From the UFC, Strikeforce and Elite XC to Commentating In the Invicta Fighting Championship with Julie Kedzie
Description
In this episode, we’re joined by Julie, whose MMA career spans over a decade with appearances in top-tier promotions like EliteXC, Strikeforce, and the UFC. Her 2007 fight with Gina Carano remains a landmark moment in combat sports history, showcasing the skill and legitimacy of women in MMA. After retiring from competition, Julie transitioned to broadcasting and has since become a leading voice in the industry through her insightful analysis with Invicta Fighting Championships. Beyond the cage, Julie has built a diverse career in film and television, with roles in 50 to 1, Transcendence, Bruised, Longmire, and the docuseries Dark Side of the Cage. She also brings a strong academic background to her work, holding a BA in English Literature and an MFA in Nonfiction Writing.
- How Julie Become Involved in Combat Sport’s (02:20 )
- Women’s Exposure in Combat Sports (06:00 )
- Invicta Fight Championship (09:30 )
- Concussion in MMA (17:46 )
- Motivation of and Contracts of Combat Athlete (25:00 )
- Identify of Combat Athletes and Power Slap (32:30 )
- Commentating at Invicta Fight Championship (38:15 )
- Donating Brain to Research (43:03 )
- Favorited or memorable moments (48:38 )
- Where to Find Julie (56:00 )
Julie Kedzie:
Invicta FC: https://invictafc.com/?doing_wp_cron=1753280154.2752580642700195312500
Instagram: @julesk_fighter
Blue Sky: @julesk_fighter
Social media:
Twitter: @first concussion
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Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com
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