Snapshot of the Day: Sarah Kaufman

by Nick Thomas on Jun 20, 2009 4:44 PM EDT in MMA News

After her 15 minute unanimous decision win against Shayna Baszler. Click here for more Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Santos pictures from Esther Lin.

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I was very happy with this fight

Not only was it entertaining, but (as I said in the live comment thing) it proved without a doubt that women can compete in 5 minute rounds. They were still swinging at the end of each round, so any serious question about their cardio should go bye bye now.

If I’m not mistaken, these were the first two women to fight in 5 minute rounds? Either way, kudos to both for a fine performance and proving that their gender is capable of lasting five minutes.

I expect all womens MMA to be 5 minute rounds now.

by mythbuster on Jun 20, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

And a little on and off subject...

if women want to be paid the same as men in tennis, time to play the same amount of sets as the men. No more excuses!

by mythbuster on Jun 20, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

it was the first in a televised bout in the US. not sure about anywhere else tho.

http://www.mma-collective.com/

by schizosmurf on Jun 20, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions

There have been five minute rounds for women in both Japan and the U.S. previously, but 3 minutes is still the usual and this is a great precedent.

by Chromium on Jun 20, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s the look of a winner right there! Congratulations Sarah…

by E. Spencer Kyte on Jun 20, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

Good stuff from Esther, as always.

by Chris Nelson on Jun 20, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Am I the only one that doesn’t think she deserves the hype the announcers were giving her last night? Her outstanding striking skills consist of non stop 1-2’s and her hands follow through downward after every punch. She has power and heart and seemingly nothing else. Am I missing something here?

by SplitBreast on Jun 20, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions