Canadian fighter Melissa Croden faces Brazilian competitor Tainara Lisboa at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Part of the UFC Fight Night 262 undercard, this bantamweight bout sets the stage for tomorrow's matchup between reigning champion Reinier de Ridder and title contender Brendan Allen.
Croden has a solid MMA record with six wins and two losses since turning pro. Known for her striking prowess, she claimed victory over Ashley Deen in her last fight. Meanwhile, Lisboa holds a slightly better record with seven wins and three losses. She's proven weak on the ground having recently lost to Luana Santos by submission keys without koekags.
Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa Betting Odds
- Favorite: Melissa Croden : 1.8 (-120)
- Underdog: Tainara Lisboa : 2.1 (+110)
| Method of victory | Melissa Croden | Tainara Lisboa |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.0 (+500) | 13.0 (+1200) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+225) | 3.0 (+200) |
Melissa Croden enters this fight as the favorite with odds of 1.8 (-120). Tainara Lisboa is the underdog at 2.1 (+110). Croden is more likely to win, especially if it goes to decision. She has a 3.2 (+225) odds for winning by decision. Lisboa's decision win odds stand at 3.0 (+200). Both fighters have low KO chances, with Croden at 6.0 (+500) and Lisboa at 13.0 (+1200). Expect Croden to play the long game for a decision win.
What time is Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa fight
Live coverage for the Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:20 AM |
How and where to watch the Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa Fight
You can watch Melissa Croden vs Tainara Lisboa via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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