The Ultimate Fighter (2005)
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts (MMA) competition produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Pilgrim Media Group currently airing on ESPN+. It previously aired for fourteen seasons on Spike TV. The show features professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as they train and compete against each other for a prized six-figure contract with the UFC. The series debuted on January 17, 2005.
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Episode 1 - Bring It!
Release Date: 2012-09-14Shane Carwin and Roy Nelson coach opposing teams of fighters competing for a six-figure UFC contract.
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Episode 2 - What We Do
Release Date: 2012-09-21The 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.
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Episode 3 - We Have Control
Release Date: 2012-09-28Coach 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.
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Episode 4 - Can't Fix Stupid
Release Date: 2012-10-05The 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.
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Episode 5 - Unleash the Beast
Release Date: 2012-10-12A fourth fighter is eliminated from the 16 welterweights battling for a coveted UFC contract.
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Episode 6 - One Mission
Release Date: 2012-10-19The fifth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson is held after tempers flare up in the house and training intensifies at the gym.
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Episode 7 - Summer Camp
Release Date: 2012-10-26The sixth preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
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Episode 8 - Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em
Release Date: 2012-11-02The seventh preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
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Episode 9 - Betrayal
Release Date: 2012-11-09The final preliminary bout between Team Carwin and Team Nelson.
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Episode 10 - Coming for You
Release Date: 2012-11-16The first two quarterfinal fights.
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Episode 11 - Fight the Perfect Fight
Release Date: 2012-11-30The 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.
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Episode 12 - Semifinal Showdown
Release Date: 2012-12-07Four 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.
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Episode 13 - Finale
Release Date: 2012-12-15Colton 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.