UFC on ESPN 57 Bonuses: Brunno Ferreira Banks $50K for Spinning Back Elbow KO

Brunno Ferreira authored perhaps the most memorable finish on the UFC on ESPN 57 card.

The Brazilian was rewarded for his efforts, as he received a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his spinning back elbow knockout of Dustin Stoltzfus 4:51 into the opening round of their featured middleweight bout. Ferreira had to survive some early adversity, but he maintained his composure to secure the eighth finish via spinning back elbow in UFC history.

Elsewhere, Raul Rosas Jr. garnered a $50,000 check for a second-round submission victory over Ricky Turcios in a bantamweight clash. After a spirited opening round, the 19-year-old prospect put his opponent away with a rear-naked choke at the 2:22 mark of the period.

Meanwhile, Zachary Reese made the most of a short night at the office, securing a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for a first-round stoppage of Julian Marquez at middleweight. The Dana White’s Contender Series alum needed just 20 seconds to get the finish and earn his first promotional triumph.

Finally, Carlos Prates took home the card’s final $50,000 “Performance of the Night” award for his finish of Charlie Radtke in a preliminary welterweight scrap. The Brazilian shut his adversary down with a perfectly-placed knee to the body 4:47 into the opening stanza.