The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Finale Full Fight Card, Date & Details
The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Finale
United States
Main Card • Final
Denmark
R2, 1:40
Knockout of the Night
R1, 2:47
Tournament Final
Submission of the Night
Brazil
R2, 2:42
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:19
Fight of the Night
Knockout of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:03
R2, 2:53
R1, 1:59
Early Prelims • Final
Mexico
R1, 4:18
Official Event Results
Tournament Final
$40k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$40,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Justin Lawrence and John Cofer each received $40,000 for their high-paced, competitive lightweight contest that culminated in a spectacular third-round finish.
Knockout of the Night: Martin Kampmann and Justin Lawrence each earned $40,000 awards. Kampmann rallied back from an early knockdown to stop Jake Ellenberger with knees in round 2, while Lawrence knocked out John Cofer with a blistering head kick just 19 seconds into round 3.
Submission of the Night: Michael Chiesa earned $40,000 for putting Al Iaquinta to sleep with a tight rear-naked choke at 2:47 of the first round to capture The Ultimate Fighter 15 lightweight crown.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | $40,000 | $124,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $40,000 | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,000 | — | — | $6,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $80,000 | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | $40,000 | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 |
*Reported payouts represent fighter purses as disclosed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures do not include discretionary locker-room bonuses, sponsorship payments, or television viewership compensation. Although not originally reflected in commission paperwork, both Erik Perez and John Albert received win bonuses from the promotion. Official post-fight bonus awards ($40,000 each) were distributed to Justin Lawrence (x2), John Cofer, Martin Kampmann, and Michael Chiesa.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at The Ultimate Fighter LIVE Finale
The event served as the live tournament conclusion to the groundbreaking 13-week experimental live-broadcast season of The Ultimate Fighter on FX.
Future undisputed featherweight champion and Hall of Famer Max Holloway earned his first career UFC victory, landing 118 significant strikes against Pat Schilling.
Justin Lawrence became one of the rare athletes in UFC history to capture two post-fight performance awards ($80,000 total: FOTN and KOTN) in his promotional debut.
Martin Kampmann rallied back from a punishing round 1 knockdown to finish top contender Jake Ellenberger via knee at 1:40 of round 2, earning Knockout of the Night.
Overcoming immense personal tragedy after his father’s passing during filming, Michael Chiesa choked out Al Iaquinta in 2:47 to secure the six-figure UFC contract.
Charles Oliveira captured his second straight stoppage win at 145 pounds, submitting TUF 12 champion Jonathan Brookins with an anaconda choke at 2:42 of round 2.
“El Goyito” Erik Perez made an electrifying Octagon debut on short notice, submitting John Albert via armbar to score a historic finish for Mexican MMA.
Team Faber standout Myles Jury kept his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record intact, forcing a quick tap from Chris Saunders via guillotine choke in round 1.
Heavy-hitting Sam Sicilia made an emphatic promotional arrival by knocking out veteran Chute Boxe jiu-jitsu master Cristiano Marcello in the second round.
Joe Proctor made short work of fellow lightweight castmate Jeremy Larsen, unleashing knees and punches to claim a technical knockout in just 1:59 of round 1.
Daron Cruickshank controlled rival castmate Chris Tickle across 15 minutes, scoring 4 takedowns on 5 attempts to cruise to a dominant unanimous decision.
The card featured an electric opening round finish rate, with 4 of the 10 bouts concluding inside round 1 across submissions and knockouts.
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