The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale Full Fight Card, Date & Details
The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 1:26
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:25
R1, 4:37
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Canada
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:05
R3, 5:00
Australia
Scotland
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Ireland
R1, 4:53
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Inaugural Title
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jessica Penne and Randa Markos each received $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round strawweight battle on the main card.
Performance of the Night: Carla Esparza collected $50,000 for her third-round rear-naked choke submission win over Rose Namajunas to claim the inaugural UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship.
Performance of the Night: Yancy Medeiros earned $50,000 after dropping Joe Proctor with a spinning back kick to the liver and securing a first-round guillotine choke submission.
Season Bonuses ($25,000 each): In addition to live event bonuses, fan votes awarded $25,000 to Rose Namajunas vs. Joanne Calderwood for Fight of the Season, and $25,000 each to Rose Namajunas and Randa Markos for Performance of the Season.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $24,300 | $27,000 | — | $51,300 | |
| LOSS | $42,700 | — | — | $42,700 | |
| NC | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| NC | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | $50,000 | $58,000 | |
| 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 | $6,400 | $8,000 | — | $14,400 | |
| LOSS | $9,600 | — | — | $9,600 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Charles Oliveira was fined 10% of his original $27,000 base purse ($2,700) for missing weight at 146.5 lbs, which was awarded to Jeremy Stephens. Aisling Daly forfeited 20% of her $8,000 base purse ($1,600) for missing weight at 118 lbs, transferred directly to Alex Chambers. Total figures include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale
Carla Esparza submitted Rose Namajunas via third-round rear-naked choke to become the first-ever UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion in promotional history.
The event was the live culmination of the historic first all-female tournament season in TUF history, directly crowning an undisputed world champion.
The card featured eight women’s strawweight bouts, setting the UFC all-time promotional record for female fights hosted on a single event card.
Seo Hee Ham made promotional history as the first female mixed martial artist from South Korea to enter and compete inside the Octagon.
Joanne Wood (Calderwood) landed 109 significant strikes against Seo Hee Ham, setting a new promotional record for a three-round women’s strawweight bout.
Joanne Wood (109) and Angela Hill (107) became the first pair of debuting fighters in strawweight history to each land over 100 significant strikes on the same night.
Carla Esparza followed Ronda Rousey as only the second reigning/former Invicta FC world champion to transition into winning an undisputed UFC championship belt.
Charles Oliveira logged his fifth UFC featherweight win and attempted 3 submissions over Jeremy Stephens, continuing his historic march toward the all-time UFC submission record.
Carla Esparza’s 3rd-round rear-naked choke marked the first-ever submission stoppage in UFC strawweight championship history.
Joanne Wood earned the first official victory by a Scottish female mixed martial artist in UFC history with her unanimous decision win over Seo Hee Ham.
The card featured consecutive technical armbar submission victories by Felice Herrig and Aisling Daly, marking a rare card feat of multiple armbar finishes.
Esparza’s finish at 1:26 of Round 3 established the inaugural record for the fastest submission finish in a UFC women’s tournament championship finale.
When and where did The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale take place?
The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale took place on Friday, December 12, 2014, at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas?
Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:26 of Round 3 to become the tournament champion.
What championship was crowned in the main event?
With her victory, Carla Esparza was crowned the inaugural UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion, officially launching the promotion’s 115-pound division.
Who won the co-main event at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale?
Charles Oliveira defeated Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round catchweight (146.5 lbs) co-headliner.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Jessica Penne vs. Randa Markos (Fight of the Night), Carla Esparza (Performance of the Night), and Yancy Medeiros (Performance of the Night).
Were any additional bonuses awarded for the TUF 20 reality show season?
Yes. Fans voted to award $25,000 season bonuses: Rose Namajunas vs. Joanne Calderwood earned Fight of the Season, while Rose Namajunas and Randa Markos earned Performance of the Season.
Why was the fight between KJ Noons and Daron Cruickshank ruled a No Contest?
The bout was declared a No Contest at 0:25 of Round 2 after Daron Cruickshank suffered an accidental eye poke from Noons and the ringside doctor determined he could not continue.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 1,800 fans and produced a live gate of $143,000 at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort.
Which pioneer made history for South Korea at this event?
Former DEEP JEWELS champion Seo Hee Ham made her debut against Joanne Wood, becoming the first South Korean female fighter in UFC history.
How was The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale broadcast?
The five-fight main card and four preliminary card bouts aired live in the United States on Fox Sports 1, preceded by two early preliminary bouts streaming on UFC Fight Pass.
How did Yancy Medeiros defeat Joe Proctor?
Medeiros dropped Proctor with a vicious spinning back kick to the midsection before locking up a guillotine choke submission at 4:37 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Did any fighters miss weight at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale?
Yes. Charles Oliveira missed weight at 146.5 lbs and forfeited 10% of his base purse to Jeremy Stephens. Aisling Daly missed weight at 118 lbs and surrendered 20% of her purse to Alex Chambers.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by cageside play-by-play commentator Jon Anik alongside color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What was the result of Jessica Penne vs. Randa Markos?
Former Invicta champion Jessica Penne edged out Randa Markos via split decision (29–28, 30–27, 28–29) in their three-round Fight of the Night showdown.
Did Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas fight again after UFC TUF 20 Finale?
Yes. Over seven years later at UFC 274 on May 7, 2022, Esparza rematched Namajunas and defeated her via split decision to capture the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship for a second time.
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