Season 16

Episode Guide

Bring It!

S16 E1
Dana White greets 32 welterweights in Las Vegas. Coaches Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin watch as 16 fighters win elimination bouts and join teams.

What We Do

S16 E2
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 two welterweights face off in the first preliminary fight.

We Have Control

S16 E3
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.

Can't Fix Stupid

S16 E4
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.

Unleash the Beast

S16 E5
Who’s the toughest guy in the house? The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters’ battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract. With two of the top UFC fighters as coaches these guys will try to kick and punch their way to dominance and to prove who is the Ultimate Fighter.

One Mission

S16 E6
Who’s the toughest guy in the house? The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters’ battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract. With two of the top UFC fighters as coaches these guys will try to kick and punch their way to dominance and to prove who is the Ultimate Fighter.

Summer Camp

S16 E7
Who’s the toughest guy in the house? The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters’ battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract. With two of the top UFC fighters as coaches these guys will try to kick and punch their way to dominance and to prove who is the Ultimate Fighter.

Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

S16 E8
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.

Betrayal

S16 E9
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.

Coming for You

S16 E10
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.

Fight the Perfect Fight

S16 E11
Quarterfinal action continues as Nelson teammates Joey Rivera and Jon Manley face-off to stay in the competition. The tension builds between fellow Canadians Michael Hill and Mike Ricci before they enter the Octagon to unleash their aggression.

Semifinal Showdown

S16 E12
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.

TUF 16 Finale: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson

S16 E13
Who’s the toughest guy in the house? The Ultimate Fighter finds out as a new roster of mixed marital arts fighters’ battle it out for a six-figure UFC contract. With two of the top UFC fighters as coaches these guys will try to kick and punch their way to dominance and to prove who is the Ultimate Fighter.