The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs Team Sonnen S33E04
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Air Date & Location
- Air Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast: ESPN2 and ESPN+
Episode 4: Matchup & Drama
Fighter Matchup:
Team Cormier’s Jeff Creighton (USA, 11-2-1) vs. Team Sonnen’s Andreeas Binder (Ireland, 10-2)
Key Storyline:
Binder faced significant weight-cutting challenges, weighing in at 175.5 lbs—4.5 lbs over the welterweight limit. To proceed, Sonnen offered Creighton $12,500 to accept the fight. Creighton countered with a $2,500 per-pound offer, leading to a final agreement of $12,500 to make the fight happen. Creighton weighed in at 170 lbs, while Binder officially weighed 175.5 lbs. Despite the weight discrepancy, the fight proceeded with all parties in agreement .
Fight Recap:
Creighton dominated the second round, controlling Binder on the ground and landing significant strikes. The judges awarded Creighton a two-round majority decision, advancing him to the semifinals. Binder sustained a severe cut during the bout but showed resilience throughout .
Coaching Highlights
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra served as the guest coach for Team Cormier during this episode. Serra, known for his upset victory over Georges St-Pierre in 2007, provided valuable insights and support to Creighton .
Looking Ahead
The next episode features a flyweight bout between Team Cormier’s Alibi Idiris (Kazakhstan, 10-0) and Team Sonnen’s Furkatbek Yokubov (Uzbekistan, 15-4). Idiris, a kickboxing champion, is expected to face a formidable challenge in Yokubov .
How to Watch
New episodes of The Ultimate Fighter 33 air every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ .