UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 2:31
Performance of the Night
Canada
R1, 1:12
Performance of the Night
R2, 0:20
Performance of the Night
France
R3, 3:47
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:35
Finland
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:38
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:18
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: None awarded.
Performance of the Night: Rafael dos Anjos, Jordan Mein, Thales Leites, and Ben Saunders each earned $50,000 for their standout stoppage victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $51,000 | — | — | $51,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported to the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. Figures do not include discretionary locker room bonuses, pay-per-view dividends, or sponsorship agreements. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos
Ben Saunders made history by executing the first successful omoplata submission in UFC history, forcing Chris Heatherly to submit at 2:18 of Round 1.
Rafael dos Anjos became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to stop former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson via strikes.
Neil Magny picked up his fourth consecutive victory of 2014, on path to tying the modern UFC record of five victories in a single calendar year.
Chas Skelly won via first-round submission before fighting and winning again 13 days later at UFC Fight Night 50, setting the modern UFC record for fastest consecutive victories.
The event marked the promotion’s first trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma since UFC 4 in December 1994, concluding a 7,203-day absence from the market.
Thales Leites earned his fourth consecutive UFC victory since returning to the promotion, securing a rapid 20-second second-round knockout over Francis Carmont.
Future featherweight king Max Holloway landed 124 significant strikes in less than three rounds, setting an early promotional high-output striking benchmark.
Wilson Reis put on a wrestling clinic against Joby Sanchez, executing 9 successful takedowns across 15 minutes of action in their flyweight showcase.
Jordan Mein stopped durable veteran Mike Pyle in just 1:12 of Round 1, recording one of the quickest technical knockout finishes in welterweight co-main event history.
UFC chose not to distribute a Fight of the Night award, instead awarding four separate $50,000 Performance of the Night checks to all four stoppage winners.
Rafael dos Anjos’s first-round finish propelled him directly into title contention, eventually leading to his undisputed UFC lightweight championship victory at UFC 185.
Beneil Dariush bounced back from his first career defeat by executing a clinical second-round arm-triangle choke submission over Anthony Rocco Martin.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos take place?
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos took place on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Who won the main event between Benson Henderson and Rafael dos Anjos?
Rafael dos Anjos defeated Benson Henderson via KO (punch) at 2:31 of Round 1, becoming the first fighter to knock out the former champion.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 49?
Jordan Mein defeated Mike Pyle via TKO (punches) at 1:12 of Round 1 in their welterweight co-main event matchup.
What historical submission occurred at this event?
Ben Saunders made UFC history by securing the first omoplata submission in promotional history, defeating Chris Heatherly at 2:18 of Round 1.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Rafael dos Anjos, Jordan Mein, Thales Leites, and Ben Saunders. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Max Holloway win against Clay Collard?
Max Holloway defeated promotional newcomer Clay Collard via TKO (punches) at 3:47 of Round 3 in a 149-pound catchweight bout.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos?
The event drew an official crowd of 7,119 attendees, generating a live gate revenue of $452,075 at the BOK Center.
What milestone did Neil Magny achieve at this event?
Neil Magny defeated Alex Garcia via unanimous decision to capture his fourth consecutive win in 2014, en route to tying the modern UFC record of five wins in one calendar year.
How was the event broadcast?
The main card aired live in the United States on Fox Sports 1, the preliminary card was carried on Fox Sports 2, and the early preliminary fight streamed on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos?
The event was called cageside by commentators Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What modern turnaround record did Chas Skelly start at this card?
After submitting Tom Niinimaki in Round 1, Chas Skelly returned just 13 days later to win at UFC Fight Night 50, setting the modern UFC record for fastest consecutive victories.
How did Thales Leites finish Francis Carmont?
Thales Leites knocked out Francis Carmont with punches just 20 seconds into Round 2, securing his fourth consecutive UFC victory since returning to the promotion.
Who earned the highest payout at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos?
Rafael dos Anjos led all fighters with an estimated total payout of $126,000 ($38,000 base, $38,000 win bonus, and $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus).
When had the UFC last hosted an event in Tulsa prior to this card?
The UFC had not held an event in Tulsa, Oklahoma since UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors in December 1994, almost twenty years prior.
How did this win impact Rafael dos Anjos’s title aspirations?
Dos Anjos’s first-round knockout over top contender Benson Henderson paved the way for his shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 185, where he defeated Anthony Pettis to capture the belt.
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