: Taylor, who was famously removed from the TUF 7 finals in 2008 for out-of-cage conduct, finally earned his "redemption" and a $290,000 prize nearly a decade later.
In , the series concludes with Episode 12 , titled "The Winner's Circle," followed by a live Finale . While the season did not feature a standard "Episode 13," the TUF 25 Finale serves as the definitive end to the season's narrative. The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Results Ultimate Fighter - Season 25Eps13
This fight is widely considered one of the greatest debuts in UFC history due to its relentless pace and 196 total strikes landed. Key Season Highlights : Taylor, who was famously removed from the
: Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson via TKO (punches and knees) at 4:48 of Round 2. The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Results This fight
: Jesse Taylor defeated Dhiego Lima via submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:43 of Round 2.
The finale, held on July 7, 2017, featured the crowning of the season winner and a historic debut:
The "Redemption" theme brought back 14 welterweights from previous seasons to compete for a second chance at a UFC contract: