Japanese female fighter Takayo Hashi will have the chance to become the first-ever Strikeforce women’s welterweight champion when she takes on Canada’s Sarah Kaufman at Strikeforce Challengers 6.

Although Kaufman is known for her superb striking ability, Hashi tells MMA Weekly she won’t be afraid of standing up with her.

“I imagine, overall, it’s going to be a striking battle,” said Hashi. “If she has got a pride in her striking ability then I would like to crush that pride by striking against her.

If this fight hits the ground, then I will show my pride in the ground game. In all aspect of this fight, I will not back off. So, for sure, this is going to be an extremely tough fight. Just as like my other fights, my approach is to break my opponent’s heart.”

Strikeforce Challengers 6: Kaufman vs. Hashi will eminate from the San Jose Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California, on February 26.

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