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Melissa Croden Wins UFC Debut With Late TKO of Tainara Lisboa in Vancouver

The Canadian debutant converted an LFA rise into a home-country finish in the event’s preliminary opener.

Overview

  • Croden defeated Lisboa by TKO via ground-and-pound at 4:32 of round three, per the official result.
  • The bantamweight bout took place at UFC Fight Night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 18, 2025.
  • After a competitive start, Croden seized momentum late in round two and carried pressure into the final frame to force the stoppage.
  • The newcomer entered the promotion off a successful LFA run with a recent win streak and made her debut on Canadian soil.
  • Lisboa brought prior UFC experience and entered after a May loss to Luana Santos, with this matchup opening the night’s prelims on a Canada-focused card.