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UFC Legends Cormier and Sonnen Coach Fighters This Summer

5/27/2025

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Retired UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen take the helm as coaches on ESPN's "The Ultimate Fighter," nurturing athletes in a pressure-free environment. This summer, fans can look forward to thrilling bouts, including UFC 317's clash between Topuria and Oliveira, and the highly anticipated middleweight title showdown at UFC 319 with Chimaev facing du Plessis.

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Retired UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen take the helm as coaches on ESPN's "The Ultimate Fighter," nurturing athletes in a pressure-free environment. This summer, fans can look forward to thrilling bouts, including UFC 317's clash between Topuria and Oliveira, and the highly anticipated middleweight title showdown at UFC 319 with Chimaev facing du Plessis.