Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez
Result, odds and stats · Lightweight · 5 rounds
Sat, Apr 20, 2013
Lightweight
Record
18-2
UFC
6-0
Age
29
Height
5'9"
Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Record
21-2
UFC
0-0
Age
31
Height
5'9"
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Benson HendersonGilbert Melendez
Significant strikes68 of 16643 of 191
Knockdowns00
Takedowns0 of 41 of 1
Control time1:280:52
Submission attempts00
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Questions and answers
Who won Benson Henderson vs Gilbert Melendez?
Benson Henderson beat Gilbert Melendez by decision, 5 rounds on Saturday, April 20, 2013.
What were Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez's records going into the fight?
Benson Henderson is 18-2 (6-0 in the UFC). Gilbert Melendez is 21-2.