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“We Know That Our Rights Will Be Respected by Law” – After POTUS Signs the Respect for Marriage Act, Female UFC Star Macy Chiasson’s Partner Calls for a “Celebration”

Published 12/14/2022, 3:56 PM EST

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POTUS Joe Biden signed the historic Respect for Marriage Act on Tuesday in an afternoon ceremony. Hours after the codified protection law for same-sex and intersexual marriages came into force, the White House was glowing in the colors of a rainbow. Notably, the consequential bill signing was celebrated throughout the country. Similarly, Hannah Leffler, the partner of the UFC fighter, Macy Chiasson, called for celebration after the life-altering bill bestowed equal rights upon them that, according to her, “should have always had the same rights“.

Markedly, Hannah Leffler is a flute professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. Besides, her prodigious martial skills are also well known. The couple appears to enjoy each other’s company and doesn’t shy away from expressing love publicly. It was all but natural that Leffler took to Instagram and penned an emotional post about the recent law that had the potential to positively affect their life.

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What did Leffler say in her heartfelt post?

The Miyazawa Flutes Performing Artist posted a photo of them together on her Instagram handle and also tagged her partner. Following this, she remarked that the country had yet to reach its desired destination. Further, she stated that like other same-sex couples, they also breathed a sigh of relief.

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Thus, Luffler wrote, “We aren’t 100% where we want to be as a country, but we, along with countless other same sex couples, breathed a huge sigh of relief today.”

Later on, she added, “We should have always had the same rights as everyone else, but at least with the Respect for Marriage Act signed today, we know that our rights will be respected by law. And that is worth a celebration. 🌈🥳💍”

 

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Afterward, her partner, Macy Chiasson, responded to the unfeigned message with red heart emojis.

Notably, the TUF 28 winner gained accolades with her UFC debut in 2018 against Pannie Kianzad.

Macy Chiasson and her UFC record

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Chaisson, 31, went 5-1 in her first 6 fights in the promotion. However, the #8 ranked bantamweight fighter is 1-2 in her last fights as she also struggled with the weight cut.

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The 8-3 record holder last scored a victory against Norma Dumont via a split decision at UFC 274 in May 2022. Also, she last graced the Octagon recently in a recent knockout loss against Irene Aldana at UFC 279 in Sept. 2022, which marked her bantamweight return.

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Rohit Lohan

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Rohit Lohan is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. After completing his undergraduate as a History major, he is currently pursuing LLB. Rohit is a big MMA fan and has been following UFC since 2017.
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