From the UFC, Strikeforce and Elite XC to Commentating In the Invicta Fighting Championship with Julie Kedzie

29/07/2025 59 min Episodio 88
From the UFC, Strikeforce and Elite XC to Commentating In the Invicta Fighting Championship with Julie Kedzie

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Send us a textIn 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=1753280154.2752580642700195312500Instagram: @julesk_fighterBlue Sky: @julesk_fighter   Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]

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