This week on the Top Turtle MMA Podcast on FloCombat, we honor International Women's Day by talking about the early days of women in MMA. 

We chat with WMMA pioneer Tara LaRosa about the ludicrous rule sets and attitudes surrounding women in the sport during the early days, getting her unique insight and experiences in full.

Then, we count down our choice for the top five women who pioneered the sport at that time, helping it get where it is today. 

After that, we switch gears to all things UFC Fight Night 127 in London. Following a week without fights, we're excited to break down the Saturday, March 17, card and talk with main card fighter Leon Edwards before his throwdown against Peter Sobotta.

Time Stamps:

• 1:00 - Tara LaRosa Interview, Early Women's MMA history
• 23:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 WMMA Pioneers
• 33:00 - UFC London: New Contender at Heavyweight?
• 35:00 - Leon Edwards Interview: Ready for the Top 15?

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