After knocking out Dan Henderson in a trilogy fight at UFC Fight Night 77 in São Paulo, Brazil, Vitor Belfort earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
The news was announced at the post-fight conference.
Belfort made quick work of the former Olympic wrestler after landing a left head-kick that dropped Henderson to the ground. Referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the bout at 2:07 of round one.
Additionally, Brazilian fighters Thomas Almeida, Alex Oliveira and Thiago Tavares earned Performance of the Night bonuses also worth $50,000.