The UFC Encyclopedia Awards refer to three unofficial performance-based award categories compiled by the late Thomas Gerbasi, former editorial director of UFC/Zuffa LLC and senior editor of UFC.com. These awards were featured in Gerbasi's officially licensed 400-page publication, "UFC Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship", released in October 2011. The awards recognize standout performances from UFC events held prior to the implementation of the official UFC Bonus Awards system in January 2006.