UFC on ABC 8: Mullins vs Zheleznyakova - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

The upcoming bout between England's Melissa "No Mess" Mullins and Russia's Darya "Iron Lady" Zheleznyakova will take center stage at the UFC on ABC 8 event, inside Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. Both fighters enter this undercard bantamweight match eager to demonstrate their skills before the headline event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree.

Melissa Mullins brings a record of 7 wins, 4 by knockout, against only 1 loss via knockout. Her last fight saw her claim victory with a TKO over Poland's Klaudia Sygula in November 2024. Conversely, Darya Zheleznyakova holds 9 wins, backed by 5 knockouts, but notes a recent submission defeat against Argentina's Ailin Perez in September 2024.

What time is Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova fight

Live coverage for the Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 21, 2025	12:00 PM	01:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 21, 2025	09:00 AM	10:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 21, 2025	04:00 PM	05:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 22, 2025	03:00 AM	04:00 AM

The UFC on ABC 8 event takes place on June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event starts at 01:00 PM EST. The main fight features Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree. One of the undercard fights includes a bantamweight bout between Mullins and Zheleznyakova.

The timing of the main event may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Fans should check local listings for exact start times in their countries.

Fighters Details

Melissa Mullins is set to face Darya Zheleznyakova in a Bantamweight bout, with no belts on the line.

Melissa Mullins

Nationality: England
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 62.1 kg
Total Fights: 8
Record: 7 / 1 / 0

Melissa Mullins fights out of Coventry, England. She holds a professional record of 7 wins and 1 loss, securing 4 victories by knockout. She recently defeated Klaudia Sygula via TKO in the second round. Sygula held a slightly less experienced record with 6 wins. Facing Zheleznyakova’s 9-win history will be a stiffer challenge because of her demonstrated striking ability.

Darya Zheleznyakova

Nationality: Russia
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 61.2 kg
Total Fights: 11
Record: 9 / 2 / 0

Darya Zheleznyakova hails from St. Petersburg, Russia. With a strong dossier of 9-2, she boasts 5 KO wins. However, she lost her last bout to Ailin Perez due to a submission choke, highlighting potential challenges against grappling-focused fighters like Mullins who might exploit this weakness.

Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Betting Odds

Favorite: Melissa Mullins : 1.4 (-260)
Underdog: Daria Zhelezniakova : 3.3 (+230)

Method of victory	Melissa Mullins	Daria Zhelezniakova
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.2 (+225)	8.0 (+700)
By decision or technical decision	2.8 (+175)	5.0 (+400)

How and where to watch the Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Fight

You can watch Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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