The Ultimate Fighter

The Ultimate Fighter Season 16

TV Show

Season 16 Plot

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.

The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 aired on September 14th, 2012.

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Season 16 Episodes

1. Bring It!

September 14th, 20121 hr

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

2. What We Do

September 21st, 20121 hr

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.

3. We Have Control

September 28th, 20121 hr

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.

4. Can't Fix Stupid

October 5th, 20121 hr

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.

5. Unleash the Beast

October 12th, 20121 hr

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

6. One Mission

October 19th, 20121 hr

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.

7. Summer Camp

October 26th, 20121 hr

The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

8. Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

November 2nd, 20121 hr

The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

9. Betrayal

November 9th, 20121 hr

The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

10. Coming for You

November 16th, 20121 hr

The first two quarterfinal fights.

11. Fight the Perfect Fight

November 30th, 20121 hr

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.

12. Semifinal Showdown

December 7th, 20121 hr

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.

13. Finale

December 15th, 20121 hr

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.

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Season 32

Jun 4, 2024
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Season 31

May 30, 2023
Season 30

Season 30

May 3, 2022
Season 29

Season 29

Jun 1, 2021
Season 28

Season 28

Aug 29, 2018
Season 27

Season 27

Apr 18, 2018
Season 26

Season 26

Aug 30, 2017
Season 25

Season 25

Apr 19, 2017
Season 24

Season 24

Aug 30, 2016
Season 23

Season 23

Apr 20, 2016
Season 22

Season 22

Sep 9, 2015
Season 21

Season 21

Apr 22, 2015
Season 20

Season 20

Sep 10, 2014
Season 19

Season 19

Apr 16, 2014
Season 18

Season 18

Sep 4, 2013
Season 17

Season 17

Jan 22, 2013
Season 16

Season 16

Sep 14, 2012
Season 15

Season 15

Mar 9, 2012
Season 14

Season 14

Sep 21, 2011
Season 13

Season 13

Mar 30, 2011
Season 12

Season 12

Sep 14, 2010
Season 11

Season 11

Mar 31, 2010
Season 10

Season 10

Sep 16, 2009
Season 9

Season 9

Apr 1, 2009
Season 8

Season 8

Sep 17, 2008
Season 7

Season 7

Apr 2, 2008
Season 6

Season 6

Sep 19, 2007
Season 5

Season 5

Apr 5, 2007
Season 4

Season 4

Aug 17, 2006
Season 3

Season 3

Apr 6, 2006
Season 2

Season 2

Aug 22, 2005
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Season 1

Jan 17, 2005
Specials

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Jun 16, 2010