UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:41
Title Fight
Submission of the Night
R1, 1:56
R3, 0:30
Knockout of the Night
R3, 1:54
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R1, 3:58
Fight of the Night
Germany
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Australia
R3, 1:34
Russia
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R1, 0:57
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k SOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Pascal Krauss and Hyun Gyu Lim each received $50,000 for their explosive first-round welterweight slugfest.
Knockout of the Night: Chad Mendes earned $50,000 for becoming the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to stop Clay Guida via strikes, finishing him with punches at 0:30 of Round 3.
Submission of the Night: Anthony Pettis captured $50,000 and the UFC Lightweight Championship after submitting Benson Henderson via verbal submission to an armbar at 4:41 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | $50,000 | $104,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $160,000 | — | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $31,000 | $50,000 | $112,000 | |
| LOSS | $44,000 | — | — | $44,000 | |
| WIN | $54,000 | $54,000 | — | $108,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $37,000 | $37,000 | — | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | $50,000 | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Figures reflect base salaries and contractual win bonuses only and do not include promotional pay-per-view dividends, sponsorship earnings, or discretionary locker-room compensation. Official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) are factored into the estimated totals for Anthony Pettis, Chad Mendes, Hyun Gyu Lim, and Pascal Krauss.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 164
Anthony Pettis became one of the rare fighters in promotional history to capture an undisputed UFC championship in his hometown, winning the lightweight title in front of 9,178 fans in Milwaukee.
Chad Mendes became the first competitor in professional mixed martial arts history to defeat durable veteran Clay Guida by knockout/TKO, stopping him 30 seconds into round 3.
Pettis cemented his legacy by defeating Benson Henderson for both the final WEC Lightweight Championship and the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Anthony Pettis executed one of the fastest armbar submissions in lightweight title history, tapping reigning champion Benson Henderson in the opening round at 4:41.
Benson Henderson’s 7-fight UFC winning streak was halted, denying him the outright record for the most consecutive lightweight title defenses in UFC history.
At age 29, Gleison Tibau became the youngest fighter in UFC history to reach the milestone of 20 appearances inside the Octagon.
Tibau’s split-decision victory over Jamie Varner moved him into a tie for 3rd place on the UFC’s all-time appearances leaderboard alongside Tito Ortiz and Matt Hughes.
Former heavyweight champion Josh Barnett fought inside the Octagon for the first time since UFC 36 in March 2002, scoring a 1:56 first-round TKO over Frank Mir.
Magnus Cedenblad scored a swift 57-second mounted guillotine choke over Jared Hamman, establishing one of the quickest submission finishes in modern UFC middleweight history.
Tim Elliott generated relentless volume with 116 significant strikes and 270 total strikes against Louis Gaudinot across three dominant rounds, setting a divisional output high.
Al Iaquinta completed 100% of his takedowns (4 of 4) while successfully shutting down all 6 takedown attempts from Ryan Couture to secure his first official UFC victory.
UFC 164 marked the very first numbered pay-per-view card to broadcast its live preliminary card on Fox Sports 1 following the network’s launch in August 2013.
When and where did UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 take place?
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 took place on Saturday, August 31, 2013, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Who won the main event between Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis?
Anthony Pettis defeated Benson Henderson via submission (armbar) at 4:41 of Round 1 to capture the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship.
What makes Anthony Pettis’ title win at UFC 164 historically significant?
Anthony Pettis won the championship in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and became the champion of both the WEC and the UFC by defeating Benson Henderson in both promotions.
Who won the co-main event between Frank Mir and Josh Barnett?
Josh Barnett defeated Frank Mir via TKO (knee) at 1:56 of Round 1 in their heavyweight co-main event showcase.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 164?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Pascal Krauss vs. Hyun Gyu Lim (Fight of the Night), Chad Mendes (Knockout of the Night), and Anthony Pettis (Submission of the Night).
How did Chad Mendes make history against Clay Guida at UFC 164?
Chad Mendes became the first fighter in professional mixed martial arts history to stop Clay Guida by strikes, earning a TKO finish just 30 seconds into the third round.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures for UFC 164?
UFC 164 recorded an official live attendance of 9,178 spectators and produced a gate of $907,116 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 164 generate?
UFC 164 generated an estimated buyrate of 270,000 pay-per-view buys globally.
Which matchup was awarded Fight of the Night at UFC 164?
The welterweight preliminary contest between Hyun Gyu Lim and Pascal Krauss received Fight of the Night honors after an explosive opening round that ended via TKO at 3:58.
What milestone did Gleison Tibau set at UFC 164?
At age 29, Gleison Tibau became the youngest fighter in UFC history to make 20 Octagon appearances when he faced Jamie Varner.
Who won the featherweight clash between Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch?
Dustin Poirier defeated Erik Koch via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, 29–27) after scoring two knockdowns and surviving multiple submission attempts.
How fast was Magnus Cedenblad’s submission victory over Jared Hamman?
Magnus Cedenblad submitted Jared Hamman via mounted guillotine choke in just 57 seconds of Round 1.
Who called the fights and announced the fighters at UFC 164?
The broadcast was anchored by play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, while Bruce Buffer served as the Octagon cage announcer.
Which television network broadcast the televised prelims for UFC 164?
The four-fight preliminary card was televised live on Fox Sports 1, marking the network’s first numbered pay-per-view preliminary broadcast.
What was the result of the heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Brandon Vera?
Wisconsin native Ben Rothwell defeated Brandon Vera via TKO (punches and knees) at 1:54 of Round 3.
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