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Round 1
Paul Buentello will be officiating this matchup of professional
debutantes. Thiner takes the center of the cage and Cortez answers
with a right. Thiner lands a calf kick and sneaks a left through.
Cortez gets deep on a takedown attempt but can’t get it as she
presses Thiner into the fence. Thiner is able to create space and
she leaps in with a left hand. Thiner with a snapping inside leg
kick. Cortez follows an overhand right with a level change, but
Thiner reverses her against the fence. Thiner keeps heavy pressure
on Cortez, and she elects to separate. Cortez shoots and eats a
knee and a series of punche from Thiner, who ends the assault with
an elbow. Thiner times a push kick nicely as she controls the
range. Cortez is bleeding from her nose, likely a result of eating
several left hands. Another push kick followed by a left from
Thiner, who sprawls on a subsequent takedown from her foe. Thiner
backs up Cortez with a leaping knee and keeps the pressure on with
a headkick. Cortez reaches for another takedown and Thiner defends
against the cage. Back at range, Thiner tags Cortez with a
combination and lands a few more kicks. Cortez shoots
unsuccessfully to end the frame.
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Thiner
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Thiner
Mike Pendleton scores the round: 10-9 Thiner
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Round 2
Thiner takes the center of the cage once again. Cortez executes a
better-timed level change early, but Thiner denies it and knees
Cortez in the face. They separate and Thiner goes right hook-body
kick. Thiner continues to mix up kicks nicely and Cortez shoots for
a single leg. Thiner drops to her knees and lands a few punches.
Cortez grinds away without much success, and Thiner reverses the
position. Thiner backs off and tags her foe with a lead hook.
Thiner smiles after stunning Cortez with a push kick. A right hand
from Thiner backs up Cortez. Cortez shoots a telegraphed takedown
and eats a knee. Thiner is starting to tee off near the cage.
Cortez tumbles to the floor, clinging to her opponent’s leg, and
Thiner continues to unload offense.
Although bloodied and battered Cortez gets to her feet, she isn’t
defending herself intelligently, and more punches from Thiner bring
a halt to the contest. With that, Thiner has her first
professional triumph.
The Official Result
Ashley Thiner def. Aysia Cortez via TKO (Punches) R2 3:11
Round 1
Frank Trigg will be the third man in the cage for this heavyweight
affair. Hokit waves off the glove touch offer from Rose and we’re
underway. Hokit lunges in with a right and backs up Rose. Rose jabs
the body. Hokit shoots and is denied. Rose lands a body kick
afterward. Moments later, Hokit goes for another takedown and this
one is successful. Now he’s using the wrestler’s ride to make Rose
carry his weight. Hokit steps over to the back as they near the
fence. Hokit gives up on the hooks and drags Rose down. He gets his
hooks in briefly but goes back to the wrestling ride as he peppers
Rose with punches. Hokit transitions to full mount and secures an
arm-triangle choke. He passes over to the correct side. Trigg takes
a closer look and Rose gives a thumbs up. Rose is able to escape
the predicament, but Hokit remains in complete control. Rose has a
kimura from his back but Hokit yanks his limb free. Hokit lands a
series of hammerfists as he continues to dominate Rose. Hokit
alternates between punches and elbows as Rose tries to cover up and
ride out the round. With time winding down, Hokit deftly
transitions into and armbar and goes belly down with the maneuver.
After a few moments, Rose has no choice but to tap.
The Official Result
Josh Hokit def. Sean Rose via Submission (Armbar) R1 4:58
Round 1
Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Round 3
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Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
The Official Result
Round 1
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 2
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 3
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Round 4
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
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Round 5
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Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Tyler Treese scores the round:
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