UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 0:28
R1, 1:54
R1, 2:38
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:10
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 1:37
R1, 0:21
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:48
Performance of the Night
Russia
R1, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:58
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R1, 2:34
Nicaragua
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brian Ortega and Thiago Tavares each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth featherweight battle that culminated in Ortega’s third-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Dustin Poirier secured a $50,000 bonus for his blistering first-round TKO of Yancy Medeiros in front of his home state Louisiana fans.
Performance of the Night: Shawn Jordan collected $50,000 for his spectacular second-round jumping hook kick and follow-up punches knockout of Derrick Lewis.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Commission. Yancy Medeiros and Leonardo Morales each missed weight and were fined 20% of their fight purses, which were forfeited to Dustin Poirier and José Alberto Quiñónez respectively. Officially confirmed post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) are documented where awarded.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson featured 7 first-round stoppage victories, tying the all-time UFC modern record previously established at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le.
With 10 finishes across 12 scheduled fights (83.3% finish rate), this event tied the modern benchmark for the highest number of finishes on a single UFC fight card.
Every single contest on the six-fight main card ended in a stoppage (5 KO/TKOs and 1 submission), producing one of the rarest all-finish main cards in UFC history.
Dan Henderson’s 28-second knockout over Tim Boetsch established one of the quickest main event knockout victories in UFC middleweight history.
At 44 years and 286 days old, Dan Henderson became the oldest fighter in UFC history to headline an event and win by knockout.
Joe Proctor submitted Justin Edwards via guillotine choke at 4:58 of Round 3, setting the record for the latest submission finish in a three-round UFC lightweight bout.
Francisco Rivera stopped Alex Caceres in just 21 seconds of Round 1, recording the second-fastest knockout finish in UFC bantamweight division history.
Shawn Jordan delivered a sensational jumping switch hook kick to finish Derrick Lewis at 0:48 of Round 2, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Ben Rothwell secured his signature front guillotine choke over Matt Mitrione at 1:54 of Round 1, becoming the first fighter to submit Mitrione inside the Octagon.
Dustin Poirier notched his second consecutive first-round knockout win within nine weeks of returning to lightweight, dispatching Yancy Medeiros in 2:38.
Brian Ortega captured his first career UFC victory and Fight of the Night bonus award after surviving heavy adversity to stop Thiago Tavares at 4:10 of Round 3.
The event marked a triumphant return to Louisiana for the UFC, drawing 6,231 attendees and producing a live gate of $621,523 at the Smoothie King Center.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson took place on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who won the main event between Dan Henderson and Tim Boetsch?
Dan Henderson defeated Tim Boetsch via knockout (punches) at just 0:28 of Round 1 in their five-round middleweight main event bout.
Who won the co-main event between Ben Rothwell and Matt Mitrione?
Ben Rothwell defeated Matt Mitrione via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:54 of Round 1 in their heavyweight co-main event clash.
What historic UFC finish records were tied at this event?
The event tied the all-time UFC modern record for most first-round finishes in a single event (7) and featured 10 finishes out of 12 bouts, with every fight on the main card ending inside the distance.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Brian Ortega vs. Thiago Tavares (Fight of the Night), while Dustin Poirier and Shawn Jordan earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Dustin Poirier defeat Yancy Medeiros?
Dustin Poirier scored two knockdowns and stopped Yancy Medeiros via TKO (body kick and punches) at 2:38 of Round 1, collecting a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in front of his home-state fans.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson?
Yes. Both Yancy Medeiros (159.5 lb) and Leonardo Morales (137 lb) missed weight for their respective bouts. Both fighters were fined 20 percent of their fight purses, which went to Dustin Poirier and José Alberto Quiñónez.
How did Shawn Jordan defeat Derrick Lewis in their rematch?
Shawn Jordan landed a spectacular jumping hook kick followed by ground-and-pound punches to defeat Derrick Lewis via TKO at 0:48 of Round 2.
How fast was Francisco Rivera’s knockout over Alex Caceres?
Francisco Rivera knocked out Alex Caceres in just 21 seconds of Round 1, marking one of the fastest knockout finishes in UFC bantamweight division history.
What was unique about Joe Proctor’s submission over Justin Edwards?
Joe Proctor locked in a guillotine choke to render Justin Edwards unconscious at 4:58 of Round 3 (just two seconds before the final horn), setting the record for the latest submission finish in a three-round UFC lightweight fight.
How did Brian Ortega win his fight against Thiago Tavares?
After being taken down six times, Brian Ortega rallied in the third round to finish Thiago Tavares with heavy punches for a TKO at 4:10 of Round 3, earning Fight of the Night honors.
What were the official attendance and gate figures?
The event drew an official crowd of 6,231 fans at the Smoothie King Center, generating a live gate of $621,523.
Why was the original main event changed?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by Daniel Cormier vs. Ryan Bader. Cormier was reassigned to fight for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at UFC 187, and Tim Boetsch vs. Dan Henderson was promoted to the main event.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The event was broadcast on television by Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes inside the Octagon.
On what channels did UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson air?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox Sports 1, while the early preliminary bouts streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
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