The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 premiered with 16 fighters competing for a coveted UFC contract, consisting of eight flyweights and eight welterweights from various countries. Coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen lead the teams through the intense 12-week competition. Initial drafting saw Cormier select the reigning Legacy Fighting Alliance champion, Eduardo Henrique, while Sonnen opted for Joseph Morales. The match-up set up between the two top picks has promised exciting action, setting the tone for a highly competitive season ahead.
"Both of these guys are very competitive and they both want to win, so this should be a very entertaining season." —Dana White, UFC CEO.
"Cormier won a coinflip between the coaches, elected to draft first in each weight class and chose reigning Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Eduardo Henrique as the No. 1 overall flyweight."
"Sonnen, meanwhile, filled out his roster with flyweights Furkatbek Yokubov, Roybert Echeverria and Arshiyan Memon, alongside welterweights Matt Dixon, Richard Martins and Andreeas Binder."
"Attention then turned to the 170-pound competitors. Cormier picked Rodrigo Sezinando as the No. 1 overall welterweight. Sonnen went with Diego Bianchini."
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