Chelsea Chandler taps Melissa Croden in opening round at UFC Edmonton

Kimura finish closes the bout at 4:52 of the first frame.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Chelsea Chandler submits Melissa Croden after a grueling Round 1 at #UFCEdmonton! https://t.co/w0bChdNkxJ Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Chelsea Chandler forced a tap from Melissa Croden via kimura with eight seconds remaining in the opening round on the UFC Edmonton card. Official stoppage came at the 4:52 mark after a grappling exchange late in the frame.

Why it matters: The victory gives Chandler her second consecutive finish by submission inside the Octagon. Early stoppages in consecutive outings strengthen her standing in the division heading into her next booking.

By the numbers: Stoppage at 4:52 of Round 1 via kimura gives Chandler back-to-back submission wins.

What to watch: Official post-fight medical suspensions and divisional rankings updates will follow the conclusion of the UFC Edmonton main card.

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@MMAFighting 2026-10-17T22:08:35.567135+00:00

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