TUF 33 is expected to feature welterweights and flyweights competing in a tournament for a UFC contract.
The UFC Hall of Famers (Cormier was inducted to the Modern Wing in 2022, while Sonnen was inducted alongside Anderson Silva to the Fight Wing in 2024 for their classic battle at UFC 117) are no strangers to working with one another, as they currently work together on the Good Guy/Bad Guy podcast on ESPN.
Before transitioning into broadcasting, Cormier and Sonnen both authored unforgettable fighting careers. Cormier reigned as a two-division champion in his prime having captured both the UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight titles, while also being part of a years-long rivalry with all-time great Jon Jones.
Sonnen never claimed UFC gold, but challenged for it on three occasions, losing twice to Silva and once to Jones after he coached opposite Jones on Season 17 of TUF.
Pay them whatever they want to fight and no testing.
Black guy vs white guy
Its what the show should be called anyway
Good Guy vs Bad Guy (R)
Should be entertaining
I guess this is what happens when you have a bunch of Dagestanis fighting - you run out of Coaches
I am a Chael mark, but I honestly think he did the best job actually coaching on TUF 17 of any of the coaches since the series began. He seemed to help the fighters grow mentally and become more skilled and his guys dominated the competition.
It’s mind blowing to me that in 2025 TUF is still a thing. I have zero interest in it
Dan White Contenders Series is FAR better
Speaks to the current generation of fighters. Dana has to dust off Chael because no one else on the roster can make entertaining television.
Tito was a good coach in the season against Shamrock and then horrendous against Liddell.
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