Sarah Kaufman

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.{{cite web |url=http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/sports/story.html?id=a6666caa-71eb-471b-a47a-e6ce6e1d07b1 |title=City woman slugging it out in mixed martial arts |accessdate=2009-05-09 |author=Sharie Epp |date=2007-10-30 |publisher=Victoria Times-Colonist |archive-date=October 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009025146/http://www2.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/sports/story.html?id=a6666caa-71eb-471b-a47a-e6ce6e1d07b1 |url-status=dead }} Kaufman's father is Jewish.{{Cite web |url=https://forward.com/schmooze/161348/jewish-fighter-goes-to-cage/ |title=Jewish Fighter Goes to Cage|date=August 18, 2012 }}

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, 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.torontosun.com/sports/othersports/2009/05/09/9403936-sun.html |title=She packs a punch |accessdate=2009-05-09 |author=Jose Rodriguez |date=2009-05-09 |publisher=Toronto Sun}}{{cite web |url=http://www.15rounds.com/undefeated-sarah-kaufman-steps-up-to-face-miesha-tate-at-strikeforce-challengers-may-15-050409/ |title=Undefeated Sarah Kaufman Steps Up To Face Miesha Tate at Strikeforce Challengers May 15 |accessdate=2009-05-09 |author=Marc Abrams |date=2009-05-04 |publisher=15rounds.com}} Enjoying it, she quickly began taking as many classes as Zugec offered.

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sarahkaufman.ca/i-just-got-promoted-to-brown-belt/ |title=I just got promoted to Brown Belt! |publisher=SarahKaufman.ca |date=2011-10-01 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}

Kaufman faced Valérie Létourneau at TKO 29 - Repercussion on June 1, 2007. She won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Cote-Takes-TKO-Middleweight-Title-7746 |title=Cote Takes TKO Middleweight Title |accessdate=2010-07-26 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-06-02}} This was the first female MMA fight in the promotion's history.

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/MM-Eh-News-and-Notes-from-Canada-9644 |title=MM-Eh! News and Notes from Canada |accessdate=2010-07-26 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-10-24}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/MM-Eh-Womens-Top-Dog-Kaufman-Out-in-Cold-14050 |title=MM-Eh: Women's Top Dog Kaufman Out in Cold |accessdate=2010-07-26 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-04-14}}

On April 23, 2009, she faced Sarah Schneider for Palace Fighting Championship and won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mendes-Kaufman-Dominate-at-PFC-17166 |title=Mendes, Kaufman Dominate at PFC |accessdate=2010-07-26 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2009-04-24}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kaufman-Signs-with-AFC-Debuts-April-2-30523 |title=Kaufman Signs with AFC, Debuts April 2 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2011-03-01 |accessdate=2011-03-01}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/03/09/sarah-kaufman-megumi-yabushita-in-talks-for-afc-5-bout/ |title=Sarah Kaufman, Megumi Yabushita In Talks For AFC 5 Bout |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2011-03-10}} She defeated Megumi Yabushita by TKO in the third round of the main event.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/04/03/sarah-kaufman-stops-megumi-yabushita-in-afc-5-headliner/ |title=Sarah Kaufman Stops Megumi Yabushita In AFC 5 Headliner |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2011-04-03}}

Less than one month later on May 15, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina, Kaufman made her Strikeforce debut as a late replacement against wrestler

Miesha Tate.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14855/despite-opponent-change-miesha-tate-comfortable-with-win-win-situation.mma |title=Despite opponent change, Miesha Tate comfortable with "win-win" situation |accessdate=2010-02-10 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2009-05-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515180927/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14855/despite-opponent-change-miesha-tate-comfortable-with-win-win-situation.mma |archivedate=2009-05-15}} Kaufman won the fight by Unanimous Decision. It was the first time that she had gone the distance in her career.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Aina-Takes-Evangelista-by-DQ-Kaufman-Remains-Undefeated-at-Strikeforce-17494 |title=Aina Takes Evangelista by DQ; Kaufman Remains Undefeated at Strikeforce |accessdate=2010-07-26 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2009-05-16}}

She fought again five weeks later on June 19, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg 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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/15263/gurgel-and-heun-steal-show-at-strikeforce-villasenor-edges-cyborg-in-main-event.mma |title=Gurgel and Heun steal show at Strikeforce, Villasenor edges "Cyborg" in main event |accessdate=2010-02-10 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2009-06-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=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 |archivedate=2010-02-03}}

Kaufman was set to face highly touted Japanese standout Takayo Hashi at Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi on November 20, 2009, but the fight was later removed from the card. It was first rescheduled for January 2010,{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2009/10/31/hashi-vs-kaufman-now-set-for-january-2010/ |title=Hashi vs Kaufman Now Set For January 2010 |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2009-10-31}} but finally took place on February 26, 2010.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/01/20/strikeforce-books-sarah-kaufman-vs-takayo-hashi-title-fight/ |title=Strikeforce Books Sarah Kaufman vs Takayo Hashi Title Fight |publisher=MMAFighting.com |accessdate=2010-01-20 |date=2010-01-20}} The fight crowned the first Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion (135 lbs).{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/01/20/kaufman-confirms-hashi-title-fight-in-february/ |title=Kaufman Confirms Hashi Title Fight In February |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2010-01-20}} Kaufman won the fight by Unanimous Decision.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/02/26/strikeforce-challengers-6-live-results/ |title=Strikeforce Challengers 6 Live Results |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2010-02-26}}

In an interview posted on May 12, 2010, Kaufman stated that she was no longer under contract with Strikeforce.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/05/12/sarah-kaufman-strikeforce-champion-without-a-fighting-home/ |title=Sarah Kaufman: Strikeforce Champion Without a Fighting Home |publisher=MMAFighting.com |accessdate=2010-05-13 |date=2010-05-12}} However, Strikeforce maintained that Kaufman's contract was automatically extended following her title victory over Takayo Hashi and she remained with the promotion.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/05/13/strikeforce-sarah-kaufman-under-contract/ |title=Sarah Kaufman Under Contract With Strikeforce |publisher=MMAFighting.com |accessdate=2010-05-13 |date=2010-05-13}}

Kaufman defended her Strikeforce title against Roxanne Modafferi at Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe on July 23, 2010.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/06/10/kaufman-vs-modafferi-at-strikeforce-challengers-9/ |title=Kaufman vs Modafferi At Strikeforce Challengers 9 |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2010-06-10}} She won the fight via knockout due to a slam in the third round.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12131&zoneid=13 |title=KAUFMAN SLAMS MODAFFERI, COMMANDING RESPECT |accessdate=2010-07-24 |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2010-07-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100801050620/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12131&zoneid=13 |archivedate=2010-08-01}}

Kaufman faced Marloes Coenen on October 9, 2010 in San Jose, California.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20382/kaufman-vs-coenen-lindland-vs-rockhold-set-for-oct-9-strikeforce-diaz-also-likely.mma |title=Kaufman vs. Coenen, Lindland vs. Rockhold set for Oct. 9 Strikeforce; Diaz also likely |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |accessdate=2010-08-21 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=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 |archivedate=2010-08-24}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/10/09/strikeforce-live-blog-sarah-kaufman-vs-marloes-coenen-updates/ |title=Strikeforce Live Blog: Sarah Kaufman vs. Marloes Coenen Updates |accessdate=2010-10-09 |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=2010-10-09}}

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On July 22, 2011, Kaufman defeated Liz Carmouche via unanimous decision at Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III in Las Vegas, Nevada.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/07/22/strikeforce-challengers-17-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=Strikeforce Challengers 17 Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-22 |accessdate=2011-08-01}}

On January 7, 2012, it was announced that Kaufman would face Alexis Davis in a rematch at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey on March 3 in Columbus, Ohio.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/01/07/sarah-kaufman-vs-alexis-davis-2-added-to-march-strikeforce/ |title=Sarah Kaufman vs Alexis Davis 2 Added To March Strikeforce |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-01-07 |accessdate=2012-01-07}} Kaufman won the back and forth bout via majority decision.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/03/03/ronda-rousey-sarah-kaufman-win-big-at-strikeforce-in-ohio/ |title=Ronda Rousey, Sarah Kaufman Win Big At Strikeforce In Ohio |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-03-03}}

Kaufman challenged Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey on August 18, 2012, in San Diego, California.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/strikeforce/2012/6/7/3072072/ronda-rousey-vs-sarah-kaufman-set-for-august-in-san-diego |title=Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman Set for August in San Diego |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=2012-06-07 |accessdate=2012-06-15}} She was defeated by submission due to an armbar early in the first round.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/08/18/ronda-rousey-submits-sarah-kaufman-retains-strikeforce-title/ |title=Ronda Rousey Submits Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Title |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-08-18 |accessdate=2012-08-19}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ronda-Rousey-Armbars-Sarah-Kaufman-Retains-Strikeforce-Crown-in-54-Seconds-44993 |title=Ronda Rousey Armbars Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Crown in 54 Seconds |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2012-08-18 |accessdate=2012-08-19}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/strikeforce-confirms-jan-12-event-is-final-showtime-broadcast |title=Strikeforce confirms Jan. 12 event is final Showtime broadcast |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2012-12-20 |accessdate=2012-12-20}}

Kaufman was scheduled to make her Invicta FC debut against Kaitlin Young at Invicta Fighting Championships 3 on October 6, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/08/27/sarah-kaufman-vs-kaitlin-young-targeted-for-invicta-fc-3/ |title=Sarah Kaufman vs Kaitlin Young Targeted For Invicta FC 3 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-08-27 |accessdate=2012-08-27}} However, on September 17, it was reported that Kaufman had suffered an injury and would not be able to compete.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/09/17/kaufman-injured-young-vs-smith-rematch-set-for-invicta-fc-3/ |title=Kaufman Injured, Young vs Smith Rematch Set For Invicta FC 3 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2012-09-17 |accessdate=2012-09-17}}

Kaufman faced Leslie Smith at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/02/08/sarah-kaufman-faces-leslie-smith-at-invicta-fc-5-on-april-5/ |title=Sarah Kaufman Faces Leslie Smith At Invicta FC 5 On April 5 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2013-02-08 |accessdate=2013-02-08}} This was her promotional debut. She won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cyborg-Savages-Muxlow-Karate-Hottie-Crowned-Via-Dramatic-Submission-at-Invicta-FC-5-51497 |title='Cyborg' Savages Muxlow, 'Karate Hottie' Crowned Via Dramatic Submission at Invicta FC 5 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2013-04-05 |accessdate=2013-04-12}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/04/06/invicta-fc-5-results-michelle-waterson-barb-honchak-win-titles/ |title=Invicta FC 5 Results: Michelle Waterson, Barb Honchak Win Titles |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2013-04-06 |accessdate=2013-04-12}} The bout was named Fight of the Night.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/04/06/invicta-fc-5-bonuses-kaufman-vs-smith-wins-fight-of-the-night/ |title=Invicta FC 5 Bonuses: Kaufman vs Smith Wins Fight Of The Night |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2013-04-06 |accessdate=2013-04-12}}

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.{{cite news |url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/06/04/canadas-sarah-kaufman-signed-to-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-2-fight/ |title=Canada's Sarah Kaufman Signed to UFC on Fox Sports 1 2 Fight |publisher=TopMMANews.com |date=2013-06-04 |accessdate=2013-06-04}} However, McMann withdrew from the bout for undisclosed personal reasons.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/sara-mcmann-out-vs-sarah-kaufman-at-ufc-fight-night-27-replacement-sought |title=Sara McMann out vs. Sarah Kaufman at UFC Fight Night 27, replacement sought |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-05 |accessdate=2013-08-05}} As a result, Kaufman was pulled from the event as well.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/sarah-kaufman-off-ufc-fight-night-27-card-will-be-rescheduled |title=Sarah Kaufman off UFC Fight Night 27 card, will be rescheduled |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-19 |accessdate=2013-08-19}}

Kaufman faced fellow UFC newcomer Jessica Eye at UFC 166 on October 19, 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/ufc-166-adds-eye-vs-kaufman-sends-rivera-vs-roop-to-ufc-fight-night-31 |title=UFC 166 adds Eye vs. Kaufman, sends Rivera vs. Roop to UFC Fight Night 31 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-23 |accessdate=2013-08-23}} She lost the fight via controversial split decision.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/10/19/jessica-eye-wins-ufc-debut-defeats-sarah-kaufman-at-ufc-166/ |title=Jessica Eye Wins UFC Debut, Defeats Sarah Kaufman At UFC 166 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2013-10-19 |accessdate=2013-10-19}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-jessica-eye-vs-sarah-kaufman |title=UFC 166 results and photos: Jessica Eye takes split call from Sarah Kaufman |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-10-19 |accessdate=2013-10-19}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/10/20/4859348/ufc-166-results-fight-metric-stats-show-that-sarah-kaufman-was-robbed |title=UFC 166 results: Fight Metric stats show that Sarah Kaufman was robbed by Texas judge |publisher=mmamania.com |date=2013-10-20 |accessdate=2013-10-20}} However, in February 2014, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation changed the result to "no decision" with no reason given for the change.{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Whitman |title=Texas Commission Changes Eye/Kaufman Verdict from UFC 166 to No Decision |work=Sherdog.com |date=2014-02-01 |accessdate=2014-02-01 |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Texas-Commission-Changes-EyeKaufman-Verdict-from-UFC-166-to-No-Decision-63043}} It was later revealed that Eye had failed her post-fight drug test for marijuana.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/2/3/5374594/report-ufc-170-jessica-eye-fined-suspended-one-year-failed-drug-test-mma |title=Report: UFC 170's Jessica Eye fined and suspended one year following failed drug test |publisher=MMAmania.com |author=Jesse Holland |date=2014-02-03 |accessdate=2014-02-03}}

Kaufman was expected to face Shayna Baszler at The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/sarah-kaufman-meets-shayna-baszler-at-tuf-national-finale-in-april/ |title=Sarah Kaufman meets Shayna Baszler at TUF Nations Finale in April |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff |accessdate=2014-02-08 |date=2014-02-08}} However, it was announced on April 1, 2014 that Baszler pulled out due to injury.{{cite web |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/watch/the-ultimate-fighter/story/shayna-baszler-out-of-tuf-nations-finale-search-for-replacement-underway-040114 |title=Shayna Baszler out of TUF Nations Finale, search for replacement underway |work=foxsports.com |author=Damon Martin |accessdate=2014-04-01 |date=2014-04-03}} Kaufman was then scheduled to face Amanda Nunes,{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/4/3/5579176/amanda-nunes-replaces-shayna-baszler-meets-sarah-kaufman-at-tuf |title=Amanda Nunes replaces Shayna Baszler, meets Sarah Kaufman at TUF Nations Finale |publisher=MMA Fighting |author=Guilherme Cruz |accessdate=2014-04-03 |date=2014-04-03}} but Nunes withdrew as well. Kaufman eventually faced former opponent Leslie Smith on the card.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/8/5594210/ufc-amanda-nunes-sarah-kaufman-injured-tuf-nations-finale-bout-ufc-news |title=Amanda Nunes out, Leslie Smith in TUF Nations Finale bout with Sarah Kaufman |author=Karim Zidan |date=April 8, 2014 |publisher=bloodyelbow.com}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Sarah Kaufman Landed 202 Strikes, 3rd Most In a Single UFC Fight |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/ufcnews/sarah-kaufman-landed-202-strikes-3rd-most-in-a-single-ufc-fight/ |website=bjpenn.com |access-date=30 May 2022 |date=16 April 2014}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/sarah-kaufman-draws-alexis-davis-for-ufc-186-third-times-a-charm|title= Sarah Kaufman Draws Alexis Davis for UFC 186; Third Time's a Charm?|date=February 11, 2015|publisher=mmaweekly.com|author=Ken Pishna}} Despite seemingly winning the first round due to her dominant striking, Kaufman lost the fight in the second round via submission.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/04/ufc-186-results-alexis-davis-finally-beats-sarah-kaufman-gets-armbar-victory|title=UFC 186 results: Alexis Davis finally beats Sarah Kaufman, gets armbar victory|date=April 25, 2015|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco}}

Kaufman was scheduled to face Germaine de Randamie at UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2. However, De Randamie pulled out of the fight on December 3 citing an injury. Kaufman instead faced Valentina Shevchenko.{{cite news |url=http://www.ufc.com/news/de-Randamie-out--Shevchenko-to-debut-against-Kaufman |title=de Randamie out, Shevchenko to debut against Kaufman |publisher=UFC.com |author=Staff |date=2015-12-11 |accessdate=2015-12-11}} She lost the fight via split decision.{{cite news |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-results-late-replacemet-valentina-shevchenko-stifles-sarah-kaufman |title=UFC on FOX 17 results: Late replacement Valentina Shevchenko stifles Sarah Kaufman |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=John Morgan |date=2015-12-19 |accessdate=2015-12-19}}

Kaufman became a free agent after the UFC did not resign her to a new contract after the loss to Valentina Shevchenko.{{Cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/7/27/12299338/sarah-kaufman-parts-ways-with-ufc-sets-sights-on-potential-cris-cyborg-fight-mma |title=Kaufman Eyes 'Cyborg' Fight After Parting with UFC |date=2016-07-27}}

It was announced on December 6, 2017 that Kaufman was signed by Invicta Fighting Championships.{{Cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/6/16742292/sarah-kaufman-signs-with-invicta-fc-set-to-return-in-january |title=Sarah Kaufman signs with Invicta FC, set to return in January |work=MMA Fighting |access-date=2017-12-08}}

Kaufman faced Pannie Kianzad on January 13, 2018 at Invicta FC 27.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/sarah-kaufman-pannie-kianzad-headliner-invicta-fc-27-jan-13 |title=Sarah Kaufman vs. Pannie Kianzad headlines Invicta FC 27 on Jan. 13 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2017-12-19}} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Invicta-FC-27-Weighin-Video-Results-CoHeadliner-Pannie-Kianzad-Misses-Mark-131073 |title=Invicta FC 27 Weigh-in Video & Results: Co-Headliner Pannie Kianzad Misses Mark |last=Sherdog.com |website=Sherdog |access-date=2018-01-14}} Kaufman won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |url=http://mmadna.nl/uitslagen-invicta-fc-27-kianzad-vs-kaufman/ |title=Uitslagen : Invicta FC 27 : Kianzad vs. Kaufman |last=DNA |first=MMA |website=mmadna.nl |date=January 14, 2018 |language=en-US |access-date=2018-01-14}}

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.{{cite web |title=FC 23: Kaufman vs. Lehner Results and Recap |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/05/04/invicta-fc-29-kaufman-vs-lehner-results-recap/=Invicta |publisher=cagesidepress.com |date=2018-05-04}}

In 2019, Kaufman joined the Professional Fighters League to compete in their Women's Lightweight tournament.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/svetlana-khautova-out-kayla-harrison-vs-larissa-pacheco-pfl-season-2-debut |title=Svetlana Khautova out, Kayla Harrison now meets Larissa Pacheco in PFL's Season 2 debut |publisher=MMA Junkie |date=2019-05-06}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/sarah-kaufman-shines-in-lightweight-debut-with-submission-at-pfl-2019-week-1|title=Sarah Kaufman shines in lightweight debut with submission at PFL 2019, Week 1|date=May 9, 2019|work=MMAjunkie.com}}

Kaufman was expected to face Roberta Samad at PFL 4 on July 11, 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kayla-Harrison-Magomed-Magomedkerimov-Get-Fights-at-PFL-4-2019-Regular-Season-155369 |title=Kayla Harrison, Magomed Magomedkerimov Get Fights at PFL 4: 2019 Regular Season |author=Tristen Critchfield |publisher=sherdog.com |date=May 26, 2019}} 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.{{cite web |title=PFL 2019, Playoffs 1 results: Michaud-Cooper III, Harrison-Pacheco set for finals |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/pfl-2019-playoffs-1-live-results-kayla-harrison-bobbi-jo-dalziel |website=MMA Junkie |access-date=April 1, 2021 |date=October 12, 2019}}

Kaufman faced Bellator vet Jessy Miele on November 20, 2021 at BTC 13: Power.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-10-25|title=Sarah Kaufman signs with Canada's BTC promotion for Nov. 20 event|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/10/25/22745014/sarah-kaufman-signs-with-canadas-btc-promotion-for-nov-20-event|access-date=2021-10-26|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} She won the bout via TKO due to ground and pound in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-11-20|title=Sarah Kaufman Finishes Jessy Miele Within a Round in Return at BTC 13|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/20/sarah-kaufman-btc-13-jessy-miele/|access-date=2021-11-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Kaufman was scheduled to face Cláudia Leite for the inaugural PAW FC Women's Bantamweight Championship at PAW FC 1 on January 15, 2022.{{cite tweet|number=1469697123285274624|title=🚨 New Fight Announcement 🚨 Im taking on 🇧🇷 Claudia Leite for the bantamweight title Jan 15. 5 weeks out!|user=mmasarah|author=Sarah Kaufman|date=December 11, 2021}} However, the bout was cancelled after Leite was unable to obtain a visa.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/14/sarah-kaufman-title-fight-off-saturdays-pawfc-1-card/|title=Sarah Kaufman Title Fight Off Saturday's PAWFC 1 Card|date=January 14, 2022|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson}}

Kaufman announced her retirement from MMA on June 30, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Simon |first=Zane |date=2022-06-30 |title=Former Strikeforce champion Sarah Kaufman retires from MMA |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/6/30/23190378/former-strikeforce-invicta-champion-sarah-kaufman-retires-mma-shevchenko-rousey-news |access-date=2022-07-01 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en}}

• Invicta Fighting Championships
• Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Leslie Smith
• Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship (one time)
• Strikeforce
• Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time, first)
• One successful title defense
• Hardcore Championship Fighting
• HCF Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
• Women's MMA Awards
• 2009 Fighter of the Year{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2009/12/27/2009-womens-mixed-martial-arts-awards/ |title=2009 Women's Mixed Martial Arts Awards - MMARising.com |work=mmarising.com}}
• 2009 Bantamweight Fighter of the Year
• 2012 Fight of the Year vs. Alexis Davis{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/01/04/2012-womens-mixed-martial-arts-awards-winners/ |title=2012 Women's Mixed Martial Arts Awards Winners - MMARising.com |work=mmarising.com}}

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| draws=

| nc= 1

| ko-wins= 11

| ko-losses= 0

| sub-wins= 2

| sub-losses= 3

| dec-wins= 9

| dec-losses= 2

| dq-wins=

| dq-losses=

| other-wins=

| other-losses=

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{{MMA record start}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| {{nowrap|22–5 (1)}}

| Jessy Miele

| TKO (punches)

| BTC 13: Power

| {{dts|2021|November|20}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center|3:56

| St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

|{{small|Featherweight debut}}.

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|21–5 (1)

|Larissa Pacheco

|Decision (unanimous)

|PFL 7

|{{dts|2019|October|11|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|2019 PFL Women's Lightweight Tournament Semifinal}}.

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 21–4 (1)

| Morgan Frier

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| PFL 1

| {{dts|2019|May|9|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:22

| Uniondale, New York, United States

| {{small|Lightweight debut.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 20–4 (1)

| Katharina Lehner

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner

| {{dts|2018|May|4|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 4:30

| Kansas City, Missouri, United States

| {{small|Won the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 19–4 (1)

| Pannie Kianzad

| Decision (unanimous)

| Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad

| {{dts|2018|January|13|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 18–4 (1)

| Jessica-Rose Clark

| Decision (unanimous)

| Battlefield FC: Korea

| {{dts|2017|March|18|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Seoul, South Korea

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|17–4 (1)

|Valentina Shevchenko

|Decision (split)

|UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2

|{{dts|2015|December|19|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 17–3 (1)

| Alexis Davis

| Submission (armbar)

| UFC 186

| {{dts|2015|April|25|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:52

| Montreal, Quebec, Canada

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 17–2 (1)

| Leslie Smith

| Decision (unanimous)

| The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy

| {{dts|2014|April|16|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

|

|-

| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| 16–2 (1)

| Jessica Eye

| NC (overturned)

| UFC 166

| {{dts|2013|October|19|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Houston, Texas, United States

| {{small|Originally a split decision win for Eye; overturned after she tested positive for marijuana.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 16–2

| Leslie Smith

| Decision (split)

| Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson

| {{dts|2013|April|5|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Kansas City, Missouri, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 15–2

| Ronda Rousey

| Submission (armbar)

| Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman

| {{dts|2012|August|18|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:54

| San Diego, California, United States

| {{small|For the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–1

| Alexis Davis

| Decision (majority)

| Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey

| {{dts|2012|March|03|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Columbus, Ohio, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 14–1

| Liz Carmouche

| Decision (unanimous)

| Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III

| {{dts|2011|July|22|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–1

| Megumi Yabushita

| TKO (punches)

| AFC 5: Judgment Day

| {{dts|2011|April|02|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:34

| Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 12–1

| Marloes Coenen

| Submission (armbar)

| Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II

| {{dts|2010|October|09|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 1:59

| San Jose, California, United States

| {{small|Lost the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–0

| Roxanne Modafferi

| KO (slam)

| Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe

| {{dts|2010|July|23|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 4:45

| Everett, Washington, United States

| {{small|Defended the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–0

| Takayo Hashi

| Decision (unanimous)

| Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi

| {{dts|2010|February|26|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 5

| align=center| 5:00

| San Jose, California, United States

| {{small|Won the inaugural Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–0

| Shayna Baszler

| Decision (unanimous)

| Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg

| {{dts|2009|June|19|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Kent, Washington, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–0

| Miesha Tate

| Decision (unanimous)

| Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina

| {{dts|2009|May|15|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Fresno, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–0

| Sarah Schneider

| TKO (punches)

| PFC: Best of Both Worlds 2

| {{dts|2009|April|23|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:43

| Lemoore, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–0

| Molly Helsel

| TKO (punches)

| HCF: Crow's Nest

| {{dts|2008|March|29|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:44

| Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

| {{small|Defended the HCF Women's Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–0

| Ginele Marquez

| TKO (punches)

| HCF: Title Wave

| {{dts|2007|October|19|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 3:22

| Calgary, Alberta, Canada

| {{small|Won the HCF Women's Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Valérie Létourneau

| TKO (punches)

| TKO 29: Repercussion

| {{dts|2007|June|01|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:36

| Montreal, Quebec, Canada

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Alexis Davis

| TKO (punches)

| UWC 7: Anarchy

| {{dts|2007|April|07|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| N/A

| Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Misty Shearer

| TKO (doctor stoppage)

| King of the Cage: Amplified

| {{dts|2006|November|26|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Sarah Draht

| TKO (punches)

| King of the Cage: Insurrection

| {{dts|2006|October|06|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:17

| Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Liz Posener

| KO (punch)

| North American Challenge 23

| {{dts|2006|June|03|format=mdy}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 1:03

| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

|

{{end}}

• List of female mixed martial artists
• List of Canadian UFC fighters

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{{Commons category|Sarah Kaufman}}

• {{Official website|http://www.mmasarah.com/}}
• {{UFC|sarah-kaufman}}
• [https://invictafc.com/portfolio-item/sarah-kaufman/ Sarah Kaufman] at Invicta FC
• {{Sherdog|16524}}
• [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/sarah-kaufman Sarah Kaufman] at AwakeningFighters.com

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach}}

{{Succession box

| title = 4th Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion

| years = May 4, 2018 – May 9, 2019

| before = Yana Kunitskaya

| after = Julija Stoliarenko

}}

{{Succession box

| title = 1st Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion

| years = February 26, 2010 – October 9, 2010

| before = New championship

| after = Marloes Coenen

}}

{{S-end}}

{{Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship|state=expanded}}

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