Frank Fertitta III
Director
The Ultimate Fighter (2005)
Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson
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.
Released Jan. 17, 2005
Episode 45 min
14+
Genres: Action, Reality, Reality TV, Sport
Keywords: tmdb.sports-show, tmdb.professional-sports, imdb.martial-arts-action, imdb.tournament, imdb.ultimate-fighting-championship, imdb.mixed-martial-arts, imdb.brutality + 13 more, imdb.fighting-style, imdb.boxing, imdb.blood-splatter, imdb.blood, imdb.beefcake-martial-arts, imdb.kickboxing, imdb.brawl, imdb.fistfight, imdb.cage-fighting, imdb.wrestling, imdb.martial-arts, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.mixed-martial-arts-mma
Watch Providers: fuboTV
Production Companies: Zuffa, Pilgrim Studios
Network: ESPN
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Spanish,
Norwegian
S16E1 - Bring It!
Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.
Sept. 14, 2012, midnight
S16E2 - 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.
Sept. 21, 2012, midnight
S16E3 - 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.
Sept. 28, 2012, midnight
S16E4 - 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.
Oct. 5, 2012, midnight
S16E5 - Unleash the Beast
A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.
Oct. 12, 2012, midnight
S16E6 - 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.
Oct. 19, 2012, midnight
S16E7 - Summer Camp
The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
Oct. 26, 2012, midnight
S16E8 - Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em
The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
Nov. 2, 2012, midnight
S16E9 - Betrayal
The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
Nov. 9, 2012, midnight
S16E10 - Coming for You
The first two quarterfinal fights.
Nov. 16, 2012, midnight
S16E11 - 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.
Nov. 30, 2012, midnight
S16E12 - 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.
Dec. 7, 2012, midnight
S16E13 - 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.
Dec. 15, 2012, midnight
Network: ESPN
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 904 min.
Released: Jan. 17, 2005
Last Air Date: Aug. 12, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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