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The Ultimate Fighter

Season 15 2012
TV-14

  • 2012-03-10T03:00:00Z on ESPN
  • 45m
  • 13h (13 episodes)
  • United States
  • English, Norwegian, Spanish; Castilian
  • Reality
The Ultimate Fighter: Live was the fifteenth installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter. This season marked the show's debut on the FX network, the debut of Jon Anik as the show's host, and featured Lightweight fighters. As part of the deal with FX, the show was revamped. Prior seasons of the show were filmed in six weeks, edited and aired several months after filming was completed. This season the show was being filmed over thirteen weeks and was being edited "the week of" before being broadcast. In addition this season was the first to feature live fights. The UFC and FX held open tryouts on December 5, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The casting call went out for Lightweight and Welterweight fighters. Some of the fighters that showed up for the tryouts included UFC veteran Jamie Yager, WEC veteran Blas Avena, and Bellator veterans Rudy Bears, Zak Cummings, and Jacob McClintock, and K-1 kickboxer Kultar Gill. On December 6, 2011, it was announced that the coaches for the season would be Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber. They were set to fight for the title, until Cruz's injury on May 7, 2012. The show debuted on March 9, 2012.

13 episodes

Season Premiere

2012-03-10T03:00:00Z

15x01 The Ultimate Fighter® Live

Season Premiere

15x01 The Ultimate Fighter® Live

  • 2012-03-10T03:00:00Z1h

In a special two and a half hour event the UFC hopefuls will square off in 16 action-packed fights, all vying for a spot in the house and a shot at the six-figure UFC contract.

2012-03-17T02:00:00Z

15x02 Embrace the War

15x02 Embrace the War

  • 2012-03-17T02:00:00Z1h

Sixteen victorious lightweights move into the house & begin their quest for a 6-figure UFC contract. After coaches Urijah Faber & Dominick Cruz select their teams, training begins. Then, 2 warriors face off in the first two-round preliminary fight!

Teams react after Cruz picks two top fighters to face off early in the competition. Cruz trains number one pick Justin Lawrence as Faber prepares Brazilian jiu-jitsu veteran Cristiano Marcello for their highly-anticipated clash in the Octagon.

2012-03-31T02:00:00Z

15x04 All the Pressure

15x04 All the Pressure

  • 2012-03-31T02:00:00Z1h

An injury in practice puts one fighter's future in doubt. Faber brings in a life coach to help the fighters be more positive. Then, Faber #1 pick Al Iaquinta takes on Myles "Fury" Jury of Team Cruz in the third preliminary fight.

2012-04-07T02:00:00Z

15x05 That Miserable Feeling

Sam Sicilia must decide to share information with his team about best friend, Mike Chiesa. After Andy Ogle struggles in practice, Faber sits him down for a heart to heart. Cruz is fed up with Chris Tickle's complaining. Chiesa & Jeremy Larsen face off.

2012-04-14T02:00:00Z

15x06 Dog With No Bark

15x06 Dog With No Bark

  • 2012-04-14T02:00:00Z1h

Tempers flare between Mike Rio and Justin Lawrence during sparring. Both teams enjoy a relaxing Easter Sunday. Then, house loudmouth Chris Tickle faces tough guy Joe Proctor in the fifth preliminary fight.

2012-04-21T02:00:00Z

15x07 Weather the Storm

15x07 Weather the Storm

  • 2012-04-21T02:00:00Z1h

Cruz gives Tickle an earful after his loss. When Faber comes to his defense, the coaches get into it. With the tensions at the house taking a toll, Andy Ogle has an emotional breakdown. Then Pichel & Cofer face off in the sixth preliminary fight.

2012-04-28T02:00:00Z

15x08 The Lion's Den

15x08 The Lion's Den

  • 2012-04-28T02:00:00Z1h

Women's MMA Champion Ronda Rousey trains in the gym, then visits the TUF house. Cruz gets a surprise from Faber and his coaches. Underdog Chris Saunders faces Team Cruz number two Sam Sicilia in the seventh Preliminary Fight.

2012-05-05T02:00:00Z

15x09 Become That Hero

15x09 Become That Hero

  • 2012-05-05T02:00:00Z1h

Both teams head to a desert shooting range for an explosive Coaches Challenge. Andy Ogle takes on Mike Rio in the last preliminary fight, then Dana announces the first two quarterfinal matchups.

2012-05-12T02:00:00Z

15x10 So Real It's Unreal

15x10 So Real It's Unreal

  • 2012-05-12T02:00:00Z1h

Dana makes a surprise visit to the gym for a shocking announcement. Then the quarterfinal round kicks off with two fights: James Vick vs Joe Proctor, and Justin Lawrence vs Michael Chiesa

2012-05-19T02:00:00Z

15x11 Like A Spartan

15x11 Like A Spartan

  • 2012-05-19T02:00:00Z1h

Chris Saunders battles through emotional issues as he prepares to face Vinc Pichel of Team Cruz. Then, in the last quarterfinal fight, Faber teammates square off when Andy Ogle takes on Al Iaquinta.

2012-05-26T02:00:00Z

15x12 Reality Check

15x12 Reality Check

  • 2012-05-26T02:00:00Z1h

Tickle and Cruickshank get violent in the house. Dana makes a surprise announcement. Teams Cruz and Faber go to war for a spot in the Finale, as Vick takes on Chiesa and Pichel faces Iaquinta in the last 2 Semifinal fights.

In an all Team Faber lightweight final, undefeated Michael “Maverick” Chiesa, with his burly beard & dangerous submission skills, entered the Octagon against the fast & accurate striking of “Raging” Al Iaquinta, who possessed a 5-1-1 pro record.

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