The Ultimate Fighter

• Specials
• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3
• Season 4
• Season 5
• Season 6
• Season 7
• Season 8
• Season 9
• Season 10
• Season 11
• Season 12
• Season 13
• Season 14
• Season 15
• Season 16
• Season 17
• Season 18
• Season 19
• Season 20
• Season 21
• Season 22
• Season 23
• Season 24
• Season 25
• Season 26
• Season 27
• Season 28
• Season 29
• Season 30
• Season 31
• Season 32

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.

Reality

1Fri, Sep 14, 2012

Bring It!

Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.

2Fri, Sep 21, 2012

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.

3Fri, Sep 28, 2012

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.

4Fri, Oct 05, 2012

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.

5Fri, Oct 12, 2012

Unleash the Beast

A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.

6Fri, Oct 19, 2012

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.

7Fri, Oct 26, 2012

Summer Camp

The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

8Fri, Nov 02, 2012

Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

9Fri, Nov 09, 2012

Betrayal

The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.

10Fri, Nov 16, 2012

Coming for You

The first two quarterfinal fights.

11Fri, Nov 30, 2012

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.

12Fri, Dec 07, 2012

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.

13Sat, Dec 15, 2012

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.