In the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape on December 13, 2025, Melissa Croden (7-2-0, 1-0-0) will face Luana Santos (ELO: 1060). With an ELO rating of 1022, Croden is the underdog in this matchup, trailing Santos by 38 points.
Croden's recent form shows a win in her only UFC fight, while Santos has yet to compete in the UFC. In terms of stats, both fighters have similar takedown accuracy (Croden: 66%, Santos: 50%) and strike accuracy (Croden: 56%, Santos: 52%). However, Croden averages more strikes per minute (6.81) compared to Santos.
Betting odds are not provided for this matchup, but based on the ELO difference and stats comparison, it appears that Luana Santos may be favored due to her higher ELO rating and UFC experience. However, Croden's higher strikes per minute rate could potentially make for an interesting contest.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape | Luana Santos | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Loss | +120 |
| 2025-10-18 | UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen | Tainara Lisboa | KO/TKO Punches | 3 | 4:32 | Win | -120 |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2025-12-13 | Luana Santos | 1060 | Loss | -14 | 1008 |
| 1 | 2025-10-18 | Tainara Lisboa | 1019 | Win | +22 | 1022 |