Melissa Mullins is set to compete against Darya Zheleznyakova in a bantamweight division clash at UFC on ABC 8. The event is taking place at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner.
Mullins, representing Lions Gym Coventry in England, is looking to build on her professional record. Her most recent performance was a TKO victory over Klaudia Sygula in November 2024. Facing her will be Russia`s Darya Zheleznyakova, who aims to rebound from a submission loss against Ailin Perez in September 2024.
UFC on ABC 8 Start Times: Mullins vs Zheleznyakova
The main card broadcast for UFC on ABC 8, which includes the Mullins vs Zheleznyakova fight, is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM EST. Live coverage will be available on ESPN+. Consult the table below for approximate start times across different regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Mullins vs 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 scheduled for June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The bantamweight clash featuring Mullins and Zheleznyakova is part of the undercard lineup, leading up to the main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree. Please note that the specific time this fight begins can vary depending on how long the preceding bouts last.
Fans worldwide should verify their local television or streaming schedules to confirm the precise viewing times in their respective time zones.
How to Watch Mullins vs Zheleznyakova
In the United States, the fight can be streamed live via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Betting Odds: Mullins vs Zheleznyakova
- Favorite: Melissa Mullins: 1.4 (-250)
- Underdog: Darya Zheleznyakova: 3.2 (+225)
| Method of Victory | Melissa Mullins | Darya Zheleznyakova |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.5 (+255) | 8.0 (+700) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.9 (+290) | 6.0 (+500) |
Melissa Mullins enters the fight as the favorite, with odds of 1.4 (-250). This means a $250 bet on Mullins would win $100 if she is victorious. Darya Zheleznyakova is the underdog at 3.2 (+225), offering a potential return of $225 on a $100 wager. Odds for specific methods of victory are also available: Mullins by KO/TKO/DQ is 3.5 (+255), while Zheleznyakova by the same method is 8.0 (+700). A win by decision is priced at 3.9 (+290) for Mullins and 6.0 (+500) for Zheleznyakova.
Fighter Details
Melissa Mullins
- Nationality: England
- Height: 170 cm (5`7″)
- Weight: 62.1 kg (137 lbs)
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 7 Wins / 1 Loss / 0 Draws
Darya Zheleznyakova
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 175 cm (5`9″)
- Weight: 61.2 kg (135 lbs)
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 Wins / 2 Losses / 0 Draws
UFC on ABC 8 Full Fight Card
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree (Main Event)
- 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
