Melissa Croden

Zhelezniakova had early success in a mostly standing first round, but Croden rallied in the second. Croden took over in the third, pressing forward and landing a late flurry to secure the decision.

Key moments

• Zhelezniakova found early success while the pair traded on the feet.
• Croden clawed her way back into the fight in round two.
• Croden took over in the third and unloaded down the stretch.

Santos repeatedly brought Croden to the mat and controlled the grappling exchanges from top position. Her takedowns and control in each round carried her to a decision.

Key moments

• Santos used her judo to initiate grappling exchanges.
• She took Croden down in each round.
• Santos controlled the action on the canvas to secure the decision.

Croden needed time to settle in, but the fight turned as she began stinging Lisboa repeatedly late in the second round. She controlled much of the third from top position, kept chipping away and forced the stoppage at 4:32.

Key moments

• The opening round was competitive before Croden began finding more success.
• Croden stung Lisboa repeatedly in the back half of the second round.
• Croden controlled much of the third round from top position.
• The referee stopped the fight at 4:32 of round three after Croden continued to chip away.

Croden kept Deen working along the fence and added knees and elbows as the first round closed. Early in the second, Croden pressed forward with more knees, took the action to the ground, and finished with elbows to force the stoppage.

Key moments

• Croden held Deen along the fence through much of the first round, while Deen circled off and answered with short shots.
• Croden completed a takedown, but Deen immediately got back to her feet.
• Late in the first round, Croden landed knees in the clinch and followed with an elbow.
• Early in the second, Croden landed a high kick and body knees, took the action to the ground, and finished with elbows.