The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E07 July 8 2025
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E07 8th July 2025
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Date & Time
Aired On: July 8, 2025
Broadcast Time: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT
Streaming Platforms: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Location
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The high-stakes action unfolded once again from the UFC’s home base, where rising fighters are tested under the pressure of elite coaching and growing rivalries.
Fight Card
Main Fight – Lightweight Division
Jason Romero (Team Cormier) vs. Mike Vasquez (Team Sonnen)
Winner: Jason Romero (TKO – Round 2)
Romero continued Team Cormier’s winning streak with a powerful showing. From the opening bell, he applied pressure with effective leg kicks and striking combinations. Vasquez attempted to utilize his wrestling but was unable to maintain control once the fight hit the mat. Romero found his rhythm and ended the bout in the second round with a clean TKO after a relentless flurry of punches.
Training Highlight – Welterweight Exhibition
Carlos DeLuca (Team Cormier) vs. Brian Thompson (Team Sonnen) (Unofficial)
In a sparring showcase during training, DeLuca demonstrated strong improvements in grappling and control, reflecting the influence of Coach Cormier’s hands-on style. Though not an official fight, the segment offered a preview of what both young fighters could bring in future bouts.
Episode Highlights
Episode 7 was heavy on intensity both inside and outside the cage. The competition hit its midpoint, and with it came a focus on mental sharpness, team morale, and in-gym growth. Tensions boiled over at the weigh-ins, where a heated exchange between Cormier and Sonnen added fuel to the fire. Sonnen challenged Cormier’s coaching decisions, reigniting the legendary rivalry that frames this season.
We also saw fighters adapting to pressure as training sessions grew more grueling, with the coaches pushing their athletes harder than ever before.
Conclusion
The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 – Episode 7 continued to raise the stakes, offering both solid fight action and behind-the-scenes drama. Team Cormier pulled off another win, building serious momentum, but Team Sonnen still has fighters hungry to shift the balance.
With just a few episodes left before the semifinals, the intensity is rising, and every bout from here on out carries major weight. Stay tuned — the road to the TUF finale is only getting tougher.