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‘The Ultimate Fighter 33’ Welterweight Final

Rodrigo Sezinando (8-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Daniil Donchenko (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

BETTING ODDS: N/A Season 33 of “The Ultimate Fighter” culminates with this welterweight final, and it could be an engaging affair, particularly if Donchenko finds some success. A kickboxing prospect out of Ukraine, Donchenko seemingly hit his stride with some hard-fought wins in 2024 and got to display some ancillary skills, which wound up portending his success on the show. He’s the flashier prospect compared to Brazil’s Sezinando, who had a workmanlike run through the season while establishing himself as a sentimental favorite.

Sezinando was a reliable finisher on the Canadian scene with a basic and aggressive approach, but he showed an ability on the show to grind away for some wins even when the finish didn’t present itself. The call is that Sezinando can turn this into a grind and establish himself as the more consistent fighter, but Donchenko separating himself as the much better striker wouldn’t be a shock, even if this fight gets ugly. The pick is Sezinando via decision.



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