TUF 25 Finale bonuses: Justin Gaethje's sick, sick debut was a double bonus winner for $100,000

LAS VEGAS – Justin Gaethje, Michael Johnson and Tecia Torres each earned $50,000 bonuses for their performances at today’s TUF 25 Finale event – and Gaethje doubled up for $100,000.

Gaethje and Johnson earned the “Fight of the Night,” while Gaethje and Torres each won “Performance of the Night” honors.

The UFC announced the winners following the event, which MMAjunkie attended.

Gaethje (18-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made his UFC debut a memorable one, without question, with a late second-round TKO of Johnson (17-12 MMA, 9-8 UFC). Gaethje came to the UFC after relinquishing his WSOF lightweight title and promised to put on shows in his new home. That, he did. Johnson hurt him in the first round and won the frame from all three judges. But not getting the finish came back to haunt him, and Gaethje took him out in the second after hurting Johnson to the body.

Torres (9-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) had been a decision machine her entire pro career. But Juliana Lima (9-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) had the misfortune of being Torres’ first submission victim. When Lima went for a takedown, Torres stuffed it perfectly, worked around to Lima’s back and submitted the Brazilian with a rear-naked choke.

The TUF 25 Finale took place Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The card aired on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

For complete coverage of The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale, check out the UFC Events section of the site.