Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler

👊 Croden has made a solid start to her UFC career, winning two of her first three bouts. She stopped Tainara Lisboa in the third round on her debut, dropped a decision to Luana Santos, and then outpointed Darya Zheleznyakova this April. The Canadian boasts six knockouts among her eight professional wins, but all three of her UFC appearances have gone into the third round. Chandler, meanwhile, bounced back from a loss to Joselyne Edwards by submitting Priscila Cachoeira in the opening round.

Despite both fighters showcasing a high finish rate, a drawn-out contest seems likely here. Croden’s UFC fights have all reached the third round, while Chandler has repeatedly proven she can go the full 15 minutes against seasoned opponents. The Canadian tends to ramp up the pressure and works frequently in the clinch, whereas the American is adept at slowing the pace with her grappling. This stylistic clash sets the stage for a lengthy battle. Pick: over 2.5 rounds.