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Not her toughest fight ever:

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Round 1 - Kaufman lands some punches and Carmouche pulls a Thai clinch and pulls her into the cage. Kaufman keeps her pushed into the cage. Uppercut by Kaufman on the inside. Carmouche pushes her into the cage. Carmouche with some hard footstomps. Throw attempt by Carmouche and she slips and Kaufman takes the back. Carmouche manages to stand up before Kaufman gets the hooks in though and she pushes for a takedown of her own. Kaufman gets back to distance. Jab by Kaufman. Both women coming up short on their punches toward the end of the round. Kaufman with the only punch that scores. 10-9 Kaufman.

Round 2 - More punching exchanges to open the round and more of neither woman really landing. Kaufman landing a few decent right hands now. It's a lot of position battling against the cage this round and Kaufman landing the only meaningful punches when they're at distance. 10-9 Kaufman again.

Round 3 - Nice right hand by Kaufman lands. A lot more clinch work and Kaufman ends up on top briefly. THey're back to standing and Kaufman lands some decent punches again. Carmouche tries for a takedown and Kaufman defends with a sprawl and lands a few decent shots. Carmouche is bleeding from the nose and mouth. Kaufman cruises to the final bell with some more punches landing. 10-9 Kaufman.

Official Scorecards: 30-27 across the board for Sarah Kaufman.

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