Liz Carmouche

February 24, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

After Jason Collins' big game, GLAAD celebrates international LGBT athletes' accomplishments

Today, GLAAD released "Out of the Closet: Onward to Victory," a graphic that celebrates lesbian, trans, bi, and gay athletes whose visibility has furthered equality.

October 28, 2013

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Snapshots: Miss Universe in Russia, TransAdvocate, Illinois, Universal Studios, and more

Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.

July 25, 2013

by Chelsea Shamy, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

Interview with Liz Carmouche: first openly gay MMA fighter, one of the first two female fighters in the UFC, and an inspiration to all

Liz Carmouche made history this past February when she became the first openly gay fighter and one of the first two female fighters in the history of the UFC. GLAAD spoke with Carmouche as she prepares to take on Jessica Andrade this weekend in her first match since UFC 157.

March 11, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

UFC fighter Rashad Evans announces support for marriage equality

March 8, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

UFC fighter Liz Carmouche makes statement in support of Fallon Fox

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March 4, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Snapshots of our Work

Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.

February 25, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

UFC's Liz Carmouche defeated, but makes history

On Saturday, out lesbian mixed martial artist Liz Carmouche competed for the UFC bantamweight title in a historic, first-ever women's fight against Ronda Rousey.

February 22, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

Guest Post and Video: UFC's Liz Carmouche on media and making history

This is our second guest blog from mixed martial artist Liz Carmouche, who on Saturday will become the first openly gay fighter and one of the first two female fighters in the history of UFC. You can read the first one here, and our interview with Liz here.

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February 19, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

Guest Post and Video: UFC's Liz Carmouche on her training, her fans, and her upcoming fight

This guest blog post comes to us from mixed martial artist Liz Carmouche, who is about to become the first openly gay fighter and one of the first two female fighters in the history of UFC.
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January 15, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

Liz Carmouche Hopes Her "Lizbos" Will Soon Celebrate UFC Victory

Liz Carmouche is about to make sports history for two reasons. The mixed martial arts (MMA) star is about to become one of the first two women ever to participate in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight. She's also about to become one of the highest profile openly gay athletes in the world.
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Liz Carmouche

After Jason Collins' big game, GLAAD celebrates international LGBT athletes' accomplishments

Snapshots: Miss Universe in Russia, TransAdvocate, Illinois, Universal Studios, and more

Interview with Liz Carmouche: first openly gay MMA fighter, one of the first two female fighters in the UFC, and an inspiration to all

UFC fighter Rashad Evans announces support for marriage equality

UFC fighter Liz Carmouche makes statement in support of Fallon Fox

Snapshots of our Work

UFC's Liz Carmouche defeated, but makes history

Guest Post and Video: UFC's Liz Carmouche on media and making history

Guest Post and Video: UFC's Liz Carmouche on her training, her fans, and her upcoming fight

Liz Carmouche Hopes Her "Lizbos" Will Soon Celebrate UFC Victory

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