The "Redemption" theme brought back 14 welterweights from previous seasons to compete for a second chance at a UFC contract:
The finale, held on July 7, 2017, featured the crowning of the season winner and a historic debut: 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. The "Redemption" theme brought back 14 welterweights from
: Justin Gaethje defeated Michael Johnson via TKO (punches and knees) at 4:48 of Round 2. held on July 7