‘The Ultimate Fighter 16’ ratings: Episode No. 5 draws series-low numbers

The fifth episode of “The Ultimate Fighter 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson” drew the smallest audience in the eight-year history of the competition-reality series.

Overall, the Oct. 12 broadcast averaged just 624,000 viewers on FX and a 0.49 household rating. 

MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the ratings information with industry sources.