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De Mars: Ronda Rousey's great grandfather one of the first black physicians in North America

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight champion and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Ronda Rousey is famous for being one of the top mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters in the world, who also helped pave the way for the next generation of female fighters.

But she's not the only one in her family to break a few barriers.

"I'll give you a movie. 'Before His Time,' it's my grandfather -- Ronda's great grandfather -- featured in Black History Month every year in Canada," Rousey's mom, Dr. AnnMaria De Mars, told TMZ. "He was one of the first black physicians in North America.