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Sarah Kaufman knew from the day she signed with Professional Fighters League that she was stepping into a division tailor made for two-time Olympic champion Kayla Harrison.

The judo gold medalist joined the PFL after transitioning into mixed martial arts and after getting some early experience under her belt, the promotion opted to create a 155-pound division and tournament for the promotion’s second season.

Kaufman, who typically competes at 135 pounds, bulked up and decided to test herself in the women’s lightweight division where she could potentially walk away with the $1 million grand prize if she makes her way through the entire tournament.

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