Luana Santos vs Melissa Croden — Fight recap

Luana Santos earned a unanimous decision victory over Melissa Croden on December 13, 2025, at the conclusion of three rounds under referee Kerry Hatley. Santos controlled the fight through superior striking efficiency and grappling, landing 12 of 24 significant strikes (50%) while Croden managed only 22 of 74 (29%).

The Brazilian wrestler demonstrated her wrestling acumen by converting 3 of 7 takedown attempts at 42%, accumulating 9:21 of control time compared to Croden's 0:44. Santos' striking was precise, connecting on 6 of 16 head strikes and 4 of 5 body strikes, showcasing discipline in her combinations.

Croden's volume-heavy approach yielded diminishing returns, particularly on the ground where she failed to secure her sole takedown attempt. The unanimous decision reflected Santos' dominance across all three rounds, establishing her as a force in her division and positioning her for a significant step up in competition.