The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E09
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Preview
In Episode 9 of The Ultimate Fighter Season 33, the flyweight semifinals begin with Alibi Idiris from Team Cormier taking on Roybert Echeverria from Team Sonnen. Both coaches double down on training intensity, with Cormier pushing Idiris to use explosive striking and Sonnen refining Echeverria’s grappling game. Meanwhile, the legendary coaches’ challenge returns as Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen square off in a competitive game of pickleball, with bragging rights and cash bonuses on the line for their fighters. The stakes are high as the first finalist in the flyweight division is set to be decided.
Date & Location
- Air Date: July 22, 2025
- Filming & Setting: Las Vegas, Nevada
Matchcard
Semifinal Bout: Flyweights (First to Finale)
| Fighter | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Alibi Idiris (Kazakhstan) | Cormier’s team | Wins via Round‑1 TKO (flying knee + strikes) |
| Roybert Echeverria (Venezuela) | Sonnen’s team | — |
Conclusion
Alibi Idiris delivered an explosive performance in the first flyweight semifinal, finishing Roybert Echeverria in the first round with a flying knee followed by ground-and-pound strikes. His victory secures him the first spot in the flyweight finale. Coach Daniel Cormier praised Idiris’s aggression and accuracy, while Sonnen acknowledged his fighter’s effort but admitted that Echeverria’s timing and defense fell short. The episode also featured the classic coaches’ challenge, where Cormier defeated Sonnen in pickleball, earning $20,000 for himself and $2,500 bonuses for each of his team members. The episode closed with anticipation building for the next semifinal bout in the welterweight division.