The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E07 July 8 2025

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E07 July 8 2025

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Air Date & Time

• Premiered: July 8, 2025

• Time: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

• Streaming On: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Venue

• Location: UFC APEX Facility – Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Fight Card & Highlights

Main Event – Lightweight Division:

Jason Romero (Team Cormier) vs. Mike Vasquez (Team Sonnen)

Winner: Jason Romero (TKO – Round 2)

The spotlight bout of Episode 7 saw Jason Romero represent Team Cormier against Team Sonnen’s Mike Vasquez. Romero displayed superior striking and movement, keeping Vasquez off-balance from the opening bell. Vasquez attempted to turn the tide with takedown efforts, but Romero’s footwork and crisp counterpunches kept him in full control. A flurry of punches in Round 2 led to a referee stoppage, giving Romero a dominant TKO victory and another win for Team Cormier.

Training Feature – Welterweight Sparring Session:

Carlos DeLuca (Team Cormier) vs. Brian Thompson (Team Sonnen)
Though not part of the official tournament bracket, this training cage segment gave fans an inside look at a high-level spar between Carlos DeLuca and Brian Thompson. DeLuca’s grappling stood out, a testament to Coach Cormier’s wrestling-centric training approach. Thompson held his own, showing resilience and solid defense, but DeLuca appeared to have the edge throughout the round.

Episode Moments & Drama:

• Weigh-In Tensions:
  Sparks flew during the weigh-ins as coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen exchanged verbal jabs. The rivalry is heating up, and it’s clear both coaches are fueling their fighters’ motivation through their intense competition.

• Inside the Gym:
  Viewers were also treated to candid moments in both camps, with emotional pep talks, intense conditioning drills, and behind-the-scenes strategy as the stakes continue to rise.

Final Thoughts:

TUF 33 Episode 7 continued to raise the bar, delivering not only an impressive win for Team Cormier but also escalating tension between the coaches. With Jason Romero’s dominant performance and continued growth from fighters like Carlos DeLuca, Team Cormier gains more momentum heading into the latter half of the competition.

As rivalries deepen and the final rounds inch closer, every fight and every decision matters. Expect the pressure to intensify as both teams chase a place in the TUF finale.