On this day in 2013, a little bit of history was made in the UFC.

Jessica Andrade squared off with Liz Carmouche in the organisation’s first-ever match between two out gay fighters – and we thought that anniversary was the perfect opportunity to hear from not one, but three LGBTQ+ competitors who have graced the Octagon.

Up first, you’ll hear from Brazil’s Jessica Andrade, the former UFC Strawweight Champion and top contender in the Flyweight Division – who, speaking through an interpreter, tells us all about her experiences in the sport and why she’s proud to be a role-model.

Then, we’ll take a trip back into the archives to hear from Jessica’s opponent on that day, as Liz Carmouche tells us how she got into MMA, and her own journey with her sexuality after being part of the Marine Corps during the era of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’.

And any show looking at what it’s like to be an out woman in MMA has to include Molly McCann, as we revisit our chat with the pioneering English fighter and her own coming out story.

So, three amazing LGBTQ+ women from the world of MMA, sharing their stories on a special episode of this podcast.

We hope you like it.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS?
Jessica Andrade: @jessicanmmapro
Liz Carmouche: @iamgirlrilla
Molly McCann: @MeatballMolly

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jack.murley@bbc.co.uk