The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter: Season 16

Air Date

September 14, 2012

Episodes

13 episodes

The Ultimate Fighter

Season 16

Overview

Thirty-two of the most talented unsigned mixed martial artists in the world fight for 16 coveted spots in the TUF® house to live and train under coaches Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson to become the next Ultimate Fighter.

Episodes

Bring It!

1. Bring It!

September 14, 2012
60 min

Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.

What We Do

2. What We Do

September 21, 2012
60 min

The sixteen victorious fighters moved into the house. Rifts immediately began to form, with Matt Secor and Julian Lane frequently arguing. Later, Lane and Colton Smith pulled a prank on members of Team Carwin.

We Have Control

3. We Have Control

September 28, 2012
60 min

Coach Carwin makes his first matchup as the second pair of welterweights square off in the Octagon. Also, one fighter's noisy late night activities create enemies on both teams.

Can't Fix Stupid

4. Can't Fix Stupid

October 5, 2012
60 min

The third elimination bout is held between Team Carwin and Team Nelson. Also: Dana White treats the fighters to a special outing; Roy uses a bizarre method to pick the next matchup; and one fighter's weight puts his future in jeopardy.

Unleash the Beast

5. Unleash the Beast

October 12, 2012
60 min

A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.

One Mission

6. One Mission

October 19, 2012
60 min

The fifth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson is held after tempers flare up in the house and training intensifies at the gym.

Summer Camp

7. Summer Camp

October 26, 2012
60 min

The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

8. Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

November 2, 2012
60 min

The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

Betrayal

9. Betrayal

November 9, 2012
60 min

The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

Coming for You

10. Coming for You

November 16, 2012
60 min

The first two quarterfinal fights.

Fight the Perfect Fight

11. Fight the Perfect Fight

November 30, 2012
60 min

The quarterfinals continue with Team Nelson's Joey Rivera and Jon Manley entering the octagon, followed by Michael Hill vs. Mike Ricci in an all Canadian bout. Dana White announces the semifinal matchups.

Semifinal Showdown

12. Semifinal Showdown

December 7, 2012
60 min

Four welterweights compete in the semifinals, for berths in the TUF Finale on Dec. 15 in Las Vegas. Mike Ricci faces Neil Magny on the Team Carwin side, while Colton Smith meets Jon Manley for Team Nelson.

Finale

13. Finale

December 15, 2012
60 min

Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci in the Season 16 finale in Las Vegas. Roy Nelson vs. Matt Mitrione headlines the additional card. The Ultimate Fighter winner earns a six figure UFC contract and a custom motorcycle.