UFC Fight Night 82 bonuses: Stephen Thompson earns $50,000 with knockout win over Johny Hendricks

Stephen Thompson shocked the crowd in attendance at UFC Fight Night 82 by becoming the first man to knock out former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks. That knockout earned him a well-deserved $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
The news was announced by the UFC at the post-fight press conference.
Thompson (12-1) proved he's a top contender in the UFC's welterweight division by effectively utilizing his range and accurate striking against the number two ranked welterweight in the UFC