Watch Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez fight video highlights for their UFC on FOX 7 clash above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
UFC on FOX 7 took place April 20, 2013 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Henderson was successful in his attempt to defend his UFC lightweight title against former Strikeforce champion Melendez.
For more on Henderson’s victory, check out the play-by-play from Luke Thomas below.
Round 1: Referee in charge of the action is John McCarthy. Henderson opens southpaw, Melendez is orthodox. Leg kick lands for Henderson, but Melendez lands a jab and inside kick of his own. Left hand for Henderson snaps Melendez’s head back. Melendez now in Henderson’s guard after a Henderson slip, but Henderson working his way toward…