Melissa Mullins is set to face Darya Zheleznyakova at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This bantamweight contest will take place at Baku Crystal Hall under the UFC organization.
Mullins, fighting out of Lions Gym Coventry, England, aims to extend her winning streak. Her most recent fight was a TKO win against Klaudia Sygula in November 2024. Russian athlete Darya Zheleznyakova seeks to recover from a submission loss to Ailin Perez in September 2024.
What time is Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova fight
The live broadcast for the UFC on ABC 8 main card, featuring Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova, is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST, exclusively on ESPN+. Consult the table below for start times in various regions.
| 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 taking place today, June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main card broadcast is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST.
The event features the bantamweight contest between Mullins and Zheleznyakova as part of the undercard. This fight precedes the main event bout between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree. Please note that the precise start time for the Mullins vs. Zheleznyakova fight could fluctuate based on how long the preceding fights last.
Viewers should consult their local TV schedules or streaming guides for the exact start times in their specific time zones, as broadcast times will vary globally.
How and where to watch the Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Fight
The fight between Melissa Mullins and Darya Zheleznyakova can be streamed live on ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN+ |
Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova Betting Odds
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. Darya Zhelezniakova is the underdog at 3.2 (+225), offering a potential profit of $225 on a $100 bet. Specific odds for method of victory are also available: Mullins by KO/TKO/DQ is 3.5 (+255), while Zhelezniakova by the same method is 8.0 (+700). Winning by decision or technical decision gives odds of 3.9 (+290) for Mullins and 6.0 (+500) for Zhelezniakova. Betting on Mullins requires a larger stake for a smaller return, whereas betting on Zhelezniakova offers higher risk but potentially higher rewards. Bettors should consider these figures when placing their wagers.
| 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) |
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
Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova 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
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