FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch viewing and schedule guide
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson loves a good challenge, so when the opportunity came to step up and face Brandon Thatch in the main event of FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night in Broomfield, Colo., he jumped at the chance.
Henderson has long talked about the idea of moving up to welterweight at some point in his career, and the timing was right for him to not only make the change but to fight in a headline bout against one of the most promising prospects on the roster.
In addition to Henderson vs. Thatch, the fight night card will feature an interesting featherweight showdown between Max Holloway, who is currently riding a three fight win streak, and Cole Miller.
To ensure you don't miss any of the action from Colorado, here's an easy guide with all the places to catch the event this weekend.
6 p.m. ET Friday, Feb. 13 -- FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch weigh-ins
Where to watch: FOX Sports 2 or FOX Sports GO
The weigh-ins can often tell the tale before the fights on Saturday night, so this is a great way to see who has the edge before anyone steps foot in the cage.
7 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 14 -- FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch Pre-fight Show
Where to watch: FOX Sports 2 or FOX Sports GO
Before the fights start at the bottom of the hour, get analysis and picks from the best crew in the sport. Can Henderson move up a weight class and knock off one of the top prospects at 170 pounds, or will Thatch cement his first-round finishing flurry by putting away a former UFC champion? All that and more on the pre-show.
7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 14 -- FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch early prelims
Where to watch: UFC Fight Pass
The first fight of the night kicks off on the UFC's digital streaming network, Fight Pass, pitting James Moontasri against Cody Pfister.
8 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 14 -- FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch prelims
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
Check out the first four fights of the night. No. 8 featherweight Nik Lentz hopes to take another step toward a shot at title contention in 2015, and former Ultimate Fighter winner Efrain Escudero is also back in action. The prelims include:
Nik Lentz vs. Levan Makashvili
Efrain Escudero vs. Rodrigo de Lima
Chas Skelly vs. Jim Alers
Zach Makovsky vs. Tim Elliott
10 p.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 14 -- FOX Sports 1 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch Main Card
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
The main card will kick off at 10 sharp with six featured bouts leading up to the five-round headline bout in the welterweight division: Henderson vs. Thatch.
MAIN EVENT: Benson Henderson vs. Brandon Thatch
Cole Miller vs. Max Holloway
Neil Magny vs. Kiichi Kunimoto
Dan Kelly vs. Patrick Walsh
Michel Prazeres vs. Kevin Lee
Ray Born vs. Chris Kelades
1 a.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 15 -- FOX Sports Live: UFC Post Fight Show
Where to watch: FOX Sports 1 or FOX Sports GO
Following the night's action, keep it locked to FOX Sports 1 with the special UFC post-fight show during "FOX Sports Live." Look for postfight analysis and exclusive interviews with the biggest winners of the night.
