7.5/1016 votes#1 - Episode 1 on FX
Season 15 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2012
Two days prior to the live episode, the 32 fighters were introduced to Dana White and the two coaches. White explains that an elimination round will be held and only 16 of the fighters will move on to "The Ultimate Fighter House" to compete during the rest of the season. He further explains that the elimination fights will consist of a single five minute round.
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7.8/1012 votes#2 - Embrace the War
Season 15 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2012
The fighters and coaches are at the UFC training center with Dana White. White announces that he will flip a coin to pick a coach. The coach who wins the coin flip will have the option of picking the first fighter or the first fight. Urijah Faber wins the coin flip and decides to pick the first fight. Dominick Cruz makes the first fighter pick and the coaches alternate picking fighters for their teams.
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7.5/1012 votes#3 - Old School vs. New School
Season 15 Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2012
Following the previous week's live episode there is discussion among both teams in regards to the hesitancy on the part of Team Faber to choose someone to face Justin Lawrence.
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7.7/1011 votes#4 - All the Pressure
Season 15 Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2012
Myles Jury looks to keep Team Cruz unbeaten in a bout against Al Iaquinta of Team Faber. Jury is a former TUF participant who was injured early in Season 12.
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7.3/1011 votes#5 - That Miserable Feeling
Season 15 Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2012
After Team Faber's first victory of the season, Faber chooses Michael Chiesa of Team Faber to square off against Jeremy Larsen of Team Cruz. Can Faber keep control of the fight picks or will Dominick Cruz regain the momentum, and the choice of match ups
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8.4/109 votes#6 - Dog With No Bark
Season 15 Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2012
Friday: It was discussed that Chris Tickle was drunk during the previous week's fight. In the locker room, Tickle was laughing and making jokes about his just announced fight with Joe Proctor. Dominick Cruz gets upset with Tickle's attitude and tells Tickle to keep his mouth shut for the next week. Saturday 10:30am: Mike Rio complains of pains in one of his knees and having difficulties moving it. Rio and Jeremy Larsen have a discussion about the lifetime of a mixed martial arts figher.
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8.2/109 votes#7 - Weather the Storm
Season 15 Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2012
Heading into tonight’s TUF Live fight, Team Faber was up 3-2 with three more opening round fights to go. After losing the first two bouts, Team Faber has won the last three and will look to retain control. Dominick Cruz and Team Cruz need a win bad as the losing is taking its toll on the bantamweight champion. “I’m here to win,” said Cruz as he goes a little bit hard on Tickle following his loss, even going as far as implying Tickle has no heart.
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8.6/109 votes#8 - The Lion's Den
Season 15 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2012
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8.4/109 votes#9 - Become That Hero
Season 15 Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2012
Team Faber's Andy Ogle fights Mike Rio of Team Cruz to determine the last quarterfinalist.
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8.4/109 votes#10 - So Real It's Unreal
Season 15 Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2012
James Vick vs Joe Proctor and Justin Lawrence vs Michael Chiesa in the first two quarterfinal fights.
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8.4/109 votes#11 - Like a Spartan
Season 15 Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2012
The quarterfinals conclude with Vinc Pinchel vs Chris Saunders and Al Iaquinta vs Andy Ogle.
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8.4/109 votes#12 - Reality Check
Season 15 Episode 12 - Aired 5/25/2012
Semifinal bouts determine combatants for next week's finale. James Vick vs Michael Chiesa and Vinc Pichel vs Al Iaquinta.
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8.2/1011 votes#13 - The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale
Season 15 Episode 13 - Aired 6/1/2012
The Season 15 champion is crowned as Michael Chiesa faces Al Iaquinta in an all Team Faber finale in Las Vegas. Also: Jake Ellenberger vs Martin Kampmann in a welterweight bout. Also: Max Holloway vs. Pat Schilling; Jonathan Brookins vs. Charles Oliveira; Justin Lawrence vs. John Cofer.
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The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 15
Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 15!
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Season 15 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1 on FX" is the best rated episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 15. It scored 7.5/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/9/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Embrace the War".