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Melissa Croden Set for UFC Debut in Vancouver Against Tainara Lisboa

Oddsmakers make the Calgary finisher a slight favorite against UFC-tested Tainara Lisboa.

Overview

  • The 34-year-old bantamweight from Calgary makes her first Octagon appearance on Saturday in the opening bout at Rogers Arena.
  • DraftKings lists Croden at -120 with Lisboa at +100, reflecting a narrow betting edge for the debutant.
  • Croden enters 6-2 with all six wins by finish and no stoppage losses, and she has spoken about unveiling her underused wrestling and grappling.
  • Lisboa brings a 7-3 record and prior UFC experience, most recently losing by first-round submission to Luana Santos after a decision win over Ravena Oliveira.
  • After LFA victories over Katharina Lehner and Ashley Deen, Croden received her UFC call a little over two months ago and expects strong support from a home crowd.