The Ultimate Fighter Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E12 Today Show

The Ultimate Fighter Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E12 Today Show

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Fight Card:

• Welterweight Semifinal:

• Daniil Donchenko (Team Cormier) vs Matt Dixon (Team Sonnen)
• Winner advances to face Rodrigo Sezinando (Team Cormier) in the welterweight finale.

• Flyweight Final Tease:

• Alibi Idiris (Team Cormier) vs Joseph Morales (Team Sonnen) — showdown booked for UFC 319 prelims.

Date & Time:

The episode aired on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET via ESPN2 and ESPN⁺, closing out Season 33.

Venue:

Filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, the season kept fighters under one roof for training and competition.

Fight Review:

The Donchenko vs Dixon bout was packed with drama from the opening exchange:

• Dixon came out fast, but an elbow from Donchenko cut him early.
• A brief pause came after strikes landed to the back of Dixon’s head, but no point deduction followed. Dixon chose to fight on.
• Dixon scored an early knockdown, yet Donchenko’s crisp boxing and rapid-fire combinations turned the tide.
• After a barrage of punches with Dixon trapped against the cage, the referee stepped in for a TKO victory in favor of Donchenko.

Outcome: Daniil Donchenko moves on to meet teammate Rodrigo Sezinando for the welterweight crown at UFC 319. In addition, the flyweight final between Alibi Idiris and Joseph Morales will share the card.

Wrap-Up:

The season finale of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen ended with a dominant Team Cormier performance, securing both welterweight finalists. The semifinal delivered action, controversy, and momentum heading straight into UFC 319 — promising fans an intense finish to the tournament.