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UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson

February 6, 2016PAST
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

This event was defined by the stylistic clash between former Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks and Stephen Thompson. It highlighted the division’s shift away from grinding wrestlers toward dynamic striking specialists. Thompson’s…

Fight Rating

Results Snapshot

4KOs
2SUBs
6DECs
50%
Finish Rate (6 of 12 fights)
11:40
Avg Fight Time
Mickey Gall
Fastest Finish · SUB · R1
0:45
74,224,015Sold Out
Attendance
$1,435,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Mike Pyle vs. Sean Spencer
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Stephen Thompson
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Diego Rivas
Performance Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

749
Significant Strikes
35:49
Control Time
23
Takedowns
4
Knockdowns
2:20:00
Fight Time
5
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Welterweight
Stephen Thompson170.0
vs
Johny Hendricks170.0
Heavyweight
Roy Nelson258.0
vs
Jared Rosholt245.0
Light Heavyweight
Ovince St. Preux206.0
vs
Rafael Cavalcante205.0

Broadcast Team

Jon Anik
Commentary
Brian Stann
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer

Referees

John McCarthy
3 fights
Herb Dean
3 fights
Yves Lavigne
3 fights
Mark Smith
3 fights

Canceled Fights

2 fights canceled on this card.
Fabricio WerdumCANCELEDCain VelasquezReason: Velasquez Back Injury
Fabricio WerdumCANCELEDStipe MiocicReason: Werdum Foot Injury