The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Full Fight Card, Date & Details
The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 3:16
R3, 5:00
TUF Tournament Final
Jamaica
R3, 2:55
Fight of the Night
R1, 1:11
Knockout of the Night
Brazil
R3, 2:49
Prelims • Final
R2, 2:17
England
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
R1, 3:22
R3, 3:53
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 4:23
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:35
Submission of the Night
Official Event Results
TUF Final
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Cat Zingano and Miesha Tate each received $50,000 for their ferocious, historic three-round bantamweight clash.
Knockout of the Night: Travis Browne earned $50,000 for his vicious 71-second first-round knockout over Gabriel Gonzaga via elbows against the fence.
Submission of the Night: Daniel Pineda secured $50,000 for his slick 95-second kimura submission over Justin Lawrence in the preliminary card opener.
TUF 17 Season Awards ($25,000 each): Additionally announced on the broadcast were official season awards: Uriah Hall (Knockout of the Season vs. Adam Cella), Kelvin Gastelum (Submission of the Season vs. Josh Samman), and Dylan Andrews vs. Luke Barnatt (Fight of the Season).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | $50,000 | $76,000 | |
| WIN | $7,000 | $7,000 | $50,000 | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,500 | — | — | $23,500 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures do not include external sponsorship payouts, discretionary locker room bonuses, or the $25,000 in-season broadcast tournament awards. Total estimated figures include the official post-fight $50,000 fight night performance bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale
At 21 years and 171 days old, Kelvin Gastelum became the youngest tournament winner in The Ultimate Fighter history, surpassing Ryan Bader and Amir Sadollah.
Cat Zingano and Miesha Tate received the first post-fight Fight of the Night award in UFC women’s division history, producing an instant classic.
Cat Zingano became the first mother in UFC history to compete and earn a victory inside the Octagon following her third-round technical knockout of Miesha Tate.
With her comeback TKO victory, Cat Zingano earned the number-one contender position to face Ronda Rousey and the opposing coaching gig on TUF 18.
Entering as a heavy +280 underdog against the -340 favorite Uriah Hall, Kelvin Gastelum secured a historic split decision to claim the six-figure UFC contract.
Travis Browne delivered a devastating 1:11 first-round knockout over former title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga, utilizing lethal downward elbows against the fence.
Urijah Faber claimed his 5th bantamweight submission finish across combined UFC and WEC history by securing a fourth-round rear-naked choke over Scott Jorgensen.
Daniel Pineda earned Submission of the Night honors by tapping out TUF 15 veteran Justin Lawrence in just 1:35 of round 1 via kimura.
Clint Hester delivered one of the most violent single standing elbow knockouts of 2013, dropping Bristol Marunde at 3:53 of the third round.
TUF 17 cast members demonstrated elite finishing capability on the card, with five of the six tournament alumni bouts ending inside the distance.
The broadcast scored a multi-year viewership peak for The Ultimate Fighter live finale telecasts on FX, drawing an average audience of 1.71 million viewers.
The UFC formally confirmed $25,000 season prizes during the live broadcast for Uriah Hall (KOTN), Kelvin Gastelum (SOTN), and Dylan Andrews vs. Luke Barnatt (FOTN).
When and where did The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale take place?
The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale took place on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Urijah Faber and Scott Jorgensen?
Urijah Faber defeated Scott Jorgensen via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:16 of Round 4 in a five-round bantamweight showcase.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter Season 17 tournament final?
Kelvin Gastelum pulled off a major upset by defeating Uriah Hall via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) to become the TUF 17 middleweight winner and the youngest tournament winner in franchise history.
How did Cat Zingano defeat Miesha Tate at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale?
Cat Zingano overcame early wrestling pressure from Miesha Tate to finish her with a barrage of knees and an elbow (TKO) at 2:55 of Round 3 in their historic title eliminator.
Who won the official post-fight bonus awards at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Cat Zingano vs. Miesha Tate (Fight of the Night), Travis Browne (Knockout of the Night), and Daniel Pineda (Submission of the Night).
How did Travis Browne finish Gabriel Gonzaga?
Travis Browne stopped Gabriel Gonzaga via knockout (elbows) in just 1:11 of Round 1 while defending against a fence takedown, earning Knockout of the Night honors.
What was the attendance and live gate for The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale?
The event drew an official crowd of 5,918 spectators at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, producing a live gate of $569,075.
How was The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale broadcast on television?
The main card aired live on FX (drawing 1.71 million viewers), four preliminary bouts aired on FUEL TV, and three early prelims streamed live on Facebook.
Why was Kelvin Gastelum’s victory over Uriah Hall historically significant?
At 21 years and 171 days old, Gastelum became the youngest winner in TUF series history, halting the devastating knockout momentum Uriah Hall built throughout the regular season.
What season bonuses were awarded for TUF Season 17?
Three $25,000 fan-voted season bonuses were confirmed: Uriah Hall (Knockout of the Season vs. Adam Cella), Kelvin Gastelum (Submission of the Season vs. Josh Samman), and Dylan Andrews vs. Luke Barnatt (Fight of the Season).
How fast was Daniel Pineda’s submission victory over Justin Lawrence?
Daniel Pineda forced a tapout via kimura in just 1:35 of Round 1, securing Submission of the Night honors.
Who were the commentators and announcer for The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale?
The event was called cage-side by Jon Anik and color commentator Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Cat Zingano coach The Ultimate Fighter 18 after defeating Miesha Tate?
Zingano was originally selected to coach TUF 18 opposite Ronda Rousey, but a severe knee injury required surgery and forced her to withdraw, leading to Miesha Tate taking her coaching slot and title shot.
How did Bubba McDaniel defeat Gilbert Smith?
Bubba McDaniel secured a triangle armbar submission from his back at 2:49 of Round 3 in a battle between TUF 17 teammates.
What were the official judges’ scorecards for Kelvin Gastelum vs. Uriah Hall?
The judges scored the bout 29–28, 28–29, and 29–28, giving Kelvin Gastelum the split decision victory.
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