The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale Image 〈Legit | 2026〉

The , held on July 12, 2015 , at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, was a landmark event that crowned Kamaru Usman the season winner and featured a spectacular main event knockout by Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson . Main Event: The Rise of "Wonderboy"

The co-main event featured the tournament final between (representing the Blackzilians) and Hayder Hassan (representing American Top Team). The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale Fight Results - ESPN The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale image

In the headlining bout, faced veteran Jake Ellenberger . Despite suffering an early "flash knockdown," Thompson quickly recovered and dominated with his signature karate-style striking. He secured a stunning first-round victory using two consecutive spinning hook kicks, the second of which rendered Ellenberger unable to intelligently defend himself. This win firmly established Thompson as a top contender in the welterweight division. The TUF 21 Tournament Final The , held on July 12, 2015 ,