Daria Zhelezniakova vs Melissa Mullins — Fight recap

Daria Zhelezniakova defeated Melissa Mullins by unanimous decision over three rounds at UFC on Jun. 21, 2025, with referee Rich Mitchell overseeing the bout. Zhelezniakova controlled the striking exchanges, landing 99 of 223 significant strikes (44%) while Mullins managed 64 of 148 (43%), with Zhelezniakova's output concentrated on the head with 67 strikes there.

Though Mullins secured three takedowns at a 50% rate and accumulated 2:55 of control time, she couldn't sustain enough offense to overcome Zhelezniakova's volume and accuracy. Neither fighter attempted submissions, and the bout remained a striking-heavy affair where Zhelezniakova's superior strike volume—particularly to the head and body—proved decisive across the three rounds.

The victory positions Zhelezniakova as a consistent striker in her division.