Melissa Croden

"Scare"

8-4-0

CanadaLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-0

Last fight: Loss vs Chelsea Chandler · Submission · Oct 17, 2026

8-4-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Chelsea ChandlerSUB · R1 4:52

UFCUFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott·October 17, 2026

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Melissa Croden holds a professional MMA record of 8-4-0. Croden has won 8 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Croden lands 4.07 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 2.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

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

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Career history

LOSS
vs Chelsea Chandler
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott· Oct 17, 2026· Women's Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 8-4
SUB
R1 · 4:52
WIN
vs Daria Zhelezniakova
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott· Apr 18, 2026· Women's Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Luana Santos
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 13, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tainara Lisboa
UFC Vancouver: De Ridder vs Hernandez· Oct 18, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 7-4
TKO
R3 · 4:32
WIN
vs Ashley Deen
LFA 195: Wetzell vs. Usmonov· Oct 25, 2024· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 8-7
TKO
R2 · 0:22
WIN
vs Katharina Lehner
LFA 169: Ward vs. Walker· Oct 6, 2023· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 8-5
TKO
R3 · 3:20
LOSS
vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
LFA 157: Croden vs. Cavalcanti· Apr 21, 2023· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 5-1
UD
WIN
vs Cornelia Holm×1Title bout · Title win #1
PAWFC 2· Aug 27, 2022· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 5-5
TKO
R3 · 3:22
WIN
vs Jackie MacLean
PAWFC 1· Jan 15, 2022· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:59
LOSS
vs Evelyn Martins
Titan FC 67· Feb 12, 2021· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-0
SD
WIN
vs Elizabeth Schroder
Fight Night 12· Jan 25, 2020· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 2:30
WIN
vs Jo Maisonneuve
Fight Night 11· Sep 28, 2019· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R3 · 1:37

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingTaekwondoMuay Thai

2023Runner-up · LFA Bantamweight Title · Women's Bantamweight
2022Bantamweight Championship · Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship (PAWFC)
2019Champion · Rumble in the Cage · Women's Featherweight
Champion · Amateur MMA Stockton California
Brown belt · BJJ
Started 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, United States Former
UFC Performance Institute · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
Ravenhouse MMA · Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada Former
Champions Creed · Calgary, Alberta, Canada Former
Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
Jackson-Wink MMA · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Former
Pound 4 Pound Muay Thai · Littleton, Colorado, United States Former
Tiger Muay Thai · Muay Thai · Phuket, Thailand Former

Coaches

Curtis Demarce · Head coach
Dan Miller · Head coach
Roger Huerta · Striking coach
Frank Hickman · Striking coach
George Hickman · Striking coach

Training partners

Hailey Cowan

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (57 fighters)

Punch power63

Kick power68

Punch speed95

Kick speed82

Accuracy95

Takedowns93

Ground striking94

Submissions53

Chin81

Body strength86

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.07per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.17per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.13per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed69%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.07per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.17per min

59% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.13per 15 min

47% success

Takedowns stuffed69%

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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Official UFC Ranking

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

Current: Unranked
Meta rank: #15 Women's Bantamweight
Peak: #14 Women's Bantamweight
First ranked: Jul 21, 2026
Times ranked: 14

Women's Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1655▼39
Peak: 1694Apr 18, 2026
Rated fights: 12

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Frequently asked questions

When does Melissa Croden fight next?

Melissa Croden has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Melissa Croden's record?

Melissa Croden's professional MMA record is 8-4-0.

Who is Melissa Croden fighting next?

Melissa Croden's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Melissa Croden fight last?

Melissa Croden most recently fought Chelsea Chandler at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott on Saturday, October 17, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Melissa Croden fight in?

Melissa Croden fights at Women's Bantamweight.

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.

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CAREER SUMMARY