The first teaser for The Ultimate Fighter 33 dropped during UFC 315, and it’s gave fans plenty to talk about. From the brief glimpse we got, several details were revealed—including a peek at which fighters are representing Team Cormier and Team Sonnen. A few intriguing matchups were also teased, offering an early look at the action to come this season.
With the show set to premiere on Tuesday, May 27, we’ve broken down everything we were able to spot in the TUF 33 trailer:
Team Cormier Welterweights
- Daniil Donchenko
- Jeff Creighton
- Rodrigo Sezinando
- Alex Sanchez
Alex Sanchez was the only fighter not shown in the trailer. However, based on confirmed members of Team Sonnen, it’s clear he a welterweight on Team Cormier.
Team Sonnen Welterweights
- Diego Bianchini
- Andreeas Binder
- Matt Dixon
- Richard Martins
TUF 33 Matchups Revealed (So Far)
We slowed down the trailer to catch every glimpse of the face-offs and fights they previewed to help us compile this list:
- Joseph Morales vs. Eduardo Henrique
- Jeff Creighton vs. Andreeas Binder
- Rodrigo Sezinando vs. Diego Bianchini
- Richard Martins vs. Daniil Donchenko
- Arshiyan Memon vs. Imanol Rodriguez
Since the trailer revealed three of the four welterweight matchups expected in the opening round, it’s likely that the final 170-pound bout will be Matt Dixon vs. Alex Sanchez.
TUF 33 Flyweights
While some of the flyweights were revealed in the trailer, we originally broke down the team rosters on our YouTube channel back in February while filming was still underway:
Everything You Need to Know About TUF 33
Check out our full breakdown of what to expect, including coach lineups, the entire welterweight and flyweight rosters, and how to watch weekly:
