UFC on FOX 10 Quick Results

 

Main Card:

• Benson Henderson def. Josh Thomson via Split Decision
• Stipe Miocic def. Gabrial Gonzaga by Unanimous Decison
• Donald Cerrone def. Adriano Martins via KO (Head Kick) – Round 1, 4:40
• Jeremy Stephens def. Darren Elkins via Unanimous Decision

Preliminary Card:

• Alex Caceres def. Sergio Pettis via Rear Naked Choke – Round 3, 4:39
• Eddie Wineland def. Yves Jabouin via TKO (Punches) – Round 2, 4:16
• Chico Camus def. Yaotzin Meza via Unanimous Decision
• Hugo Viana def. Ramiro Hernandez via Unanimous Decision
• Daron Cruickshank def. Mike Rio via TKO (Kick/Punches) – Round 2, 4:56
• George Sullivan def. Mike Rhodes via Unanimous Decision
• Nikita Krylov def. Walt Harris via TKO (Head Kick/Punches) – Round 1, 0:25

Benson Henderson vs Josh Thomson Headlines UFC on FOX 10

Benson Henderson

• 19-3 MMA / 7-1 UFC Record
• Won 7 of last 8 Fights
• Notable Wins: Frank Edgar (x2), Jim Miller, Gilbert Melendez

Josh Thomson

• 20-5 MMA / 3-1 UFC Record
• Won 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Gilbert Melendez, Nate Diaz, KJ Noons

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UFC on FOX 10

January 25th, 2014

Chicago, Illinois

United Center

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Benson Henderson returns for the first time since losing the UFC’s lightweight belt to Anthony Pettis at UFC 164, submitting to an armbar in the first round. The loss snapped a seven-fight win streak to begin his UFC career, following the UFC/WEC merger. Henderson won the 155-pound strap in February of 2012 and defended it three times before losing to Pettis.

Josh Thomson made his return to the UFC at UFC on FOX 7, stopping Nate Diaz in the second round via TKO. He’s won two of his last three fights, with his only defeat coming against former Strikeforce champion, Gilbert Melendez by a razor-thin split decision. Thompson was booked to fight Anthony Pettis at UFC on FOX 9, but a lingering injury to the champ forced him out of the bout.

Anthony Pettis vs Josh Thomson to Headline UFC on FOX 9

 

Anthony Pettis

• 17-2 MMA / 4-1 UFC Record
• 4 Fight Win Streak
• Notable Wins: Ben Henderson (x2), Donald Cerrone, Joe Lauzon

 

Josh Thomson

• 20-5 MMA / 3-1 UFC Record
• Won 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Gilbert Melendez, Nate Diaz, KJ Noons

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UFC on FOX 9

December 14th, 2013

Modesto, California

Sleep Train Arena

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Anthony Pettis was nearly flawless at UFC 164, submitting Ben Henderson in the first round with an armbar to become the new UFC lightweight champion. After dropping a unanimous decision to Clay Guida in his UFC debut, Pettis has now won four-straight fights in the octagon, including knockout victories over Joe Lauzon and Donald Cerrone.

With TJ Grant still ailing from a concussion injury, Strikeforce transfer, Josh Thomson gets the opportunity of a lifetime, a shot at the UFC’s lightweight title. Thomson made his return to the UFC at UFC on FOX 7, stopping Nate Diaz in the second round via TKO. He’s won two of his last three fights, with his only defeat coming against former Strikeforce champion, Gilbert Melendez by a razor-thin split decision.

UFC on FOX 7 Quick Results

 

Main Card:

• Benson Henderson def. Gilbert Melendez via Split Decision
• Daniel Cormier def. Frank Mir via Unanimous Decision
• Josh Thomson def. Nate Diaz via TKO (Strikes) – Round 2, 3:44
• Matt Brown def. Jordan Mein via TKO (Strikes) – Round 2, 1:00

Preliminary Card:

• Chad Mendes def. Darren Elkins via TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 1:08
• Francis Carmont vs. Lorenz Larkin via Unanimous Decision
• Myles Jury def. Ramsey Nijem via KO (Punch) – Round 1, 1:02
• Joseph Benavidez def. Darren Uyenoyama via TKO (Strikes) – Round 2, 4:50
• Jorge Masvidal def. Tim Means via Unanimous Decision
• T.J. Dillashaw def. Hugo Viana via TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 4:22
• Anthony Njokuani def. Roger Bowling via TKO (Strikes) – Round 2, 2:52
• Yoel Romero def. Clifford Starks via KO (Flying knee, Punches) – Round 1, 1:32

Nate Diaz vs Josh Thomson Added to UFC on FOX 7

Nate Diaz

• 16-8 MMA / 11-6 UFC Record
• Won 3 of Last 4 Fights
• Notable Wins: Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller

Josh Thomson

• 19-5 MMA / UFC Debut
• Lost 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Gilbert Melendez, Gesias Cavalcante, KJ Noons

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UFC On FOX 7

April 20th, 2013

San Jose, California

HP Pavilion

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Nate Diaz’s bid to become UFC lightweight champion fell short, dropping a unanimous decision to Ben Henderson at UFC on FOX 5. The loss snapped a three-fight win streak, which included submission victories over Takanori Gomi and Jim Miller.

Strikeforce transfer, Josh Thomson hasn’t seen action since May of last year when he lost another decision (this time a split) to champion and rival, Gilbert Melendez. His last win was a unanimous decision victory over KJ Noons at Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey.

Gilbert Melendez Injured; Strikeforce: Melendez vs Healy Cancelled

 

For the second time in three cards, a Zuffa event has been cancelled due to an injury in the main event.

Strikeforce lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez has been forced out of his headlining bout with Pat Healy because of an undisclosed injury suffered while training. It was Showtime’s decision to not broadcast the rest of the card, without Melendez in the main event.

“When Showtime informed us that it would not be airing the event, we made the difficult decision to cancel Saturday’s card in Sacramento,” Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated. “Without a television partner, we simply could not move forward with this event. We wish Gilbert a speedy recovery and will work diligently and quickly to reschedule the fighters affected by this news on upcoming cards.”

It is rumored that former champion Josh Thomson, offered to step up and face Healy for a number one contender’s bout, but was turned down either by Strikeforce or Showtime. There is no information on if the other nine bouts on the card will be moved to a later date or scrapped all together.

Josh Thomson vs Caros Fodor Added to Strikeforce: Melendez vs Healy

Josh Thomson

• 19-5 MMA / 10-3 Strikeforce Record
• Lost 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Gilbert Melendez, Gesias Cavalcante, KJ Noons

Caros Fodor

• 7-2 MMA / 5-1 Strikeforce Record
• Won 5 of Last 6 Fights
• Notable Wins: David Douglas, James Terry, Justin Wilcox

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Strikeforce: Melendez vs Healy

September 29th, 2012

Sacramento, California

Power Balance Pavilion

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Last time in the cage, Josh Thomson was once again on the wrong side of the judges decision against the lightweight champion, Gilbert Melendez. In his previous fight, Thomson defeated KJ Noons at Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey by unanimous decision.

Caros Fodor had a five-fight win streak snapped by Pat Healy via third round arm-triangle choke at Strikeforce: Tate vs Rousey. Wins under the Strikeforce banner include knockout victories against David Douglas and Justin Wilcox.