Daria Zhelezniakova vs Montse Rendon — Fight recap

Daria Zhelezniakova defeated Montse Rendon via unanimous decision after three rounds on March 23, 2024, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Zhelezniakova controlled the striking exchanges, landing 57 significant strikes at 38% accuracy compared to Rendon's 25 significant strikes at just 17%, and connected on 36 head strikes to establish dominance in the stand-up.

Rendon attempted to shift momentum with takedowns, successfully securing three of six attempts for 50% accuracy and accumulating 5:24 of control time, but the volume and precision of Zhelezniakova's striking throughout the three rounds proved decisive on the scorecards. The bout showcased a classic striker-versus-grappler dynamic, with Zhelezniakova's superior striking output ultimately outweighing Rendon's grappling efforts.

The win positions Zhelezniakova as a viable contender in her division.