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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion Email: [email protected]