Melissa Mullins will enter the octagon against Darya Zheleznyakova at UFC on ABC 8 at Baku Crystal Hall, Azerbaijan. The match is set in the Bantamweight division under the UFC federation.
Mullins, representing Lions Gym Coventry in England, aims to extend her record with a win. She last overcame Klaudia Sygula via TKO in November 2024. Russian fighter Darya Zheleznyakova seeks redemption after her submission loss to 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 today, June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event starts at 01:00 PM EST.
The fight card includes a bantamweight bout between Mullins and Zheleznyakova. This is an undercard fight leading up to the main event featuring Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree. The exact time for Mullins vs. Zheleznyakova may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights.
Fans should check their local listings for start times in their respective countries as time zones will affect viewing times.
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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Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Betting Odds
- Favorite: Melissa Mullins : 1.4 (-250)
- Underdog: Daria Zhelezniakova : 3.2 (+225)
| Method of victory | Melissa Mullins | Daria Zhelezniakova |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.5 (+255) | 8.0 (+700) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.9 (+290) | 6.0 (+500) |
Melissa Mullins is the clear favorite with odds of 1.4 (-250). Bettors must wager $250 to earn $100 on a winning Mullins bet. Daria Zhelezniakova’s odds stand at 3.2 (+225), offering possible gains of $225 on a $100 bet. A KO/TKO/DQ victory for Mullins offers 3.5 (+255), while Zhelezniakova's same outcome has hefty odds at 8.0 (+700). Winning by points or decision gives Mullins 3.9 (+290) and Zhelezniakova 6.0 (+500). Bets on Melissa's win need a larger commitment; Daria offers lower risk and potential high rewards. Choose wisely based on stakes and outcomes.
Fighters Details
Melissa Mullins
- Nationality: England
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 62.1 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 / 1 / 0
Darya Zheleznyakova
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 / 2 / 0
Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Fight Card
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree
- Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Bogdan Grad
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammed Usman
- Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula
