American mixed martial arts fighter
Julie Kedzie (born March 18, 1981) is an American retired mixed martial artist .[ 3] Tae Kwon Do and specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu .[ 4] Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts .[ 5] Invicta Fighting Championships as a fight commentator and interviewer. In December 2013, Kedzie became the new matchmaker for Invicta FC.[ 6]
Early life
Kedzie was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Bloomington , Indiana when she was twelve so her mother could pursue a doctorate in neurobiology from Indiana University Bloomington . Her sister is the geneticist Jennifer Raff .[ 7]
She and her sister were enrolled in Tae Kwon Do by her father when Julie was five years old.[ 1]
She studied under Steve and Linda Scott at Monroe County Martial Arts. She later returned to teach a one-time mixed martial arts class.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Indiana University Bloomington.[ 7]
She graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Iowa in 2019.[ 8]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Kedzie rose to prominence in mixed martial arts on November 19, 2005, when she won the one-night HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix in Evansville, Indiana .
EliteXC
On February 10, 2007, Kedzie faced undefeated rising star Gina Carano in a featured bout at EliteXC: Destiny , which aired live on Showtime . She was defeated by Carano, but the fight received Fight of the Night honours.[ 9]
Following the Elite XC fight, Kedzie defeated Kelly Kobold at BodogFight - Vancouver on August 24, 2007. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 10]
Kedzie later signed a contract with the American Fight League,[ 11]
Kedzie was scheduled to face Sarah D'Alelio at Jackson's MMA Series 2 on September 4, 2010,[ 12] Ultimate Women Challenge reality show.[ 13] [ 14]
During the filming of the Ultimate Women Challenge, Kedzie faced Kaitlin Young on September 24, 2010. She was defeated by split decision.[ 15]
Kedzie's fight with Sarah D'Alelio was then rebooked for Jackson's MMA Series 3 on December 18, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico .[ 16] [ 17]
She then faced Kaitlin Young in a five-round title rematch at Jackson's MMA Series 4 on April 9, 2011.[ 18] [ 19]
Strikeforce
Kedzie was scheduled to fight Amanda Nunes at the Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum event on June 18, 2011, in Dallas, Texas .[ 20] [ 21]
Kedzie made her Strikeforce debut against Alexis Davis on July 30, 2011 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson in Hoffman Estates, Illinois .[ 22] [ 23] [ 24]
Kedzie was expected to face Germaine de Randamie as part of the Strikeforce Challengers 19 card on September 23, 2011, but withdrew due to injury.[ 25]
Kedzie faced Miesha Tate at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman on August 18, 2012.[ 26] [ 27] [ 28]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kedzie's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut was against Germaine de Randamie at UFC on Fox 8 on July 27, 2013.[ 29] [ 30] [ 31]
Kedzie faced Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot on December 7, 2013.[ 32] [ 33]
Kedzie announced that she is officially retired on April 24, 2021 via Twitter.[ 34]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
29 matches
16 wins
13 losses
By knockout
3
0
By submission
3
7
By decision
10
6
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
16–13
Bethe Correia
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot
December 7, 2013
3
5:00
Brisbane, Queensland , Australia
Loss
16–12
Germaine de Randamie
Decision (split)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga
July 27, 2013
3
5:00
Seattle, Washington , United States
Loss
16–11
Miesha Tate
Submission (armbar)
Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
August 18, 2012
3
3:28
San Diego, California , United States
Loss
16–10
Alexis Davis
Decision (unanimous)
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
July 30, 2011
3
5:00
Hoffman Estates, Illinois , United States
Win
16–9
Kaitlin Young
Decision (unanimous)
Jackson's MMA Series 4
April 9, 2011
5
5:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Won Jackson's MMA Series Women's Bantamweight Championship
Win
15–9
Sarah D'Alelio
Decision (unanimous)
Jackson's MMA Series 3
December 18, 2010
3
5:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Loss
14–9
Kaitlin Young
Decision (split)
Ultimate Women Challenge
September 24, 2010
3
3:00
St. George, Utah , United States
Win
14–8
Malissa Sherwood
Decision (unanimous)
Jackson's MMA Series 1
June 5, 2010
3
5:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
13–8
Katrina Alendal
Decision (unanimous)
Cage Life: Ultimate Freedom Throwdown
July 4, 2009
3
5:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Loss
12–8
Sarah Schneider
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Duke City MMA Series 1
March 14, 2009
1
2:01
Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
Win
12–7
Angela Hayes
Submission (armbar)
Battlequest 8
April 11, 2008
1
4:26
Denver, Colorado , United States
Loss
11–7
Tonya Evinger
Submission (rear-naked choke)
ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series
January 25, 2008
1
1:43
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Win
11–6
Jan Finney
TKO (punches)
HOOKnSHOOT: MW Tournament
September 29, 2007
2
2:44
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Win
10–6
Kelly Kobold
Decision (unanimous)
BodogFight: Vancouver
August 24, 2007
3
5:00
Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada
Win
9–6
Julia Berezikova
TKO (punches)
BodogFight: Clash of the Nations
April 14, 2007
2
2:49
St. Petersburg , Russia
Loss
8–6
Gina Carano
Decision (unanimous)
EliteXC: Destiny
February 10, 2007
3
3:00
Southaven, Mississippi , United States
Loss
8–5
Amanda Buckner
Submission (guillotine choke)
BodogFight: St. Petersburg
December 16, 2006
1
2:21
St. Petersburg , Russia
Win
8–4
Molly Helsel
Decision (majority)
HOOKnSHOOT: The Women Return
November 18, 2006
3
5:00
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Win
7–4
Jan Finney
Decision (unanimous)
KOTC: Meltdown
October 7, 2006
2
5:00
Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
Loss
6–4
Tara LaRosa
Decision (unanimous)
Ultimate Cage Wars
July 8, 2006
3
5:00
Chelan, Washington , United States
Win
6–3
Amanda Duvall
TKO (punches)
Cage Rage Indiana
May 6, 2006
1
0:18
Indiana , United States
Win
5–3
Sasha Mrvic
Decision (unanimous)
Combat Do Fighting Challenge 7
April 22, 2006
3
5:00
Cicero, Illinois , United States
Loss
4–3
Shayna Baszler
Submission (armbar)
Freestyle Combat Challenge 22
March 18, 2006
1
N/A
Racine, Wisconsin , United States
Win
4–2
Molly Helsel
Decision (split)
HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix
November 19, 2005
3
5:00
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Won 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix
Win
3–2
Jan Finney
Decision (unanimous)
HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix
November 19, 2005
3
5:00
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Win
2–2
Missy Karr
Submission (keylock)
HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix
November 19, 2005
1
N/A
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Loss
1–2
Jen Case
Submission (triangle choke)
HOOKnSHOOT: Arnold Classic
March 4, 2005
2
2:11
Columbus, Ohio , United States
Loss
1–1
Jen Case
Submission (armbar)
HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution
November 6, 2004
1
2:51
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Win
1–0
Terry Blair
Submission (armbar)
HOOKnSHOOT: Live
March 27, 2004
2
2:13
Evansville, Indiana , United States
This tournament was held on November 19, 2005.
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Molly Helsel
SUB
Kellyn Huehn
1
Molly Helsel
SUB
Lisa Ellis
1
Lisa Ellis SUB
Kellyn Huehn
1
Molly Helsel
3
Julie Kedzie
DEC
Jan Finney KO
Mystee Blackwood
1
Jan Finney
3
Julie Kedzie
DEC
Missy Karr
1
Julie Kedzie
SUB
Accomplishments
2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix Champion
Extreme Grappling Open Champion
Jackson's MMA Series Women's Bantamweight Champion (2011)
BJPenn.com
See also
References
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