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TUF 27 Finale headliner Israel Adesanya takes homes $112,000 after win over Brad Tavares

The fighter salaries are in for last week’s The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale, and rising middleweight prospect Israel Adesanya led the way with a $112,000 paycheck for his efforts.

The 28-year-old also received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in addition to his reported salary. Alex Caceres, Martin Bravo, and Luis Pena also received $50,000 fight night bonuses on top of their disclosed salaries. The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) released the full fighter salaries to MMA Fighting’s Shaun Al-Shatti on Monday.

Adesanya, a former kickboxer under the Glory banner, put on a masterclass against seasoned veteran Brad Tavares in the main event, cruising to a unanimous decision at the Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada.