The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E11
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Date & Time:
August 5, 2025 | Tuesday
Streaming on UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+
Location:
UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Match Card – Episode 11:
Semi-Final #1 (Featherweight):
John Perez (Team Cormier) vs Miguel Alvarez (Team Sonnen)Training & Coaching Segments:
- Cormier focuses on grappling fundamentals
- Sonnen sharpens striking tactics with Team Sonnen fighters
- Guest appearance by former UFC champ Frankie Edgar giving a pep talk
Episode Review:
Episode 11 brought the intensity up a notch as the semifinal round officially kicked off. With only a few fights left before the finale, both Team Cormier and Team Sonnen brought their A-game.
John Perez came into the octagon with strong momentum, using solid wrestling and pressure against Miguel Alvarez, who has been known for his unorthodox striking and durability. The first round saw Perez dominate with takedowns and top control, frustrating Alvarez’s rhythm.
In the second round, Alvarez managed to find space and land a few clean counters, but Perez’s conditioning and ground game continued to smother any comeback efforts.
The fight went the distance, and John Perez won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28), advancing to the Featherweight finals.
The episode also featured emotional training room scenes as both teams started to feel the pressure of the competition coming to an end. Sonnen tried to boost morale with inspirational speeches, while Cormier doubled down on strategy and conditioning.
Location Insight:
The UFC Apex in Las Vegas once again served as the battleground for these young and hungry fighters. The intimate environment continues to provide a raw and competitive atmosphere perfect for the TUF format.
Conclusion:
Episode 11 was a decisive moment in the season, proving that Team Cormier’s strategic wrestling-based approach is paying off. With John Perez heading to the finale, the momentum appears to be in Cormier’s corner.
As we head into the final episodes of The Ultimate Fighter Season 33, all eyes are on the remaining semifinalists and who will rise to the top in both the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions.
