The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E02

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Date & Time:

Aired on: June 4, 2025
Time: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

Streaming:

Available on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass

Filming Location:

This episode, like the rest of the season, was filmed at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, known for hosting elite-level training and fight events in a controlled environment.

Match Card – Episode 2

The spotlight bout featured two promising lightweight fighters:

Team Cormier: Michael “Iron Hands” Thomas
Team Sonnen: Jose “El Relámpago” Rivera

Fight Breakdown & Review:

From the opening bell, the energy was electric. Thomas came in aggressive, attempting to use his wrestling to dictate the fight. Rivera, however, stayed composed and relied on his striking to keep the pressure off.

Round 1: A fairly even round where Thomas managed a couple of takedown attempts, but Rivera responded with clean counter-strikes and leg kicks.

Round 2: Rivera began to dominate. A sharp left hook followed by ground-and-pound forced the referee to step in.

Winner: Jose Rivera via TKO in Round 2 (3:41)

Coaches’ Tactics

Sonnen’s Corner: Focused on distance control and striking precision — a game plan that worked flawlessly.
Cormier’s Gameplan: Centered around wrestling pressure, but his fighter struggled to capitalize.

Final Thoughts:

Episode 2 delivered everything you want from The Ultimate Fighter: intensity, strategy, and raw emotion. Team Sonnen now holds the advantage, but with Cormier’s coaching pedigree, don’t expect him to stay behind for long.

Stay tuned — the tension, talent, and tempers are just starting to rise in Season 33.

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