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The Other Side - The One with Liz Carmouche

The Other Side is the 成人快手's first dedicated programme looking at LGBTQ+ issues in sport.

In this episode, we're joined by a legendary figure in the world of MMA and a true pioneer - as Liz Carmouche is our special guest.

She talks about what it was like to main event UFC 157 with Ronda Rousey in the organisation's first-ever women's match, and being the UFC's first-ever openly lesbian fighter.

Plus we discuss losing sponsorship because of her sexuality; serving in the military in the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' era - and why the question of the 'greatest ever' MMA fighter can't be answered yet.

Got a story about being LGBTQ+ in sport? Why not tell us about it - email jack.murley@bbc.co.uk or message us on Twitter via jack_murley.

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(PHOTO CREDIT: Liz Carmouche - Instagram: @iamgirlrilla)

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