 1576Feb 12, 2021 · 1557Jan 15, 2022 · 1595Aug 27, 2022 · 1636Apr 21, 2023 · 1596Oct 6, 2023 · 1623Oct 25, 2024 · 1650Oct 18, 2025 · 1680Dec 14, 2025 · 1660Apr 18, 2026 · 16881688

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Frequently asked questions

When does Melissa Croden fight next?

Melissa Croden fights Chelsea Chandler on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott.

What is Melissa Croden's record?

Melissa Croden's professional MMA record is 8-3-0.

Who is Melissa Croden fighting next?

Melissa Croden's next opponent is Chelsea Chandler at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott.

Who did Melissa Croden fight last?

Melissa Croden most recently fought Daria Zhelezniakova at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott on Saturday, April 18, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Melissa Croden fight in?

Melissa Croden fights at Women's Bantamweight.

Is Melissa Croden ranked in the UFC?

Melissa Croden is currently ranked #15 in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Melissa Croden have?

Melissa Croden has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Melissa Croden?

Melissa Croden is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Melissa Croden weigh?

Melissa Croden weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Melissa Croden's reach?

Melissa Croden has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Melissa Croden?

Melissa Croden is 35 years old (born Apr 12, 1991).

Where is Melissa Croden from?

Melissa Croden is from Canada.