The Ultimate Fighter 33 debuted with Team Cormier facing Team Sonnen, marking 20 years since the show's inception. UFC CEO Dana White emphasized the intensity of the competition, reminding fighters of their motivations. Former TUF winner Forrest Griffin encouraged participants by sharing his success story post-TUF. Notably, the coaches' antics appeared to be more subdued this season. Additionally, Colby Covington's unexpected involvement as one of Sonnen’s coaches surprised many viewers, as the season kicked off with a traditional team selection format.
"Once you get inside here, this competition is an absolute pressure cooker," noted White, reminding the TUF 33 fighters to remember why they'd come there.
Forrest Griffin tells the fighters that after he won TUF all of 20 years ago, he hasn't worked a job since.
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