Two champs, one belt, and enough chaos to make your couch feel like cage-side.
UFC on Fox 7: Henderson vs. Melendez was a mixed martial arts event held on April 20, 2013, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between defending champion Benson Henderson and Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez. Also featured on the card was a bout between two time UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion Daniel Cormier.
Practical Effects
Real unscripted violence, no stunt doubles, actual blood
Acting
Henderson's championship composure vs. Melendez's desperate hunger
Production
Fox broadcast era—when MMA finally looked like a real sport
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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