Two heavyweights, one injured replacement, zero chill — Vegas fight night chaos.
The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 15, 2012 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shane Carwin was expected to face Roy Nelson in the event's headliner. However, Carwin suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Matt Mitrione.
Practical Effects
Real unscripted violence, no stunt doubles in sight.
Production
Vegas lights, small venue intimacy, peak TUF era.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the final TUF finale to air on FX before the move to FOX Sports 1 in 2013. The network shuffle killed this era's vibe.
Shane Carwin's knee injury derailed what would've been a Nelson-Carwin bomb-fest; Mitrione stepped in but the bout lacked the original fireworks.
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