: Jesse Taylor defeated Dhiego Lima via submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:43 of Round 2.
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 Ultimate Fighter - Season 25Eps13
: 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. : Jesse Taylor defeated Dhiego Lima via submission
: Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson via TKO (punches and knees) at 4:48 of Round 2. : Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson via TKO
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
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: