Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Melendez and Henderson met in a five-round lightweight title fight, the main event of UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez on Saturday, April 20. Melendez is 22-8 overall and makes a UFC debut. Henderson is 30-13 and 6-0. Henderson has 6 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Henderson gives up three inches of reach. Henderson won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Melendez (UFC debut) | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'9" |
| Reach | 73" | 70" |
| Age | — | 29 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | — | 6-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 1.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 65% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 2.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 64% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 73% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.9 |
| Control / 15 | — | 1:29 |
| Finish Rate | — | 0% |
| Finished Rate | — | 0% |
| Went the Distance | — | 100% |
| Average Fight Time | — | 20:00 |