Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler
Odds, prediction and stats · UFC Edmonton · Women's Bantamweight · 3 rounds · Prelims
Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Prelims starts
- 5:00 PM ET · 2:00 PM PT · 10:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Women's Bantamweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Melissa Croden (8-3) faces Chelsea Chandler (7-4) in a women's bantamweight bout on the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada. Melissa Croden has won 2 of 3 UFC fights, 1 by knockout. Chelsea Chandler has won 3 of 6 UFC fights, 1 by knockout and 1 by submission.
Melissa Croden absorbs only 2.13 significant strikes a minute, better than 92% of active UFC fighters. Chelsea Chandler completes 60% of takedown attempts, better than 94% of active UFC fighters.
The betting market makes Melissa Croden a 69% favourite (−250).
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
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Questions and answers
When is Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler?
Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler is on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott. The prelims starts at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT, 10:00 PM UK).
Where is Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler?
Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler takes place at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada.
How can I watch Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler?
ufc.com lists the prelims on Paramount+.
Who is favoured to win, Melissa Croden or Chelsea Chandler?
Melissa Croden is the betting favourite. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the market gives Melissa Croden a 69% chance and Chelsea Chandler 31%. Best prices at US books: Melissa Croden, −250 at Caesars; Chelsea Chandler, +205 at Caesars.
What does the CageOracle model predict for Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler?
The model gives Melissa Croden a 76% chance. That's its number as of today: it updates each week as the model learns from new fights, and locks in fight week, when UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott is the next UFC card.
How many rounds is Melissa Croden vs Chelsea Chandler?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Melissa Croden and Chelsea Chandler's records?
Melissa Croden is 8-3 (2-1 in the UFC). Chelsea Chandler is 7-4 (3-3 in the UFC).
How old are Melissa Croden and Chelsea Chandler?
Melissa Croden is 35 and Chelsea Chandler is 35.
How tall are Melissa Croden and Chelsea Chandler, and what is their reach?
Melissa Croden is 5'9" and has a 68" reach; Chelsea Chandler is 5'8" and has a 68" reach.
Where are Melissa Croden and Chelsea Chandler from?
Melissa Croden fights out of Calgary, Canada; Chelsea Chandler fights out of Stockton, California.
Have Melissa Croden and Chelsea Chandler fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.