Melissa Mullins is set to face Darya Zheleznyakova in a bantamweight bout at UFC on ABC 8, held at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Mullins, fighting out of Lions Gym Coventry in England, looks to build on her record. Her last victory was a TKO win over Klaudia Sygula in November 2024. Her opponent, Russia`s Darya Zheleznyakova, will be aiming to bounce back from a submission defeat to Ailin Perez in September 2024.
What time is Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova fight
Live coverage for the UFC on ABC 8 main card is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+.
| 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 is scheduled for today, June 21, 2025, originating from Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The overall event is expected to commence at 01:00 PM EST.
The fight card includes the bantamweight match between Mullins and Zheleznyakova. This specific fight is an undercard bout preceding the main event featuring Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree. The exact timing for the Mullins vs. Zheleznyakova fight could fluctuate based on how long the preceding fights last.
Spectators should verify local broadcast schedules for start times relevant to their specific time zone.
How and where to watch the Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Fight
The Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova fight can be watched via ESPN+ in the USA.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
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 currently listed as the favorite with odds of 1.4 (-250). This means a $250 wager on Mullins would yield a $100 profit if she wins. Daria Zhelezniakova is the underdog at 3.2 (+225), where a $100 bet could return $225 in profit. Odds for Mullins winning by KO/TKO/DQ are 3.5 (+255), while Zhelezniakova winning by the same method has significantly higher odds at 8.0 (+700). A win by decision or technical decision for Mullins is set at 3.9 (+290), compared to 6.0 (+500) for Zhelezniakova.
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
UFC on ABC 8 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
