The best female MMA fighters of the decade - ESPN
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When the decade began, the UFC had no women on its roster. Now there are four women
When the decade began, the UFC had no women on its roster. Now there are four women's divisions, which have featured some of the most dominant athletes of the era -- including three women who completely changed MMA.
Ariel Helwani, Marc Raimondi and Brett Okamoto look back at the significance of the first women's fight in UFC history, Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche.
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The best female MMA fighters of the decade - ESPN
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The best female MMA fighters of the decade - ESPN
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The best female MMA fighters of the decade - ESPN
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The best female MMA fighters of the decade - ESPN