UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 3:58
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:22
Performance of the Night
Japan
Australia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 2:56
Performance of the Night
Canada
Prelims • Final
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:59
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:49
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch each earned $50,000 for their dramatic four-round welterweight main event battle.
Performance of the Night: Neil Magny collected $50,000 for his dominant third-round rear-naked choke submission win over Kiichi Kunimoto.
Performance of the Night: Ray Borg was awarded $50,000 for his tactical ground clinic and third-round kimura finish against Chris Kelades.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*The state of Colorado Office of Combative Sports does not publicly disclose base purses or contractual fighter compensation. Figures shown reflect verified official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. In addition, Patrick Walsh and James Moontasri each forfeited 20% of their show purses to their respective opponents (Dan Kelly and Cody Pfister) for missing the contracted weight limits.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch
Benson Henderson stepped up to the welterweight division on short notice and secured a 4th-round submission win just 27 days after competing in Boston at UFC Fight Night 59.
Neil Magny defeated Kiichi Kunimoto to extend his active winning streak to six consecutive bouts, the longest active streak in the UFC welterweight division at the time.
Neil Magny secured his first professional submission victory in 1,372 days (nearly four years), ending an 11-fight streak without a tapout finish.
Max Holloway earned his fifth consecutive UFC featherweight victory against Cole Miller, tying Conor McGregor for the second-longest active winning streak at 145 pounds behind champion José Aldo.
Former lightweight champion Benson Henderson improved his UFC main event record to 7-2, recording back-to-back stoppage finishes after beginning his Octagon career with eight straight decision wins.
Brandon Thatch suffered the first submission defeat of his professional mixed martial arts career and was dragged past the opening round for only the second time in 13 bouts.
Ray Borg earned his second straight UFC stoppage via third-round kimura, improving his career finishing ledger to six submissions across his eight professional victories.
Kevin Lee swept all three judges’ scorecards over Michel Prazeres to improve to 3-0 in his UFC decision victories, tallying 12 total takedowns across those three performances.
Chas Skelly recorded a dramatic 4:59 second-round TKO over former Cage Warriors champion Jim Alers, securing the finish with just one second remaining in the round.
UFC Fight Night 60 marked the promotion’s third live event at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado, generating an official live gate of $382,875 from 5,807 spectators.
TUF 8 winner Efraín Escudero landed a career-high 94 significant strikes out of 194 total strikes thrown in his unanimous decision victory over Brazilian Rodrigo de Lima.
The event featured two distinct catchweight contests after Patrick Walsh (191.5 lbs) and James Moontasri (158 lbs) missed their contracted divisions, forfeiting 20% of their show purses.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch take place?
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch (also known as UFC Fight Night 60) took place on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado.
Who won the main event between Benson Henderson and Brandon Thatch?
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson won the main event, defeating Brandon Thatch via fourth-round submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:58 of Round 4.
Why did Benson Henderson move up to welterweight on short notice?
Henderson stepped in on less than two weeks’ notice to replace an injured Stephen Thompson, making his promotional welterweight debut just 27 days after competing at lightweight at UFC Fight Night 59.
Who won the co-main event between Max Holloway and Cole Miller?
Max Holloway defeated Cole Miller via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in their three-round featherweight co-main event clash.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 60?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Benson Henderson vs. Brandon Thatch (Fight of the Night), while Neil Magny and Ray Borg earned Performance of the Night honors.
Why were there two catchweight bouts on the card?
Patrick Walsh weighed in at 191.5 lbs (5.5 lbs over the middleweight limit) for his fight against Dan Kelly, and James Moontasri weighed in at 158 lbs (2 lbs over the lightweight limit) against Cody Pfister. Both fighters forfeited 20% of their base purses to their opponents.
How did Neil Magny defeat Kiichi Kunimoto?
Neil Magny defeated Kiichi Kunimoto via rear-naked choke submission at 1:22 of Round 3, capturing his sixth straight UFC welterweight victory and a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the lightweight bout between Kevin Lee and Michel Prazeres?
Kevin Lee defeated Michel Prazeres via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27), out-landing Prazeres in significant strikes and securing four takedowns.
How did Ray Borg finish Chris Kelades?
Ray Borg executed a dominant ground attack, completing five takedowns before submitting Chris Kelades with a kimura at 2:56 of Round 3.
What was the result of Chas Skelly vs. Jim Alers?
Chas Skelly defeated Jim Alers via TKO (punches and knee) at 4:59 of Round 2, stopping the fight with just one second remaining in the frame.
Who won the flyweight bout between Zach Makovsky and Tim Elliott?
Former Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky defeated Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) behind six successful takedowns.
Was there a cancelled fight on the UFC Fight Night 60 fight card?
Yes. A scheduled featherweight bout between Nik Lentz and promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili was cancelled on the day of weigh-ins after Lentz was stricken with the flu.
What was the official attendance and gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 5,807 spectators at the 1stBank Center, producing a live gate of $382,875.
Who broadcast and commentated UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch?
The card was broadcast live in the United States on Fox Sports 1, with Jon Anik and Brian Stann on commentary and Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Efraín Escudero perform against Rodrigo de Lima?
The Ultimate Fighter 8 winner Efraín Escudero dominated Rodrigo de Lima, scoring a knockdown and landing 94 significant strikes en route to a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
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