The Ultimate Fighter Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E12 Full Show
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Match Card:
Welterweight Semifinal:
- Daniil Donchenko (Team Cormier) vs Matt Dixon (Team Sonnen)
- Winner advances to the welterweight final against Rodrigo Sezinando (Team Cormier).
Flyweight Finalists Preview:
- Alibi Idiris (Team Cormier) vs Joseph Morales (Team Sonnen) — set for the flyweight final on the UFC 319 preliminary card.
Date & Time:
- The episode aired as part of the TUF series, which premiered on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN⁺ and ESPN2.
- Episode 12 was shown on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as the season finale.
Location:
Filming took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, where the cast spent the season training and competing.
Match Review:
The semifinal showdown between Donchenko and Dixon delivered an explosive finish:
- Dixon started aggressively, but a precise elbow from Donchenko immediately opened a cut.
- In defending a takedown, Donchenko landed strikes to the back of Dixon’s head. The referee paused but did not issue a penalty. Dixon chose to continue.
- Despite an early knockdown from Dixon, Donchenko’s hand speed proved dominant. He unleashed rapid combinations, forcing Dixon into a defensive shell before the referee stepped in to stop the fight via TKO.
Result:
Daniil Donchenko earns the welterweight final spot, where he’ll meet fellow Team Cormier member Rodrigo Sezinando at UFC 319’s preliminary card in Chicago. Meanwhile, the flyweight final between Alibi Idiris and Joseph Morales is also scheduled there .
Conclusion:
Episode 12 of TUF 33: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen wrapped the season with a high-octane semifinal that solidified Team Cormier’s dominance—placing both welterweight finalists under his banner. The emotions were high, especially with controversial strikes, but the fight proved electrifying and set the stage for a TUF finale at UFC 319. Fans of gritty competition and strategic striking were treated to one of the most memorable episodes of the season.