The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E09

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E09

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Broadcast Date & Time:
Tuesday, July 23, 2025
10:00 PM ET
Available on UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+

Filming Location:
UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Featured Fight – Episode 9

This episode focused on a key lightweight quarterfinal clash:

• Lightweight Quarterfinal Bout:
  Mike “The Machine” Johnson (representing Team Cormier)
  vs.
  Carlos “The Viper” Ortega (fighting for Team Sonnen)

Also featured: team training segments, mental prep, and in-house developments.

Episode Breakdown

Episode 9 of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen brought intense action and behind-the-scenes drama. Both coaches kept pushing their teams hard — with Daniel Cormier emphasizing takedowns and top control, while Chael Sonnen focused on striking finesse and cage awareness.

Fight Recap:
The fight between Mike Johnson and Carlos Ortega was evenly matched. Johnson used relentless takedown pressure and ground control in Round 1. Ortega nearly changed the outcome in Round 2 with a huge right hand and a near-submission attempt, but Johnson held on strong and dominated the final moments on the mat.

Judges awarded the victory to Mike Johnson by unanimous decision, earning him a well-deserved spot in the semifinals.

Venue Insight

All matches continue to take place inside the UFC Apex, an elite training and event facility that offers a no-distraction environment for fighters and coaches to perform and prepare.

Conclusion

Episode 9 delivered yet another exciting fight and built more anticipation for the next round. Mike Johnson’s advancement boosts Team Cormier’s standing, while tensions rise as we approach the semifinal phase.

Next week’s episode promises even more intensity — don’t miss it!