The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 Episode release dates & where to watch
Premiered
Friday, September 14, 2012
Ended: Saturday, December 15, 2012
When does The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 come out?
The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 premiered Friday, September 14, 2012 on Paramount+ and ended Saturday, December 15, 2012. The season has 13 episodes.
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.
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The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 release schedule
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1. Bring It! Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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2. 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. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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3. 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. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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4. 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. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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5. Unleash the Beast A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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6. 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. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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7. Summer Camp The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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8. Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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9. Betrayal The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson. |
Friday · 14 years ago |
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10. Coming for You The first two quarterfinal fights. |
Friday · 13 years ago |
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11. 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. |
Friday · 13 years ago |
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12. 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. |
Friday · 13 years ago |
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13. Finale 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. |
Saturday · 13 years ago |
The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 FAQ
When does The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 come out?
The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 premiered Friday, September 14, 2012 on Paramount+.
How many episodes are in The Ultimate Fighter Season 16?
The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 has 13 episodes.
Are new episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 released weekly?
New episodes are released weekly.
When is the The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 finale?
The The Ultimate Fighter Season 16 finale (Episode 13) aired Saturday, December 15, 2012.
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