The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E12 Season 33 Episode 12 8/12/25 – 12th August 2025
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Event Date & Location
- Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Matchcard
- Welterweight Semifinal Bout
- Daniil Donchenko (Team Cormier) vs Matt Dixon (Team Sonnen)
- Special Guest Training Session (non-fight segment)
- Fighters train with UFC Hall-of-Famer Rashad Evans
- Team Outing Segment (non-fight segment)
- Cast enjoys a Las Vegas Strip trip before the semifinal clash
Episode Highlights
- Semifinal matchup: Daniil Donchenko (Team Cormier) vs. Matt Dixon (Team Sonnen) — winner advances to the welterweight finale
- The cast enjoys a Las Vegas excursion including group time on the Strip and training with UFC Hall-of-Famer Rashad Evans
Episode Recap
Episode 12 of Season 33—aptly named “Tested by the Fire”—takes place amid the high-stakes backdrop of Las Vegas. Fighters relax with a team outing before the final war, as coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen offer mentorship with the help of TUF legend Rashad Evans.
In the climactic semifinal, Daniil Donchenko delivers a brutal first-round knockout over Matt Dixon, earning his spot in the welterweight final at UFC 319—teeth and elbows flying, proving who truly deserves to be there.
The night cements Donchenko’s status as a serious contender, wrapping up the regular season and setting the tournament finale stage.