"Zhelezniakova got going early on the feet, working behind a stiff jab and mixing in a few knees to the body. Croden responded by pressuring forward."
"By the end of the round, Croden was showing visible damage, with blood coming from her nose."
"With growing confidence and Zhelezniakova now in her range, Croden continued to swarm the Russian, bloodying her up and eventually landing a takedown to seal the round in her favor."
Melissa Croden aimed to secure a victory against Daria Zhelezniakova at UFC Winnipeg after a mixed start to her UFC career. Zhelezniakova began strong, utilizing a jab and body knees while Croden pressured her. The first round saw Croden sustain damage but remain active. In the second round, Croden increased her volume and aggression, eventually landing a takedown and gaining the upper hand as Zhelezniakova struggled to maintain her distance.
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