Dana White
UFC President / Self
Series SeasonSeason 16 episodes2012
The Ultimate Fighter
Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson
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
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 160 min2012-09-14
Bring It!
Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.
Episode 260 min2012-09-21
What We Do
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.
Episode 360 min2012-09-28
We Have Control
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.
Episode 460 min2012-10-05
Can't Fix Stupid
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.
Episode 560 min2012-10-12
Unleash the Beast
A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.
Episode 660 min2012-10-19
One Mission
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.
Episode 760 min2012-10-26
Summer Camp
The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
Episode 860 min2012-11-02
Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em
The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
Episode 960 min2012-11-09
Betrayal
The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
Episode 1060 min2012-11-16
Coming for You
The first two quarterfinal fights.
Episode 1160 min2012-11-30
Fight the Perfect Fight
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.
Episode 1260 min2012-12-07
Semifinal Showdown
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.
Episode 1360 min2012-12-15
Finale
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.