Darya doesn't suck but it seems like people think she does. She has basically won every single fight that she was able to keep standing and even half the ones she wasn't. This should be a fun fight because i doubt either one of them will be looking to wrestle as a plan A, but if she needs it, Melissa has wrestling as plan B. I think Melissa is the more technical striker and Darya is the more powerful, but Melissa manages range really well and can sneak in a takedown so Melissa has to be the pick, but again, Darya doesn't suck so be careful anchoring a parlay here.

Melissa Croden

Melissa Croden is a clean striker and lifelong martial artist. She started as a kid with Tai Kwan Do and which evolved into Muay Thai. He throws heavy while staying clean. She is massive for this weight-class and her size does comes with some power but also some cardio gaps. She has a stiff jab, powerful body kicks and is ridiculously tough on the feet but can have some grappling holes. She is coming off the decision loss to Luana Santos where she was taken down 3 times and gave up 9 minutes of control.

Darya Zheleznyakova

Darya Zheleznyakova is a fun come forward striker who will throw everything at her opponents. She has heavy 1-2s that she follows up with leg or body kicks and then heavy knees that she will throw in clinches. She loves to walk you down and outwork you. Everything she throws is with intent and she has no issues with a firefight. Her takedown defense however sucks. She is coming off the win over Melissa Mullins where she beat the absolute shit out of her on her feet.