The Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 16
Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 16!
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.
Season 16 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Ultimate Fighter" season 16 is "Bring It!", rated 7.7/10 from 12 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Bring It!" aired on 9/14/2012 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "What We Do".
7.7/10 12 votes#1 - Bring It!
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 2012-09-14
Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.
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7.6/10 11 votes#2 - What We Do
Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 2012-09-21
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.
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8.2/10 9 votes#3 - We Have Control
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 2012-09-28
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.
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8.4/10 9 votes#4 - Can't Fix Stupid
Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 2012-10-05
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.
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8.4/10 9 votes#5 - Unleash the Beast
Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 2012-10-12
A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.
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8.4/10 9 votes#6 - One Mission
Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 2012-10-19
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.
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7.0/10 9 votes#7 - Summer Camp
Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 2012-10-26
The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
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8.4/10 9 votes#8 - Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em
Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 2012-11-02
The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
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8.2/10 9 votes#9 - Betrayal
Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 2012-11-09
The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
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8.0/10 9 votes#10 - Coming for You
Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 2012-11-16
The first two quarterfinal fights.
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8.0/10 9 votes#11 - Fight the Perfect Fight
Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 2012-11-30
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.
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7.9/10 9 votes#12 - Semifinal Showdown
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 2012-12-07
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.
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NaN/10 0 votes#13 - Finale
Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 2012-12-15
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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