Melissa Croden
“Scare”
UFC record
Last 4: LWLW
Profile
- Age
- 35 (born April 12, 1991)
- Weight
- 135 lbs.
- UFC record
- 2-2
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC2
- KO/TKO 1
- Decision 1
Losses in the UFC2
- Submission 1
- Decision 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 4.07 top 41%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 2.17
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.13 top 18%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.3
Next fight
In the record book
About Melissa Croden
Melissa Croden "Scare" is a women's bantamweight mixed martial artist, born on April 12, 1991. Croden is ranked #14 in the official UFC women's bantamweight rankings.
Croden first fought in the UFC at UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen in October 2025 and beat Tainara Lisboa by KO/TKO. Across 4 fights in the UFC, Croden is 2-2.
Statistically, Croden lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 82% of women's bantamweights and avoids strikes better than 81% of women's bantamweights.
Croden was 34 when the first UFC win came, against Tainara Lisboa.
Most recently, Croden lost to Chelsea Chandler by kimura from side control at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott in October 2026.
UFC fight history
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L
Submission · Kimura From Side Control · R1 4:52
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott
Oct 17, 2026
11Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
Apr 18, 2026
69Str 4TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape
Dec 13, 2025
22Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Half Guard · R3 4:32
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen
Oct 18, 2025
99Str 2TD 1KD
Quick answers
What is Melissa Croden's record?
Melissa Croden's UFC record is 2 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Melissa Croden?
Melissa Croden is 35 years old, born on April 12, 1991.
Who did Melissa Croden fight last?
Melissa Croden lost to Chelsea Chandler by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott on Oct 17, 2026.