“I do see where people are saying (Marloes Coenen)’s never fought at 135, which she hasn’t, so to get a title shot immediately is something people have been definitely criticizing. I can see their reasoning behind it. Why have a tournament and then have someone else fight for the title before them? But I’m just happy and I think she’s a great opponent. Hopefully she proves everyone wrong and she’s going to stay at 135.”
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Sarah Kaufman (12-0)
Win Roxanne Modafferi – KO (Slam) >Strikeforce
Win Takayo Hashi – Decision (Unanimous) Strikeforce
Win Shayna Baszler – Decision (Unanimous) Strikeforce
Marloes Coenen (17-4)
Loss Cristiane Santos – TKO (Punches) Strikeforce
Win Roxanne Modafferi – Submission (Armbar) Strikeforce
Loss Cindy Dandois – Decision (Unanimous) BOTE