Sarah Kaufman Explained

Sarah Kaufman
Birth Name:Sarah Elizabeth Kaufman[1]
Birth Date:20 September 1985
Birth Place:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality:Canadian
Weight:135lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight (2006–2019)
Lightweight (2019–present)
Reach:66inches[2]
Style:Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting Out Of:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Team:Zugec Ultimate Martial Arts
Jackson's MMA
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years Active:2006–2022 (MMA)
Mma Kowin:11
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:9
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:2
Mma Nc:1
Sherdog:16524

Sarah Elizabeth Kaufman (born September 20, 1985) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist (MMA). She competed in the women's bantamweight division where she is a former Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship. Kaufman was the inaugural Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion and was also the first and only Hardcore Championship Fighting Women's Bantamweight Champion.

Biography

Kaufman is a graduate of Claremont Secondary School and attended two years at the University of Victoria with a goal of becoming a cardiovascular surgeon.[4] Kaufman's father is Jewish.[5]

A dancer since the age of two, Kaufman had joined a dance company and danced everything from ballet to jazz to hip-hop. When she was 17,[4] an MMA school was opened by Adam Zugec in the building where her dance company rehearsed. She joined the school for an aerobics kickboxing class.[6] [7] Enjoying it, she quickly began taking as many classes as Zugec offered.[4]

While being interviewed on February 15, 2010 by MMA Junkie Radio, Kaufman revealed that she had obtained a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She was awarded her brown belt on October 1, 2011.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

Kaufman faced Valérie Létourneau at TKO 29 - Repercussion on June 1, 2007. She won the fight via TKO in the second round.[9] This was the first female MMA fight in the promotion's history.[9]

She captured the Hardcore Championship Fighting Women's Bantamweight Championship by defeating Ginele Marquez via TKO in the second round at HCF - Title Wave on October 19, 2007.[10]

Kaufman faced Molly Helsel at HCF - Crow's Nest on March 29, 2008. She won the fight via TKO in the second round. This was her only title defense before the promotion folded in 2008.[11]

On April 23, 2009, she faced Sarah Schneider for Palace Fighting Championship and won the fight via TKO in the second round.[12]

Kaufman debuted for Armageddon Fighting Championship on April 2, 2011 at the promotion's fifth event, Judgment Day, where she fought in front of her hometown of Victoria, British Columbia.[13] [14] She defeated Megumi Yabushita by TKO in the third round of the main event.[15]

Strikeforce

Less than one month later on May 15, 2009 at, Kaufman made her Strikeforce debut as a late replacement against wrestlerMiesha Tate.[16] Kaufman won the fight by Unanimous Decision. It was the first time that she had gone the distance in her career.[17]

She fought again five weeks later on June 19, 2009 at against submission specialist Shayna Baszler and once again won via Unanimous Decision. The fight marked the first time that a women's bout was contested under five-minute rounds in Strikeforce.[18]

Women's Bantamweight Champion

Kaufman was set to face highly touted Japanese standout Takayo Hashi at on November 20, 2009, but the fight was later removed from the card. It was first rescheduled for January 2010,[19] but finally took place on February 26, 2010.[20] The fight crowned the first Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion (135 lbs).[21] Kaufman won the fight by Unanimous Decision.[22]

In an interview posted on May 12, 2010, Kaufman stated that she was no longer under contract with Strikeforce.[23] However, Strikeforce maintained that Kaufman's contract was automatically extended following her title victory over Takayo Hashi and she remained with the promotion.[24]

Kaufman defended her Strikeforce title against Roxanne Modafferi at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe on July 23, 2010.[25] She won the fight via knockout due to a slam in the third round.[26]

Kaufman faced Marloes Coenen on October 9, 2010 in San Jose, California.[27] Kaufman was defeated by Coenen at 1:59 of the third round by submission after tapping out to an armbar applied from the bottom. This marked the first loss in Kaufman's MMA career and she relinquished the Women's Bantamweight Championship.[28]

After losing Championship

On July 22, 2011, Kaufman defeated Liz Carmouche via unanimous decision at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III in Las Vegas, Nevada.[29]

On January 7, 2012, it was announced that Kaufman would face Alexis Davis in a rematch at on March 3 in Columbus, Ohio.[30] Kaufman won the back and forth bout via majority decision.[31]

Kaufman challenged Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey on August 18, 2012, in San Diego, California.[32] She was defeated by submission due to an armbar early in the first round.[33] [34]

Kaufman's tenure with Strikeforce ended when the promotion ran its final show in January 2013, having been purchased and eventually closed by UFC owners Zuffa LLC.[35]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Kaufman was scheduled to make her Invicta FC debut against Kaitlin Young at Invicta Fighting Championships 3 on October 6, 2012.[36] However, on September 17, it was reported that Kaufman had suffered an injury and would not be able to compete.[37]

Kaufman faced Leslie Smith at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013.[38] This was her promotional debut. She won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[39] [40] The bout was named Fight of the Night.[41]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On February 25, 2013, Kaufman signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship along with four other women. She was expected to make her promotional debut against Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night 27 on August 28, 2013.[42] However, McMann withdrew from the bout for undisclosed personal reasons.[43] As a result, Kaufman was pulled from the event as well.[44]

Kaufman faced fellow UFC newcomer Jessica Eye at UFC 166 on October 19, 2013.[45] She lost the fight via controversial split decision.[46] [47] [48] However, in February 2014, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation changed the result to "no decision" with no reason given for the change.[49] It was later revealed that Eye had failed her post-fight drug test for marijuana.[50]

Kaufman was expected to face Shayna Baszler at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.[51] However, it was announced on April 1, 2014 that Baszler pulled out due to injury.[52] Kaufman was then scheduled to face Amanda Nunes,[53] but Nunes withdrew as well. Kaufman eventually faced former opponent Leslie Smith on the card.[54] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[55]

After over a year away from the sport, Kaufman returned to face Alexis Davis for a third time on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186.[56] Despite seemingly winning the first round due to her dominant striking, Kaufman lost the fight in the second round via submission.[57]

Kaufman was scheduled to face Germaine de Randamie at . However, De Randamie pulled out of the fight on December 3 citing an injury. Kaufman instead faced Valentina Shevchenko.[58] She lost the fight via split decision.[59]

Kaufman became a free agent after the UFC did not resign her to a new contract after the loss to Valentina Shevchenko.[60]

Invicta Fighting Championships

It was announced on December 6, 2017 that Kaufman was signed by Invicta Fighting Championships.[61]

Kaufman faced Pannie Kianzad on January 13, 2018 at Invicta FC 27.[62] At weight-ins, Kianzad weighted 136.7 Ibs, missing 1.7 Ibs of the upper limit of bantamweight of 135 Ibs and the bout proceeded at catchweight. Kianzad was fined twenty five percent of her purse for falling make weight.[63] Kaufman won the fight via unanimous decision.[64]

Kaufman faced German bantamweight Katharina Lehner at Invicta FC 29 on May 4 with the vacant Invicta FC bantamweight title on the line. Kaufman won the bout in the third round via rear-naked choke.[65]

Professional Fighters League

In 2019, Kaufman joined the Professional Fighters League to compete in their Women's Lightweight tournament.[66] In the opening round, she faced Morgan Frier at PFL 1 on May 9, 2019. She won the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the first round to earn 6 points in the first round.[67]

Kaufman was expected to face Roberta Samad at PFL 4 on July 11, 2019.[68] However, Samad missed weight and the bout was cancelled with Kaufman being awarded 3 points. In the semifinals, Kaufman faced Larissa Pacheco at PFL 7 on October 11, 2019. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[69]

Return to regional circuit

Kaufman faced Bellator vet Jessy Miele on November 20, 2021 at BTC 13: Power.[70] She won the bout via TKO due to ground and pound in the first round.[71]

Kaufman was scheduled to face Cláudia Leite for the inaugural PAW FC Women's Bantamweight Championship at PAW FC 1 on January 15, 2022.[72] However, the bout was cancelled after Leite was unable to obtain a visa.[73]

Kaufman announced her retirement from MMA on June 30, 2022.[74]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-| Win| align=center| | Jessy Miele| TKO (punches)| BTC 13: Power| | align=center| 1| align=center|3:56 | St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada|.|-|Loss|align=center|21–5 (1)|Larissa Pacheco |Decision (unanimous)|PFL 7||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States|.|-| Win| align=center| 21–4 (1)| Morgan Frier| Submission (arm-triangle choke)| PFL 1| | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:22| Uniondale, New York, United States | |-| Win| align=center| 20–4 (1)| Katharina Lehner| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner| | align=center| 3 | align=center| 4:30| Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |-| Win| align=center| 19–4 (1)| Pannie Kianzad| Decision (unanimous)| Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad| | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |-| Win| align=center| 18–4 (1)| Jessica-Rose Clark| Decision (unanimous)| Battlefield FC: Korea| | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea| |-|Loss|align=center|17–4 (1)|Valentina Shevchenko|Decision (split)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Orlando, Florida, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 17–3 (1)| Alexis Davis| Submission (armbar)| UFC 186| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:52| Montreal, Quebec, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 17–2 (1)| Leslie Smith| Decision (unanimous)| The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy| | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada| |-| NC| align=center| 16–2 (1)| Jessica Eye| NC (overturned) | UFC 166| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Houston, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 16–2| Leslie Smith| Decision (split)| Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kansas City, Missouri, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 15–2| Ronda Rousey| Submission (armbar)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:54| San Diego, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 15–1| Alexis Davis| Decision (majority)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Columbus, Ohio, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 14–1| Liz Carmouche| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 13–1| Megumi Yabushita| TKO (punches)| AFC 5: Judgment Day| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:34| Victoria, British Columbia, Canada| |-| Loss| align=center| 12–1| Marloes Coenen| Submission (armbar)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:59| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 12–0| Roxanne Modafferi| KO (slam)| Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe| | align=center| 3| align=center| 4:45| Everett, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 11–0| Takayo Hashi| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi| | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 10–0| Shayna Baszler| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kent, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–0| Miesha Tate| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:00| Fresno, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–0| Sarah Schneider| TKO (punches)| PFC: Best of Both Worlds 2| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:43| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–0| Molly Helsel| TKO (punches)| HCF: Crow's Nest| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:44| Gatineau, Quebec, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Ginele Marquez| TKO (punches)| HCF: Title Wave| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:22| Calgary, Alberta, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Valérie Létourneau| TKO (punches)| TKO 29: Repercussion| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:36| Montreal, Quebec, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Alexis Davis| TKO (punches)| UWC 7: Anarchy| | align=center| 3| align=center| N/A| Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Misty Shearer| TKO (doctor stoppage)| King of the Cage: Amplified| | align=center| 2| align=center| 5:00| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Sarah Draht| TKO (punches)| King of the Cage: Insurrection| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:17| Vernon, British Columbia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Liz Posener| KO (punch)| North American Challenge 23| | align=center| 3| align=center| 1:03| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada|

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Notes and References

  1. https://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2011/07-22-11-MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: July 22, 2011
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  3. News: Canadian bantamweights Alexis Davis, Sarah Kaufman set to fight for third time . Yahoo! Sports Canada . Neil Davidson . April 23, 2015 . April 28, 2015 . April 28, 2015 . https://archive.today/20150428015315/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/canadian-bantamweights-alexis-davis-sarah-kaufman-set-fight-150504821--spt.html . dead .
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  5. Web site: Jewish Fighter Goes to Cage. August 18, 2012 .
  6. Web site: She packs a punch . 2009-05-09 . Jose Rodriguez . 2009-05-09 . Toronto Sun.
  7. Web site: Undefeated Sarah Kaufman Steps Up To Face Miesha Tate at Strikeforce Challengers May 15 . 2009-05-09 . Marc Abrams . 2009-05-04 . 15rounds.com.
  8. Web site: I just got promoted to Brown Belt! . SarahKaufman.ca . 2011-10-01 . 2011-10-10.
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  10. Web site: MM-Eh! News and Notes from Canada . 2010-07-26 . Sherdog.com . 2007-10-24.
  11. Web site: MM-Eh: Women's Top Dog Kaufman Out in Cold . 2010-07-26 . Sherdog.com . 2008-04-14.
  12. Web site: Mendes, Kaufman Dominate at PFC . 2010-07-26 . Sherdog.com . 2009-04-24.
  13. Web site: Kaufman Signs with AFC, Debuts April 2 . Sherdog.com . 2011-03-01 . 2011-03-01.
  14. Web site: Sarah Kaufman, Megumi Yabushita In Talks For AFC 5 Bout . MMARising.com . 2011-03-10.
  15. Web site: Sarah Kaufman Stops Megumi Yabushita In AFC 5 Headliner . MMARising.com . 2011-04-03.
  16. Web site: Despite opponent change, Miesha Tate comfortable with "win-win" situation . 2010-02-10 . MMAjunkie.com . 2009-05-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090515180927/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14855/despite-opponent-change-miesha-tate-comfortable-with-win-win-situation.mma . 2009-05-15.
  17. Web site: Aina Takes Evangelista by DQ; Kaufman Remains Undefeated at Strikeforce . 2010-07-26 . Sherdog.com . 2009-05-16.
  18. Web site: Gurgel and Heun steal show at Strikeforce, Villasenor edges "Cyborg" in main event . 2010-02-10 . MMAjunkie.com . 2009-06-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100203042254/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15263/gurgel-and-heun-steal-show-at-strikeforce-villasenor-edges-cyborg-in-main-event.mma . 2010-02-03.
  19. Web site: Hashi vs Kaufman Now Set For January 2010 . MMARising.com . 2009-10-31.
  20. Web site: Strikeforce Books Sarah Kaufman vs Takayo Hashi Title Fight . MMAFighting.com . 2010-01-20 . 2010-01-20.
  21. Web site: Kaufman Confirms Hashi Title Fight In February . MMARising.com . 2010-01-20.
  22. Web site: Strikeforce Challengers 6 Live Results . MMARising.com . 2010-02-26.
  23. Web site: Sarah Kaufman: Strikeforce Champion Without a Fighting Home . MMAFighting.com . 2010-05-13 . 2010-05-12.
  24. Web site: Sarah Kaufman Under Contract With Strikeforce . MMAFighting.com . 2010-05-13 . 2010-05-13.
  25. Web site: Kaufman vs Modafferi At Strikeforce Challengers 9 . MMARising.com . 2010-06-10.
  26. Web site: KAUFMAN SLAMS MODAFFERI, COMMANDING RESPECT . 2010-07-24 . MMAWeekly.com . 2010-07-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100801050620/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12131&zoneid=13 . 2010-08-01.
  27. Web site: Kaufman vs. Coenen, Lindland vs. Rockhold set for Oct. 9 Strikeforce; Diaz also likely . MMAjunkie.com . 2010-08-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100824051552/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20382/kaufman-vs-coenen-lindland-vs-rockhold-set-for-oct-9-strikeforce-diaz-also-likely.mma . 2010-08-24.
  28. Web site: Strikeforce Live Blog: Sarah Kaufman vs. Marloes Coenen Updates . 2010-10-09 . MMAFighting.com . 2010-10-09.
  29. Web site: Strikeforce Challengers 17 Live Play-By-Play & Results . MMARising.com . 2011-07-22 . 2011-08-01.
  30. Web site: Sarah Kaufman vs Alexis Davis 2 Added To March Strikeforce . MMARising.com . 2012-01-07 . 2012-01-07.
  31. Web site: Ronda Rousey, Sarah Kaufman Win Big At Strikeforce In Ohio . MMARising.com . 2012-03-03 . 2012-03-03.
  32. Web site: Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman Set for August in San Diego . MMAFighting.com . 2012-06-07 . 2012-06-15.
  33. Web site: Ronda Rousey Submits Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Title . MMARising.com . 2012-08-18 . 2012-08-19.
  34. Web site: Ronda Rousey Armbars Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Crown in 54 Seconds . Sherdog.com . 2012-08-18 . 2012-08-19.
  35. Web site: Strikeforce confirms Jan. 12 event is final Showtime broadcast . MMAjunkie.com . 2012-12-20 . 2012-12-20.
  36. Web site: Sarah Kaufman vs Kaitlin Young Targeted For Invicta FC 3 . MMARising.com . 2012-08-27 . 2012-08-27.
  37. Web site: Kaufman Injured, Young vs Smith Rematch Set For Invicta FC 3 . MMARising.com . 2012-09-17 . 2012-09-17.
  38. Web site: Sarah Kaufman Faces Leslie Smith At Invicta FC 5 On April 5 . MMARising.com . 2013-02-08 . 2013-02-08.
  39. Web site: 'Cyborg' Savages Muxlow, 'Karate Hottie' Crowned Via Dramatic Submission at Invicta FC 5 . Sherdog.com . 2013-04-05 . 2013-04-12.
  40. Web site: Invicta FC 5 Results: Michelle Waterson, Barb Honchak Win Titles . MMARising.com . 2013-04-06 . 2013-04-12.
  41. Web site: Invicta FC 5 Bonuses: Kaufman vs Smith Wins Fight Of The Night . MMARising.com . 2013-04-06 . 2013-04-12.
  42. News: Canada's Sarah Kaufman Signed to UFC on Fox Sports 1 2 Fight . TopMMANews.com . 2013-06-04 . 2013-06-04.
  43. Web site: Sara McMann out vs. Sarah Kaufman at UFC Fight Night 27, replacement sought . MMAjunkie.com . 2013-08-05 . 2013-08-05.
  44. Web site: Sarah Kaufman off UFC Fight Night 27 card, will be rescheduled . MMAjunkie.com . 2013-08-19 . 2013-08-19.
  45. Web site: UFC 166 adds Eye vs. Kaufman, sends Rivera vs. Roop to UFC Fight Night 31 . MMAjunkie.com . 2013-08-23 . 2013-08-23.
  46. Web site: Jessica Eye Wins UFC Debut, Defeats Sarah Kaufman At UFC 166 . MMARising.com . 2013-10-19 . 2013-10-19.
  47. Web site: UFC 166 results and photos: Jessica Eye takes split call from Sarah Kaufman . MMAjunkie.com . 2013-10-19 . 2013-10-19.
  48. Web site: UFC 166 results: Fight Metric stats show that Sarah Kaufman was robbed by Texas judge . mmamania.com . 2013-10-20 . 2013-10-20.
  49. News: Mike . Whitman . Texas Commission Changes Eye/Kaufman Verdict from UFC 166 to No Decision . Sherdog.com . 2014-02-01 . 2014-02-01 .
  50. Web site: Report: UFC 170's Jessica Eye fined and suspended one year following failed drug test . MMAmania.com . Jesse Holland . 2014-02-03 . 2014-02-03.
  51. Web site: Sarah Kaufman meets Shayna Baszler at TUF Nations Finale in April . mmajunkie.com . Staff . 2014-02-08 . 2014-02-08.
  52. Web site: Shayna Baszler out of TUF Nations Finale, search for replacement underway . foxsports.com . Damon Martin . 2014-04-01 . 2014-04-03.
  53. Web site: Amanda Nunes replaces Shayna Baszler, meets Sarah Kaufman at TUF Nations Finale . MMA Fighting . Guilherme Cruz . 2014-04-03 . 2014-04-03.
  54. Web site: Amanda Nunes out, Leslie Smith in TUF Nations Finale bout with Sarah Kaufman . Karim Zidan . April 8, 2014 . bloodyelbow.com.
  55. Web site: Sarah Kaufman Landed 202 Strikes, 3rd Most In a Single UFC Fight . bjpenn.com . 30 May 2022 . 16 April 2014.
  56. Web site: Sarah Kaufman Draws Alexis Davis for UFC 186; Third Time's a Charm?. February 11, 2015. mmaweekly.com. Ken Pishna.
  57. Web site: UFC 186 results: Alexis Davis finally beats Sarah Kaufman, gets armbar victory. April 25, 2015. MMAjunkie.com. Steven Marrocco.
  58. News: de Randamie out, Shevchenko to debut against Kaufman . UFC.com . Staff . 2015-12-11 . 2015-12-11.
  59. News: UFC on FOX 17 results: Late replacement Valentina Shevchenko stifles Sarah Kaufman . mmajunkie.com . John Morgan . 2015-12-19 . 2015-12-19.
  60. Web site: Kaufman Eyes 'Cyborg' Fight After Parting with UFC . 2016-07-27.
  61. News: Sarah Kaufman signs with Invicta FC, set to return in January . MMA Fighting . 2017-12-08.
  62. Web site: Sarah Kaufman vs. Pannie Kianzad headlines Invicta FC 27 on Jan. 13 . mmajunkie.com . 2017-12-19.
  63. Web site: Invicta FC 27 Weigh-in Video & Results: Co-Headliner Pannie Kianzad Misses Mark . Sherdog.com . Sherdog . 2018-01-14.
  64. Web site: Uitslagen : Invicta FC 27 : Kianzad vs. Kaufman . DNA . MMA . mmadna.nl . January 14, 2018 . en-US . 2018-01-14.
  65. Web site: FC 23: Kaufman vs. Lehner Results and Recap . cagesidepress.com . 2018-05-04.
  66. Web site: Svetlana Khautova out, Kayla Harrison now meets Larissa Pacheco in PFL's Season 2 debut . MMA Junkie . 2019-05-06.
  67. Web site: Sarah Kaufman shines in lightweight debut with submission at PFL 2019, Week 1. May 9, 2019. MMAjunkie.com.
  68. Web site: Kayla Harrison, Magomed Magomedkerimov Get Fights at PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season . Tristen Critchfield . sherdog.com . May 26, 2019.
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