Ashley Yoder used her length to earn a split decision victory over Jodi Esquibel and advance to the house in the premier episode of The Ultimate Fighter Season 23.
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The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Josh Stansbury vs Trever Carlson
Josh Stansbury takes advantage of his second opportunity to get into the house by submitting Trever Carlson in the first round.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Mellony Geugjes vs Amanda Cooper
In the first fight of the season, Amanda Cooper advances to the house after submitting Mellony Geugjes in the opening round.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Khalil Rountree vs Muhammed Dereese
Muhammed Dereese controls the first round and nearly submits Khalil Rountree. Rountree answers in the second and advances to the house after a fierce knockout in the beginning of Round 2.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Alyssa Krahn vs Jamie Moyle
Jamie Moyle, a local out of Las Vegas, finished Alyssa Krahn in the first round by rear naked choke to advance to the house.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Ashley Cummins vs Lanchana Green
Lanchana Green delivers a barrage of knees out of the clinch to earn a TKO stoppage victory and advance to the house.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Norman Paraisy vs Elias Urbina
Elias Urbina advances to the house after defeating Norman Paraisy by decision. Urbina was able to take home the sudden death third round.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Tatiana Suarez vs Chel-C Bailey
Tatiana Suarez used her size advantage and length to earn a decision victory over Chel-C Bailey and advance into the house.
The Ultimate Fighter 23: Free Fight – Phillip Hawes vs Andrew Sanchez
Andrew Sanchez came in as the underdog against Phillip Hawes but came away with the victory and a spot in the house.