The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Full Fight Card, Date & Details
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 4:48
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
R2, 0:43
Brazil
R3, 5:00
DR Congo
R3, 2:08
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:53
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Japan
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Justin Gaethje and Michael Johnson each earned $50,000 for their ferocious, consensus 2017 Fight of the Year lightweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Justin Gaethje collected an additional $50,000 bonus ($100,000 total bonus purse) for his unforgettable second-round comeback TKO in his Octagon debut.
Performance of the Night: Tecia Torres earned $50,000 for securing the first stoppage victory of her professional career via second-round rear-naked choke against Juliana Lima.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $47,000 | — | $50,000 | $97,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $250,000* | $280,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | — | $68,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $51,000 | $51,000 | — | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 |
*Official disclosed payouts reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed purse payout was $1,036,000 (excluding performance bonuses and tournament prize money). Jesse Taylor received a $250,000 grand prize check for winning The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption tournament in addition to his fight purse. Justin Gaethje received two separate $50,000 performance bonuses ($100,000 total bonus purse) for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale
Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Johnson was unanimously voted the 2017 Fight of the Year by the World MMA Awards, Sherdog, and Bleacher Report, revered as one of the most savage battles in promotional history.
Justin Gaethje became one of the few athletes in UFC history to capture both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night ($100,000 in total bonuses) in his official promotional debut.
Jesse Taylor achieved the most famous redemption story in The Ultimate Fighter history, winning the season 25 tournament and a $250,000 purse nine years after being removed from the TUF 7 finale in 2008.
Justin Gaethje connected on 36 leg kicks and 104 significant strikes in under two rounds against Michael Johnson, establishing the template for his historic leg-kick offense in the UFC.
Former title challenger Gray Maynard went a perfect 11-for-11 on takedown attempts against Teruto Ishihara, setting a modern featherweight record for 100% takedown completion on high volume.
After going the distance in her first nine professional fights, Tecia Torres earned the first stoppage win of her career via second-round rear-naked choke over Juliana Lima.
Drakkar Klose used heavy leg kicks and clinch control as a +215 underdog to hand electric prospect Marc Diakiese the first defeat of his professional MMA career.
Jared Cannonier overwhelmed short-notice newcomer Nick Roehrick with 75 significant head strikes before finishing the bout via third-round ground elbows.
In his 205-pound division debut, C.B. Dollaway executed a flawless 6-of-6 takedowns against Ed Herman to secure a unanimous decision victory.
James Krause outclassed Tom Gallicchio by landing 102 significant head strikes over 15 minutes, sweeping the judges’ scorecards 30-27 across the board.
Brad Tavares secured his 10th career UFC middleweight victory, overcoming Elias Theodorou to move into elite company on the division’s all-time wins leaderboard.
The card served as the official kickoff event for the 2017 International Fight Week in Las Vegas, producing a live gate of $432,495 at T-Mobile Arena.
When and where did The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale take place?
The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale took place on Friday, July 7, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Justin Gaethje and Michael Johnson?
Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson via TKO (punches and knees) at 4:48 of Round 2 in an all-time classic lightweight bout.
Did Justin Gaethje win two bonuses at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale?
Yes. Justin Gaethje won both Fight of the Night ($50,000) and Performance of the Night ($50,000), earning $100,000 in total post-fight bonus awards in his UFC debut.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption tournament?
Jesse Taylor submitted Dhiego Lima via rear-naked choke at 0:43 of Round 2 to win the TUF 25 welterweight tournament and a $250,000 grand prize.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at the TUF 25 Finale?
Four bonuses were awarded: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Johnson received Fight of the Night, while Justin Gaethje and Tecia Torres took home Performance of the Night honors.
What was the result of Drakkar Klose vs. Marc Diakiese?
Drakkar Klose defeated previously unbeaten Marc Diakiese via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a heated three-round lightweight scrap.
How did Tecia Torres make history in her fight against Juliana Lima?
Tecia Torres secured the first stoppage victory of her professional MMA career, submitting Juliana Lima with a rear-naked choke at 0:53 of Round 2 to earn a Performance of the Night bonus.
How many takedowns did Gray Maynard land against Teruto Ishihara?
Gray Maynard landed a perfect 11 of 11 takedowns against Teruto Ishihara, sweeping all three judges’ scorecards 30-26.
Why was Jessica Eye vs. Aspen Ladd cancelled from this card?
The women’s bantamweight bout was cancelled on the day of the event after Aspen Ladd fell ill and was deemed medically unfit to compete.
Who called the fights for The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale?
The cage-side commentary was provided by play-by-play announcer Todd Grisham and former WEC champion Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What was the attendance and live gate for the TUF 25 Finale?
The event drew an official crowd of 6,308 fans with a live gate of $432,495 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Who won the middleweight bout between Brad Tavares and Elias Theodorou?
Brad Tavares defeated Elias Theodorou via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a close three-round main card clash.
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