The Ultimate Fighter - Season 15

The Ultimate Fighter - Season 15

Season 15

The Ultimate Fighter: Live (Team Cruz vs Team Faber)

Sixteen lightweights live together for 13 weeks in the TUF house and begin their quest for a six-figure UFC contract, coached by Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz and former Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber.

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Episodes13
DatesMar 9, 2012 - Jun 1, 2012
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Episodes

Live Premiere
Season 15Episode 160 min

Live Premiere

Two days prior to the live episode, the 32 fighters were introduced to Dana White and the two coaches. White explains that an elimination round will be held and only 16 of the fighters will move on to "The Ultimate Fighter House" to compete during the rest of the season. He further explains that the elimination fights will consist of a single five minute round.
Mar 9, 2012
Embrace the War
Season 15Episode 260 min

Embrace the War

16 victorious lightweights move into the house and begin their quest for a six-figure UFC contract. After coaches Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz select their teams, training begins. One fighter receives sad news from home, and must decide whether or not to remain in the competition. Then, two warriors face off in the first two-round preliminary fight..live!.

Mar 16, 2012
Old School vs. New School
Season 15Episode 360 min

Old School vs. New School

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.

Mar 23, 2012
All the Pressure
Season 15Episode 460 min

All the Pressure

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.

Mar 30, 2012
That Miserable Feeling
Season 15Episode 560 min

That Miserable Feeling

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

Apr 6, 2012
Dog with No Bark
Season 15Episode 660 min

Dog with No Bark

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.

Apr 13, 2012
Weather the Storm
Season 15Episode 760 min

Weather the Storm

Cruz gives Chris Tickle an earful following his loss. After Faber comes to his defense, the coaches get into a heated exchange. With the tensions at the house taking a toll on him, Andy Ogle has an emotional breakdown during practice. Then Vinc Pichel and John Cofer face off in the sixth preliminary fight.

Apr 20, 2012
The Lions Den
Season 15Episode 860 min

The Lions Den

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.

Apr 27, 2012
Become That Hero
Season 15Episode 960 min

Become That Hero

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.

May 4, 2012
So Real, It's Unreal
Season 15Episode 1060 min

So Real, It's Unreal

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.

May 11, 2012
Like a Spartan
Season 15Episode 1160 min

Like a Spartan

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.

May 18, 2012
Reality Check
Season 15Episode 1260 min

Reality Check

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.

May 25, 2012
Finale
Season 15Episode 1360 min

Finale

The Season 15 champion is crowned as Michael Chiesa faces Al Iaquinta in an all Team Faber finale in Las Vegas. Also: Jake Ellenberger vs Martin Kampmann in a welterweight bout. Also: Max Holloway vs. Pat Schilling; Jonathan Brookins vs. Charles Oliveira; Justin Lawrence vs. John Cofer.
Jun 1, 2012

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