Result
Benson HendersonDecision - Split
MethodDecision - Split
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing-15Gilbert Melendez (1816 → 1801)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS MELENDEZ
Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez
DateApr 20, 2013
DivisionLightweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueSAP Center
BroadcastESPN+
W
Smooth | 30-13-0Benson Henderson
L
El Nino | 22-8-0Gilbert Melendez
Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez
Method :Decision - Split
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Benson Henderson
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1720 → 1720
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Split
Gilbert Melendez
Elo1739Good
3Y trend1771 → 1739
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Benson Henderson won this fight by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Benson Henderson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Benson HendersonGilbert Melendez
Elo edge
Benson Henderson1720-16 last move
Gilbert Melendez1739-13 last move
Recorded fight totals
Benson HendersonvsGilbert Melendez
Total strikes
92vs56
Sig. strikes
68vs43
Takedowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Benson Hendersondecision leads 53% of wins
Gilbert MelendezKO/TKO leads 55% of wins
Common opponents
Eddie AlvarezBenson Henderson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jan 18, 2015Gilbert Melendez: loss · Decision · Jun 13, 2015
Anthony PettisBenson Henderson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · May 24, 2025Gilbert Melendez: loss · Guillotine Choke · Dec 6, 2014
Josh ThomsonBenson Henderson: win · Decision (Split) · Jan 25, 2014Gilbert Melendez: win · Decision · May 19, 2012
Round stats
Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez is a completed Lightweight Title fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS MELENDEZ. Benson Henderson defeated Gilbert Melendez by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez quick answers
Who won Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez?
Benson Henderson won Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez on?
Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS MELENDEZ.
What are the records for Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez?
Benson Henderson enters with a 30-13-0 record and Gilbert Melendez enters with a 22-8-0 record.
What division is Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez?
Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez is listed as a Lightweight Title fight.
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