The BEST episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 16
Every episode of The Ultimate Fighter season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Ultimate Fighter season 16!
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.
#1 - Betrayal
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/2012
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.
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#2 - Bring It!
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2012
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.
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#3 - Finale
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/15/2012
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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#4 - What We Do
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2012
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.
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#5 - Unleash the Beast
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2012
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.
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#6 - Colton Smith vs. Mike Ricci TUF 16 Finale
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/15/2012
TUF 16 Finale
#7 - Can't Fix Stupid
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2012
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.
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#8 - Summer Camp
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2012
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.
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#9 - Fight the Perfect Fight
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2012
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.
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#10 - One Mission
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2012
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.
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#11 - Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2012
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.
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#12 - We Have Control
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2012
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.
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#13 - Coming For You
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/16/2012
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.
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#14 - Semifinal Showdown
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2012
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.
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