Each week, ESPN.com MMA writer Brett Okamoto, ESPN Insider senior editor Mike Huang and a guest panelist tackle hot topics that are buzzing in the world of mixed martial arts.
This week, UFC female fighters Carla Esparza, Rose Namajunas, Jessica Penne and Randa Markos join the panel.
1. Who is the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time?
Carla Esparza: I'd probably have to say Ronda Rousey. Before her, I would have had to say Megumi Fujii, but I think Ronda is showing she's so well-rounded now. She's dominating. Even without her striking improvements, regardless of whether people knew what was coming or not, she gets it done.
Rose Namajunas: Myself. I have yet to prove that, but that's what I'm hoping to do someday. Obviously, Ronda Rousey because she paved the way for us. Gina Carano was doing it when nobody else was. She's a legend. But I think Ronda Rousey is just so relevant right now. I always thought the UFC would bring in women, but she definitely sped up the process.
Jessica Penne: I think Ronda Rousey is, absolutely. She has really developed into a well-rounded athlete. I think a lot of people were skeptical because she was a judo player, but I think she's transformed and worked hard and is just a superior athlete. A year ago, I would have said there were some good possible matchups for her, but I think she's exceeded those expectations.
Randa Markos: I'd have to go Ronda, and I'd have to say Sara McMann is second. I really like McMann. I think she will be the champ one day if she gets another chance.
2. What is the greatest female fight of all time?
Esparza: I guess one of my favorite fights was Jessica Penne vs. Lisa Ellis (Invicta FC 1, April 2012). I think a lot of people would say a striking war, but with them it was a really entertaining fight on the floor, and I think that's hard to do. It was amazing and really fun to watch. I actually wasn't there for that fight, but I got a chance to watch it.
Namajunas: That's a tough one. I liked the Liz Carmouche-Rousey fight (UFC 157, February 2013). The one between Cat Zingano and Amanda Nunes (UFC 178, September) was great and back and forth. You can never count out Cat Zingano. But yeah, Carmouche cranked Rousey's neck in that first fight. I don't know if anybody watches my YouTube, but I have a reaction video to that fight and I'm just like, rooting for both of them on my feet the whole time.
Penne: Oh man, I don't know. I really don't.
Markos: Any one of Ronda Rousey's is pretty awesome. I would have to say Rousey vs. McMann because I really believed in McMann. I still do. But that blew my mind. I thought McMann was going to win for sure, and Ronda went in there and took over. That was the day I realized, "Damn, Ronda Rousey is awesome."
3. What was the biggest upset of TUF 20?
Esparza: The biggest upset was Tecia Torres losing to Randa Markos, definitely. It was hard because it showed everybody that someone low-ranked could beat someone very highly ranked. I was ranked No. 1, and I thought, 'Oh my God, I'm not safe. Anything can happen.' It made me more nervous going into my first fight.
Namajunas: Either Randa Markos vs. Tecia Torres or myself vs. JoJo [Joanne Calderwood]. Probably myself because I think JoJo was a slight favorite over Tecia to win it all. I don't know though, maybe not. I was definitely the underdog. I've got so many screenshots from the Internet of people telling me I was going to get murdered by JoJo.
Penne: A couple of the fights kind of surprised me, but I think most people viewed the biggest upset as the first one on the show between Randa and Tecia. I think a lot of people expected Tecia to do well and were surprised to see Randa come in as a lower ranked fighter and do so well. But I had seen Randa fight before -- my best friend in the house, Justine Kish -- and I knew she was no joke. I actually called it. I said in an interview Randa would win, but it didn't run on the show.
Markos: I think I was the biggest upset, going up against somebody I constantly heard was going to win the whole thing. I didn't even know her, but I constantly heard about her. Everyone was disappointed, and some are still disappointed, I beat her. To come in ranked No. 3 and have only four fights, that really said a lot about her.
4. What fight, besides your own, are you most excited for at the TUF 20 Finale?
Esparza: I would say Bec Rawlings and Heather Jo Clark. There is a lot of animosity, and I think both want to rip each other's head off. The whole time they did not like each other. Bec couldn't stand Heather, and Heather was trying to be a ringleader at practice and I don't think that carried well with any of the girls.
Namajunas: I'm really excited for Emily Kagan-Angela Hill. They're both friends of mine. I trained with them both. I fought Emily Kagan, and she's very tough. Always a gamer. They definitely train differently. Angela Hill is an exciting fighter, and she's getting better every day. Her performance on the show against Carla Esparza doesn't speak to what she is now, and Emily is always fun to watch.
Penne: I'm really looking forward to the main event. It's for the belt. As a part of this weight class, I'm excited to sit there and watch history made. As far as another matchup, I'm excited to see Bec and Heather go at it. It's a grudge match. It's one of those fights where the girls will stand and bang and see who goes down first.
Markos: I'm looking forward to seeing the title fight because Carla is a wrestler and Rose is kind of wild. I want to see Carla try to control her and see if Rose can keep her winning streak.
5. What does the UFC, Reebok deal mean for you?
Esparza: Hopefully I'll be the champion so I'll get the good end of that stick. It kind of pushes people to be in the top five even more because there is more on the line. I think having it based on ranking is good. Obviously, some people who aren't ranked bring more publicity and have a large following, though, so maybe a little bonus for people who have big followings.
Namajunas: It's interesting to see how it will play out. For me individually, it doesn't affect me much because I have a great management team who is getting sponsors for me. I'm still getting offers and stuff like that. So, it's an extra paycheck to me. I'm going to have a do a little more work outside the Octagon since I can't rep brands in there anymore. For the sport, it's hard to say. It's going to be different for everybody. It might weed out some bad sponsors, but it might also get rid of some good opportunities. I'm not worried about it.
Penne: I think it's a great opportunity. I think it's going to legitimize the UFC and think uniforms are cool. Some people are up in arms because of sponsorship money, but I think in the long run it will be a great deal.
Markos: I don't know. It depends on this fight, I guess -- if I'm ranked in the top five or not. I think people ranked outside the top five will be affected most. I don't know what the deal is or how much they are offering. It depends on what kind of sponsorships people were getting whether they'll be screwed over or not. As long as I'm in the top five, I don't think it will affect me.