Venue & Event Details
Event: UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Start Time: Preliminary card begins 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT); Croden vs. Santos scheduled for early prelims
Injury Report
Melissa Croden: No reported injuries; enters camp healthy.
Luana Santos: Cleared for full training; no significant camp issues.
Fighter Matchups
Melissa Croden (Canada, 34 years old)
Record: 7-2-0
Height/Reach: 5’9”, 68.5” reach
Style: Long striker, prefers to fight at range with jab and kicks
Strikes Landed: ~3.5 per min, 42% accuracy
Strikes Absorbed: ~3.8 per min, 50% defense
Grappling: Limited takedown offense, vulnerable to pressure
Luana Santos (Brazil, 25 years old)
Record: 9-2-0
Height/Reach: 5’6”, 67” reach
Style: Well-rounded, mixes striking with opportunistic grappling
Strikes Landed: ~4.2 per min, 51% accuracy
Strikes Absorbed: ~3.2 per min, 56% defense
Grappling: 1.2 takedowns per 15 min, 40% accuracy, strong top control
Recent Form
Croden: 3-2 in last 5; rebounded with a decision win in her last outing after a submission loss.
Santos: 4-1 in last 5; currently on a three-fight win streak, including a decision over Tainara Lisboa in May 2025.
Fight History & Context
Croden is still relatively new to UFC competition, known for her durability and length but has struggled against grapplers.
Santos has quickly risen in the bantamweight rankings, showing composure against both strikers and wrestlers.
Betting Trends
Croden: 5 of last 7 fights have gone to decision.
Santos: 3 of last 4 wins by decision, showing control but not always finishing ability.
Both fighters trend toward Over 2.5 rounds due to durability and measured pace.
Bottom Line: This is a classic striker vs. well-rounded technician matchup. Croden’s reach and jab could trouble Santos early, but Santos’ ability to mix levels and control pace makes her the rightful favorite. Expect a competitive but methodical fight, with Santos likely winning on the scorecards.
FIGHT ODDS
Melissa Croden + 160
Luana Santos – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
