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The Ultimate Fighter

Season 16 2012
TV-14

  • 2012-09-15T02:00:00Z on ESPN
  • 45m
  • 13h 45m (14 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Reality
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.

14 episodes

Season Premiere

2012-09-15T02:00:00Z

16x01 Bring It!

Season Premiere

16x01 Bring It!

  • 2012-09-15T02:00:00Z1h

UFC President Dana White greets 32 eager welterweights at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Opposing coaches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson and Shane Carwin watch with Dana as 16 fighters prevail in a full day of Elimination fights, then team picks.

2012-09-22T02:00:00Z

16x02 What We Do

16x02 What We Do

  • 2012-09-22T02:00:00Z1h

Just a day after moving into the TUF House, vicious smack talk begins between the fighters. Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin pick their squads and begin training. Then the first two welterweights face off in the first preliminary fight.

2012-09-29T02:00:00Z

16x03 We Have Control

16x03 We Have Control

  • 2012-09-29T02:00:00Z1h

When one fighter engages in noisy late night activities, he creates enemies on both teams. Coach Carwin announces his first match-up, sending two more Welterweights into the Octagon for the 2nd Preliminary fight.

2012-10-06T02:00:00Z

16x04 Can't Fix Stupid

16x04 Can't Fix Stupid

  • 2012-10-06T02:00:00Z1h

Dana treats the fighters to a special outing away from the house. After Roy uses a bizarre method to pick the next matchup, one fighter's weight problem puts his future in jeopardy. Then, two more welterweights face off in the Octagon.

2012-10-13T02:00:00Z

16x05 Unleash the Beast

16x05 Unleash the Beast

  • 2012-10-13T02:00:00Z1h

Julian Lane lashes out after being disrespected by another fighter. Team Nelson wants more coaching from Roy. Mike Ricci once again finds himself at odds with Nic Herron-Webb. Coach Carwin chooses two Welterweights to collide in the 4th Preliminary fight.

2012-10-20T02:00:00Z

16x06 One Mission

16x06 One Mission

  • 2012-10-20T02:00:00Z1h

While Team Nelson has doubts about leadership, Carwin puts his squad through an unusual training session away from the gym. A prank at the house ignites heated talk between fighters. Then two more welterweights face off in the fifth preliminary fight.

2012-10-27T02:00:00Z

16x07 Summer Camp

16x07 Summer Camp

  • 2012-10-27T02:00:00Z1h

Nelson once again has a fighter choose his opponent. Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Forrest Griffin drops in for training. The feud between Hill and Secor reaches a boiling point. Dana White expresses outrage after the result of the 6th Prelim Fight.

2012-11-03T02:00:00Z

16x08 Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

16x08 Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

  • 2012-11-03T02:00:00Z1h

After the trash talk heats up, a scuffle ensues. Dana visits the house to give the fighters an eye-opening lecture. Then two more welterweights face off in the 7th preliminary fight.

2012-11-10T03:00:00Z

16x09 Betrayal

16x09 Betrayal

  • 2012-11-10T03:00:00Z1h

James Chaney owns up to his unsportsmanlike conduct. One fighter turns against his friend. Team Carwin’s Mike Ricci takes on Nelson number one pick Dom Waters in the final preliminary fight. Dana White announces the Quarterfinal match-ups.

2012-11-17T03:00:00Z

16x10 Coming For You

16x10 Coming For You

  • 2012-11-17T03:00:00Z1h

The rift grows between Canadians Michael Hill and Mike Ricci. The Quarterfinals kick off as Bristol Marunde faces Neil Magny. Then, after a near-brawl at the weigh-in, Colton Smith takes on Igor Araujo with a spot in the Semis on the line.

2012-12-01T03:00:00Z

16x11 Fight the Perfect Fight

Quarterfinal action continues as Nelson teammates Joey Rivera and Jon Manley face-off to stay in the competition. The tension builds between fellow Canadians Michal Hill and Mike Ricci before they enter the Octagon to unleash their aggression.

2012-12-08T03:00:00Z

16x12 Semifinal Showdown

16x12 Semifinal Showdown

  • 2012-12-08T03:00:00Z1h

Teammates battle it out for a spot in the finale on December 15th. Multi-skilled Jon Manley faces Army Ranger Colton Smith in a Team Nelson showdown. And Team Carwin tough guy Neil Magny tries to take out Canadian pretty boy Mike Ricci.

Season Finale

2012-12-16T03:00:00Z

16x13 Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci TUF 16 Finale

TUF 16 Finale

2012-12-16T03:00:00Z

16x14 Finale

16x14 Finale

  • 2012-12-16T03:00:00Z45m

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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