UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson led the disclosed payroll for The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale by a wide margin, cashing a flat $350,000 payday for his successful title defense over TUF 24 winner Tim Elliott, according to figures released by the Nevada Athletic Commission to MMA Fighting on Monday.
Johnson, 30, persevered through early trouble to capture a unanimous decision win over Elliott and make the ninth consecutive defense of his 125-pound UFC title. Elliott, who earned the title shot with a successful run through the TUF 24 tournament, earned $100,000 in defeat.
TUF 24 Finale took place Dec.