Belfort, Thomas, Cowboy and Tavares receive bonuses for performances at UFC SP

Vitor (photo) won the UFC SP main fight against D. Henderson. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

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With so many overwhelming performances at the event in São Paulo, the UFC decided to change the award system for fighters after UFC Fight Night 77. Instead of handing out the usual “Fight of the Night” bonus, the organizer gave four “Performance of the Night” awards. Night".

And a 100% Brazilian quartet was honored. Vitor belfort, Thomas almeida, Alex Cowboy e Thiago tavares, who achieved overwhelming victories at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium, will each receive an amount of US$50.

Belfort defeated Dan Henderson by knockout in the main fight of the event, while Thomas almeida beat his opponent, Anthony Birchak, by the same method. Alex Cowboy knocked out the Polish Piotr Hallmann and Thiago tavares, with a finish in 39 seconds over Clay guida, broke the record for the fastest submission in the history of the featherweight category.

Hangout SUPER FIGHTS special UFC SP

This Monday (09), starting at 20pm (Brasília time), SUPER LUTAS will hold a special edition of the Hangout, analyzing and debating the UFC Sao Paulo: Belfort x Henderson 3. Watch live on our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!