The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 15

Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 15, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 15!

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
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8.05
215 votes

#1 - Embrace the War

Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2012

Sixteen victorious lightweights move into the house & begin their quest for a 6-figure UFC contract. After coaches Urijah Faber & Dominick Cruz select their teams, training begins. Then, 2 warriors face off in the first two-round preliminary fight!

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7.82
102 votes

#2 - All the Pressure

Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2012

An injury in practice puts one fighter's future in doubt. Faber brings in a life coach to help the fighters be more positive. Then, Faber #1 pick Al Iaquinta takes on Myles "Fury" Jury of Team Cruz in the third preliminary fight.

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Old School vs. New School
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7.68
131 votes

#3 - Old School vs. New School

Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2012

Teams react after Cruz picks two top fighters to face off early in the competition. Cruz trains number one pick Justin Lawrence as Faber prepares Brazilian jiu-jitsu veteran Cristiano Marcello for their highly-anticipated clash in the Octagon.

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So Real It's Unreal
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7.56
126 votes

#4 - So Real It's Unreal

Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2012

Dana makes a surprise visit to the gym for a shocking announcement. Then the quarterfinal round kicks off with two fights: James Vick vs Joe Proctor, and Justin Lawrence vs Michael Chiesa

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Like A Spartan
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7.50
123 votes

#5 - Like A Spartan

Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2012

Chris Saunders battles through emotional issues as he prepares to face Vinc Pichel of Team Cruz. Then, in the last quarterfinal fight, Faber teammates square off when Andy Ogle takes on Al Iaquinta.

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The Ultimate Fighter® Live
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7.49
155 votes

#6 - The Ultimate Fighter® Live

Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2012

In a special two and a half hour event the UFC hopefuls will square off in 16 action-packed fights, all vying for a spot in the house and a shot at the six-figure UFC contract.

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Weather the Storm
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7.32
125 votes

#7 - Weather the Storm

Season 15 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2012

Cruz gives Tickle an earful after his loss. When Faber comes to his defense, the coaches get into it. With the tensions at the house taking a toll, Andy Ogle has an emotional breakdown. Then Pichel & Cofer face off in the sixth preliminary fight.

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Become That Hero
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7.16
97 votes

#8 - Become That Hero

Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/4/2012

Both teams head to a desert shooting range for an explosive Coaches Challenge. Andy Ogle takes on Mike Rio in the last preliminary fight, then Dana announces the first two quarterfinal matchups.

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Dog With No Bark
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7.15
152 votes

#9 - Dog With No Bark

Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/13/2012

Tempers flare between Mike Rio and Justin Lawrence during sparring. Both teams enjoy a relaxing Easter Sunday. Then, house loudmouth Chris Tickle faces tough guy Joe Proctor in the fifth preliminary fight.

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That Miserable Feeling
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7.14
98 votes

#10 - That Miserable Feeling

Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/6/2012

Sam Sicilia must decide to share information with his team about best friend, Mike Chiesa. After Andy Ogle struggles in practice, Faber sits him down for a heart to heart. Cruz is fed up with Chris Tickle's complaining. Chiesa & Jeremy Larsen face off.

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The Lion's Den
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7.10
99 votes

#11 - The Lion's Den

Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2012

Women's MMA Champion Ronda Rousey trains in the gym, then visits the TUF house. Cruz gets a surprise from Faber and his coaches. Underdog Chris Saunders faces Team Cruz number two Sam Sicilia in the seventh Preliminary Fight.

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Reality Check
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7.04
67 votes

#12 - Reality Check

Season 15 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/25/2012

Tickle and Cruickshank get violent in the house. Dana makes a surprise announcement. Teams Cruz and Faber go to war for a spot in the Finale, as Vick takes on Chiesa and Pichel faces Iaquinta in the last 2 Semifinal fights.

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7.01
67 votes

#13 - Michael Chiesa vs. Al Iaquinta TUF 15 Finale

Season 15 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/1/2012

In an all Team Faber lightweight final, undefeated Michael “Maverick” Chiesa, with his burly beard & dangerous submission skills, entered the Octagon against the fast & accurate striking of “Raging” Al Iaquinta, who possessed a 5-1-1 pro record.