(This story first appeared at USAToday.com .) IRVINE, Calif. – Ronda Rousey and Carla Esparza have plenty in common. Both broke new ground as the UFC’s inaugural divisional champ, Rousey at bantamweight, Esparza (11-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) at strawweight.
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