The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 12

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 12!

Sixteen aspiring mixed martial artists live together, train together and compete against each other to become the Ultimate Fighter. They receive coaching from UFC champions and contenders in a variety of martial arts including wrestling, boxing, judo, Jiu-Jitsu, karate and kickboxing. The winner receives a six-figure contract from the UFC.

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: ESPN+Status: Continuing
Win or Die
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8.34
229 votes

#1 - Win or Die

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2010

Following the team's first win Koscheck talks smack to Michael Johnson, but then gets a dose of the same medicine from Cody McKenzie. And the fates of four fighters are determined in two lightweight matchups.

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Spinning Tornado
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8.27
202 votes

#2 - Spinning Tornado

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2010

In the last two Quarterfinal fights, Wild Card winner Aaron Wilkinson faces Team GSP elder statesman Kyle Watson. Then antagonistic teammates let their fists do the talking when Michael Johnson finally takes on Alex Caceres. And the Semifinal fights are announced.

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7.95
118 votes

#3 - Jonathan Brookins vs. Michael Johnson TUF 12 Finale

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/4/2010

Team GSP’s 1st and 2nd picks met in the lightweight season finals as explosive striker Michael “The Menace” Johnson, with his 8-4 pro record, entered the Octagon against the non-stop pressure of Jonathan Brookins and his 11-3 MMA record.

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Worthy
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7.94
205 votes

#4 - Worthy

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2010

Marc Stevens goes overboard when he rants to his teammates about Coach Josh Koscheck. Then in the first Semifinal fight, Team GSP teammates Jonathan Brookins and Kyle Watson face off for the first slot in the live finale.

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Well Played
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7.93
236 votes

#5 - Well Played

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2010

Fourteen lightweights move into the fighter house. GSP tricks Koscheck at the team picks, then chooses the match-up for the first preliminary fight of the season.

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Disrespectful
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7.92
179 votes

#6 - Disrespectful

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2010

An ill-advised prank makes Alex Caceres an outcast on his own team. Former UFC champion Chuck Liddell pays a visit to Team Koscheck. And two more lightweights face off in the Octagon.

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KOs in a Commotion
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7.75
174 votes

#7 - KOs in a Commotion

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2010

What starts out as smack talk turns into violence when Kos and Team GSP Medic Brad Tate put angry hands on each other. Stevens seeks redemption for his quick loss as he takes on Wilkinson in the Wild Card fight to fill the final slot in the Quarters.

Personal
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7.69
256 votes

#8 - Personal

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2010

The Quarterfinals get underway as Judo expert Sako Chivitchian of Team Koscheck takes on Team GSP's rising star, Jonathan Brookins. In the second fight skilled pupil Nam Phan faces Koscheck's trash-talking nemesis, Cody McKenzie.

Love To Hate
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7.69
174 votes

#9 - Love To Hate

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2010

Sevak flies into a violent rage after Alex runs his mouth yet again. Two fighters prepare for a showdown in the Octagon, but one of them must first overcome pre-fight jitters.

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7.57
229 votes

#10 - Second Chance

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2010

Koscheck and GSP step up to the plate for the Coaches Challenge. Last pick Dane Sayers and Judo champion Sako Chivitchian face off in the final preliminary fight. Then the wild card matchup is announced.

Unleash Hell
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7.56
287 votes

#11 - Unleash Hell

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2010

Alex Caceres annoys the other fighters with his bragging. An unimpressive training session forces Josh Koscheck to reprimand his squad. Legendary boxer Mike Tyson visits the gym on fight day as two more lightweights face off in the cage.

Go For It
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7.51
231 votes

#12 - Go For It

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2010

After 28 lightweights arrive to the UFC training center Dana White introduces the coaches: UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and Season 1 alum Josh Koscheck. A day of fast-paced and intense elimination fights culminates with 14 winners securing a spot in the house.

Absolute War
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6.20
5 votes

#13 - Absolute War

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/2010

Team Koscheck pulls a prank on unpopular teammate Nam Phan. Then, in the last Semifinal, Phan takes on GSP first pick Michael Johnson to determine who will face Jonathan Brookins for the UFC contract.