UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:44
Knockout of the Night
R2, 1:00
Fight of the Night
Canada
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:08
France
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:02
R2, 4:50
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:22
Brazil
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 2:52
Cuba
R1, 1:32
Knockout of the Night
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Matt Brown and Jordan Mein each received $50,000 for their ferocious, back-and-forth welterweight clash that opened the main card.
Knockout of the Night: Josh Thomson and Yoel Romero each earned $50,000 for highlight-reel finishes. Thomson became the first man to knock out Nate Diaz with a second-round head kick, while Romero delivered a devastating 92-second flying knee knockout against Clifford Starks in his Octagon debut.
Submission of the Night: No submission bonus was awarded because no bouts on the 12-fight card ended via submission. The allocated fund was converted into a second Knockout of the Night award.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $145,000 | |
| WIN | $63,000 | $63,000 | — | $126,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses reported to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures reflect contractual base purses, official win bonuses, and officially distributed post-fight performance awards ($50,000 each). Amounts do not include discretionary locker-room bonuses or outside commercial sponsorships.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox 7
UFC on Fox 7 tied the all-time promotional record for the most KO/TKO finishes on a single fight card in UFC history with 8 knockouts, equaling the benchmark set at UFC 92.
Josh Thomson became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to defeat Nate Diaz via strikes, securing a second-round TKO through a pinpoint head kick and punches.
Benson Henderson earned his 3rd consecutive successful UFC Lightweight Championship defense, tying B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar for the most consecutive lightweight title defenses in UFC history.
Undefeated Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier made his UFC debut in the co-main event, dominating former two-time champion Frank Mir via unanimous decision.
Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero made an unforgettable Octagon debut, stopping Clifford Starks via flying knee and punches in just 1:32 of round 1 to take Knockout of the Night honors.
Yoel Romero landed an extraordinary 12 of 12 significant strikes (100% accuracy) in his middleweight debut finish, achieving one of the highest connection percentages in UFC debut history.
With zero submission finishes across 12 bouts, the UFC converted the Submission of the Night award into a secondary Knockout of the Night bonus, rewarding both Josh Thomson and Yoel Romero.
Matt Brown extended his welterweight stoppage run to five consecutive victories by defeating Jordan Mein via second-round TKO in their Fight of the Night clash.
In his UFC debut, Jorge Masvidal completed a flawless 6 takedowns on 6 attempts (100% takedown accuracy) en route to a unanimous decision over lightweight prospect Tim Means.
Team Alpha Male achieved a clean 3-0 sweep on the preliminary card, with Chad Mendes, Joseph Benavidez, and TJ Dillashaw all securing dominant stoppage victories.
Joseph Benavidez scored two knockdowns and stopped Darren Uyenoyama with a crushing liver kick and punches, recording one of the earliest liver-strike TKOs in UFC flyweight history.
The card generated an official live gate of $1,333,000 with 13,506 spectators inside San Jose’s HP Pavilion, ranking as one of Northern California’s highest-grossing UFC network events of 2013.
When and where did UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez take place?
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez took place on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at the HP Pavilion (now SAP Center) in San Jose, California.
Who won the main event between Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez?
Benson Henderson defeated Gilbert Melendez via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 48–47) after five rounds to successfully defend the UFC Lightweight Championship.
What milestone did Benson Henderson achieve with his title defense?
With his victory over Melendez, Henderson tied B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar for the most consecutive lightweight title defenses in UFC history at three.
Who won the co-main event between Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir?
Undefeated Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier won his UFC debut, defeating former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who was the first fighter to knock out Nate Diaz?
Josh Thomson became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to stop Nate Diaz by knockout, finishing him with a head kick and follow-up punches at 3:44 of Round 2.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fox 7?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Matt Brown vs. Jordan Mein won Fight of the Night, while Josh Thomson and Yoel Romero each claimed Knockout of the Night awards.
Why were there two Knockout of the Night bonuses awarded?
Because there were zero submission finishes across the 12 bouts on the fight card, the UFC reallocated the $50,000 Submission of the Night bonus to award a second Knockout of the Night.
How did Yoel Romero finish his fight in his UFC debut?
Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero scored a spectacular flying knee and punches knockout against Clifford Starks at 1:32 of Round 1, landing all 12 of his significant strikes.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 13,506 spectators producing a live gate of $1,333,000 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
What UFC all-time record was tied at UFC on Fox 7?
UFC on Fox 7 tied the UFC record for the most KO/TKO finishes at a single event with 8 knockouts, equaling the milestone set at UFC 92 in 2008.
Did Jorge Masvidal make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Jorge Masvidal made his official Octagon debut, landing a perfect 6 out of 6 takedowns to defeat Tim Means via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Team Alpha Male fighters perform at UFC on Fox 7?
Team Alpha Male fighters went 3-0 with three stoppage victories on the preliminary card: Chad Mendes (TKO, R1), Joseph Benavidez (TKO, R2), and TJ Dillashaw (TKO, R1).
What was Matt Brown’s winning streak following his UFC on Fox 7 victory?
Matt Brown pushed his welterweight winning streak to 5 consecutive fights, stopping Jordan Mein with knees and elbows in Round 2.
Who called the fights and announced the cage action at UFC on Fox 7?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Where was UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez broadcast?
The four-fight main card aired live in primetime on the FOX broadcast network, preliminary bouts were carried on FX, and early preliminary bouts streamed live via Facebook.
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