{"id":7455,"date":"2025-05-22T08:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/tuf-33-cormier-vs-sonnen-the-new-season-with-ufc-legends\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T08:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:56:12","slug":"tuf-33-cormier-vs-sonnen-the-new-season-with-ufc-legends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/mma\/tuf-33-cormier-vs-sonnen-the-new-season-with-ufc-legends\/","title":{"rendered":"TUF 33: Cormier vs Sonnen, the new season with UFC legends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“The Ultimate Fighter” Returns with a Renewed Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter” is just around the corner, and it arrives with an unexpected twist. Instead of seeing active fighters coaching the future UFC prospects, this time the coaches will be UFC Hall of Fame legends turned analysts. Daniel Cormier, former two-division champion, will lead a team that will face Chael Sonnen’s, former title contender in two categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, “TUF” has been a hotbed of talent for the UFC, producing champions and prominent stars. Names like Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, Kamaru Usman, Robert Whittaker, TJ Dillashaw, and Rose Namajunas have tasted championship glory after participating in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In previous seasons, fans have been able to witness the effort that fighters must make to secure a place on the UFC roster. They have also witnessed the tension between the coaches, anticipating future matchups. However, this season could be different, as the coaches are retired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new season of “TUF” will air starting May 27 on ESPN2 and ESPN+. The competition will be held in the welterweight and men’s flyweight weight classes. The results can be found at the end of this news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Watch “The Ultimate Fighter” on ESPN2\/ESPN+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter” will premiere on Tuesday, May 27 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN 2 and ESPN+, with weekly episodes. Subscribers will be able to rewatch episodes after they air and enjoy previous seasons anytime on ESPN+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Coaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chael Sonnen<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Chael<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chael Sonnen will be the coach of Team Sonnen in season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Record:<\/b> 30-18-1
\nAge:<\/b> 48 years old
\nHometown:<\/b> Clackamas County, Oregon
\nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • He has been a coach in two previous seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter”, season 17 and TUF: Brazil 3.<\/li>
  • Former UFC light heavyweight and middleweight title contender and former Bellator fighter.<\/li>
  • He has victories over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, and Michael Bisping.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Daniel Cormier<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Daniel<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Daniel Cormier will be the coach of Team Cormier in season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Record:<\/b> 22-3-0, 1 NC
    \nAge:<\/b> 46 years old
    \nHometown:<\/b> Lafayette, Louisiana
    \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Coach on season 27 of TUF.<\/li>
    • Former two-division UFC champion (light heavyweight and heavyweight).<\/li>
    • Former collegiate wrestler at Oklahoma State University.<\/li>
    • Has victories over Frank Mir, Dan Henderson, Anderson Silva, and Stipe Miocic.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The Wrestlers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Welterweight<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Diego Bianchini<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Record:<\/b> 9-1
      \nAge:<\/b> 28 years old
      \nTrains in:<\/b> S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
      \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Fought in LFA in 2024.<\/li>
      • Trains at the Fighting Nerds gym, the same gym as UFC fighters Carlos Prates, Jean Silva, Mauricio Ruffy, and Caio Borralho.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Andreeas Binder<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Record:<\/b> 10-2
        \nAge:<\/b> 28 years old
        \nTrains in:<\/b> Galway, Ireland
        \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        • Five knockout victories.<\/li>
        • He trains at SBG Charlestown, the same gym as PFL fighter Leah McCourt.<\/li>
        • Former Level Fight League lightweight champion.<\/li>
        • He hasn’t fought since July 2023.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Jeff Creighton<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Record:<\/b> 11-2-1
          \nAge:<\/b> 29 years old
          \nTrains in:<\/b> Poway, California
          \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          • Fought in LFA and Bellator.<\/li>
          • Trains at The Arena MMA, the same gym as former Bellator champion Liz Carmouche.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Matt Dixon<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Record:<\/b> 11-1
            \nAge:<\/b> 29 years old
            \nTrains in:<\/b> Tulsa, Oklahoma
            \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            • He fought in “Dana White’s Contender Series” in 2020.<\/li>
            • He has seven knockout victories.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Daniel Donchenko<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Record:<\/b> 11-2
              \nAge:<\/b> 23 years old
              \nTrains in:<\/b> Ukraine
              \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              • Train at Tiger Muay Thai gym, the same gym as UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and former UFC men’s bantamweight champion Petr Yan.<\/li>
              • Has seven knockout victories.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Richard Martins<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Record:<\/b> 9-1
                \nAge:<\/b> 23 years old
                \nTrains in:<\/b> Campinas, Sao Paolo, Brazil
                \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                • He previously fought in LFA.<\/li>
                • He has finished seven of his last eight opponents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Alex Sanchez<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Record:<\/b> 15-3
                  \nAge:<\/b> 31 years old
                  \nTrains in:<\/b> Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
                  \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  • Fought in LFA.<\/li>
                  • Has not lost a fight since November 2020.<\/li>
                  • Trains at Entram Gym, the same gym as UFC welterweight Michael Morales.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Rodrigo Sezinando<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Record:<\/b> 8-1
                    \nAge:<\/b> 28 years old
                    \nTrains in:<\/b> Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
                    \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    • He has won each of his last four fights by knockout.<\/li>
                    • He trains at Nova Uni\u00e3o, the same gym as former UFC fighters Renan Barao and Matheus Nicolau.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Flyweight<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Idiris Alibi<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Record:<\/b> 10-0
                      \nAge:<\/b> Unknown
                      \nTrains in:<\/b> Aktau, Kazakhstan
                      \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      • He has four knockout victories and four victories by decision.<\/li>
                      • He trains at the same gym as former UFC fighter Sergey Morozov.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Roybert Echeverria<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Record:<\/b> 10-2
                        \nAge:<\/b> 29 years old
                        \nTrains in:<\/b> Miami, Florida
                        \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        • Fought on “Dana White’s Contender Series” in September 2022.<\/li>
                        • Trains at The Goat Shed, the same gym as UFC fighters Gillian Robertson, Ailin Perez, and Dennis Buzukja.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          Eduardo Henrique<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          Record:<\/b> 13-2
                          \nAge:<\/b> 29 years old
                          \nTrains in:<\/b> S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
                          \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          • He has fought in LFA since July 2022.<\/li>
                          • He has six knockout victories.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Tumelo Manyamala<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Record:<\/b> 6-1
                            \nAge:<\/b> 26 years old
                            \nTrains in:<\/b> Cape Town, South Africa
                            \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            • He has finished his opponent in each of his six victories.<\/li>
                            • His only loss was by split decision.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Arshiyan Memon<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Record:<\/b> 7-0
                              \nAge:<\/b> 30 years old
                              \nTrains in:<\/b> Maharashtra, India
                              \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              • He has never had a professional fight that has gone the distance.<\/li>
                              • He has knocked out each of his last four opponents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Joseph Morales<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Record:<\/b> 12-2
                                \nAge:<\/b> 30 years old
                                \nTrains in:<\/b> Sacramento, California
                                \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                • Former A1 Combat flyweight champion.<\/li>
                                • He had three fights in the UFC in 2017 and 2018.<\/li>
                                • He trains at Team Alpha Male, a gym founded by UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  Imanol Rodriguez<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Record:<\/b> 5-0
                                  \nAge:<\/b> 25 years old
                                  \nTrains in:<\/b> Mexico
                                  \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  • He has fought in Fury FC and Combate Global.<\/li>
                                  • He has finished all of his opponents (four knockouts, one submission).<\/li>
                                  • None of his professional fights have reached the third round.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    Furkatbek Yokubov<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                    Record:<\/b> 14-4
                                    \nAge:<\/b> 30 years old
                                    \nTrains in:<\/b> Uzbekistan
                                    \nHighlights:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                    • Fought in Karate Combat and LFA.<\/li>
                                    • Fought UFC fighter Vinicius Oliveira at UAE Warriors in November 2020, losing by knockout in the first round.<\/li>
                                    • Has knocked out each of his last three opponents.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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