UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R1, 1:17
Knockout of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:18
Croatia
R1, 2:10
R3, 5:00
Argentina
R1, 0:40
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:42
Russia
R1, 3:31
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:38
R2, 2:49
Submission of the Night
R3, 3:19
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Omari Akhmedov and Thiago Perpétuo each earned $50,000 for their wild first-round battle featuring mutual knockdowns.
Knockout of the Night: Vitor Belfort collected $50,000 for his historic first-round head-kick knockout of Dan Henderson in just 77 seconds.
Submission of the Night: Adriano Martins was awarded $50,000 for submitting Daron Cruickshank via second-round straight armbar / kimura in his Octagon debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*Purses and base fighter salaries are not officially disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Listed bonus values reflect officially confirmed $50,000 UFC post-fight awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson
Vitor Belfort became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to defeat legendary former two-division Pride and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson via strikes, stopping him in just 77 seconds.
Vitor Belfort became the first fighter in UFC history to record three consecutive head-kick knockout victories inside the Octagon (stopping Michael Bisping, Luke Rockhold, and Dan Henderson).
With his lightning-fast finish of Henderson, Vitor Belfort extended his UFC record for the most first-round knockout victories in promotional history with 11 career opening-round stoppages.
Belfort claimed his fifth career Knockout of the Night bonus award, tying for the second-most in UFC history at the time.
Jeremy Stephens landed a vicious head-kick knockout against Rony Jason in just 40 seconds of round 1, registering one of the fastest head-kick finishes in UFC featherweight history.
The event represented the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s inaugural card held in the state of Goiás and the city of Goiânia, expanding the promotion’s South American footprint.
The card attracted an official crowd of 10,565 spectators to the Goiânia Arena, setting the combat sports attendance record for the indoor facility.
Adriano Martins became one of the rare UFC debutants to capture Submission of the Night honors, tapping Daron Cruickshank with a slick straight armbar / kimura.
The event concluded with 8 finishes across 11 bouts (6 knockouts and 2 submissions), ranking among the highest stoppage rates for any international UFC Fight Night card in 2013.
Six of the 11 matchups were decided in the first round (Belfort, Cavalcante, Thatch, Stephens, Sicilia, and Akhmedov), producing one of the most explosive start-to-finish cards of the year.
Omari Akhmedov and Thiago Perpétuo produced the only bout in 2013 UFC history to feature mutual official knockdowns and a knockout stoppage all within round 1, earning Fight of the Night.
Ryan LaFlare landed 5 takedowns and 75 significant strikes to shut out top South American prospect Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-27 across all cards), preserving his perfect professional record.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson took place on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at the Goiânia Arena in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson?
Vitor Belfort defeated Dan Henderson via KO (head kick and punches) at 1:17 of Round 1, becoming the first fighter in MMA history to defeat Henderson by knockout.
Was this the first fight between Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson?
No. This bout was a rematch of their first fight at Pride 32 in October 2006, where Dan Henderson defeated Vitor Belfort via unanimous decision.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson?
Cezar Ferreira defeated Daniel Sarafian via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–28) in a three-round middleweight co-headliner between TUF Brazil finalists.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Omari Akhmedov vs. Thiago Perpétuo (Fight of the Night), Vitor Belfort (Knockout of the Night), and Adriano Martins (Submission of the Night).
How did Jeremy Stephens defeat Rony Jason?
Jeremy Stephens secured a devastating walk-off head-kick knockout against Rony Jason at just 0:40 of Round 1.
How did Brandon Thatch win his bout against Paulo Thiago?
Brandon Thatch forced a verbal/tap submission due to a crippling knee to the liver and follow-up punches at 2:10 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,565 spectators to the Goiânia Arena.
Who called the broadcast for UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson?
The event was broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 and called by cage-side commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Did Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson fight again after this event?
Yes. The two completed their trilogy at UFC Fight Night 77 on November 7, 2015, in São Paulo, where Vitor Belfort again defeated Dan Henderson via 1st-round head-kick knockout.
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