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UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez

April 20, 2013PAST
HP Pavilion, San Jose, California

Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson narrowly defended his title against Strikeforce Champion Gilbert Melendez via split decision in San Jose, California. The closely-contested five-round battle showcased elite-level mixed martial…

Fight Rating

Benson Henderson
vs.
Gilbert Melendez
—/10
(0 ratings)
Frank Mir
vs.
Daniel Cormier
—/10
(0 ratings)
Nate Diaz
vs.
Josh Thomson
—/10
(0 ratings)
Matt Brown
vs.
Jordan Mein
—/10
(0 ratings)
Chad Mendes
vs.
Darren Elkins
—/10
(0 ratings)
Francis Carmont
vs.
Lorenz Larkin
—/10
(0 ratings)
Ramsey Nijem
vs.
Myles Jury
—/10
(0 ratings)
Joseph Benavidez
vs.
Darren Uyenoyama
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tim Means
vs.
Jorge Masvidal
—/10
(0 ratings)
TJ Dillashaw
vs.
Hugo Viana
—/10
(0 ratings)
Anthony Njokuani
vs.
Roger Bowling
—/10
(0 ratings)
Clifford Starks
vs.
Yoel Romero
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

8KOs
0SUBs
4DECs
67%
Finish Rate (8 of 12 fights)
11:15
Avg Fight Time
Chad Mendes
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
1:08
13,506Sold Out
Attendance
$1Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Matt Brown vs. Jordan Mein
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Josh Thomson
Knockout Of The Night
$50,000
Yoel Romero
Knockout Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

640
Significant Strikes
36:32
Control Time
18
Takedowns
9
Knockdowns
2:15:00
Fight Time
2
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Lightweight Title Fight
Benson Henderson155.0
vs
Gilbert Melendez154.0
Heavyweight
Daniel Cormier235.0
vs
Frank Mir257.0
Lightweight
Josh Thomson155.0
vs
Nate Diaz156.0

Broadcast Team

Joe Rogan
Commentary
Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

John McCarthy
4 fights
Herb Dean
4 fights
Mike Beltran
4 fights

Canceled Fights

4 fights canceled on this card.
Dan HardyCANCELEDMatt BrownReason: Hardy Injury
Norman ParkeCANCELEDJon TuckReason: Tuck Injury
Chad MendesCANCELEDClay Guida
Francisco Rivera Jr.CANCELEDHugo VianaReason: Rivera Injury