BAD MMA - The origins of combat™ » Julie Kedzie

Video: Julie Kedzie previews Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 with MMA Junkie Radio

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:05:13 +0000

Invicta FC returns to action on Wednesday for its second event of 2022. Invicta FC 46 , which live streams on MMA Junkie starting at 8 p.m. ET on March 9, features a flyweight title fight rematch between Karina Rodriguez and Daiana Torquato . Rodriguez (9-6) will look to defend her title for the first time against Torquato (10-4), who she defeated to claim the vacant belt at Invicta on AXS TV. Related Mexico's Karina Rodriguez reflects on historic Invicta FC title win: 'It fills me with pride' Prior to the event, former fighter and Invicta color commentator Julie Kedzie joined the MMA Junkie Radio team of “Gorgeous” George Garcia and Brian “Goze” Garcia to break down the marquee fights.

Read the original post:

Video: Julie Kedzie previews Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 with MMA Junkie Radio – MMA Junkie

Julie Kedzie breaks down Invicta FC 45 and atomweight title fight on MMA Junkie

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:32:51 +0000

It’s been more than four months since the most recent Invicta FC event, but the promotion returns this week in a big way. Invicta FC 45 takes place Wednesday with a title fight in the main event. And for the first time, the promotion will stream the event exclusively here at MMA Junkie. The event goes down at the Police Athletic League in Kansas City, Kan. In the headliner, atomweight champion Alesha Zappitella (9-2) puts her 105-pound belt on the line against challenger Jessica Delboni (11-3).

Visit link:

Julie Kedzie breaks down Invicta FC 45 and atomweight title fight on MMA Junkie – MMA Junkie

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan, No. 328: UFC 264 preview with Dan Tom, Julie Kedzie and Nancy Kidder

BAD MMA News — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:35:13 +0000

Episode No. 328 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download. MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling the world to cover the sport. John Morgan and Cold Coffee sit down with an esteemed panel of MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom, MMA pioneer Julie Kedzie and American University professor of literature Nancy Kidder to break down UFC 264 and discuss other storylines in the sport

See the rest here:

The MMA Road Show with John Morgan, No. 328: UFC 264 preview with Dan Tom, Julie Kedzie and Nancy Kidder – MMA Junkie

Julie Kedzie previews Invicta on AXS TV, details how to watch the event

BAD MMA News — Fri, 21 May 2021 12:59:16 +0000

Ahead of Invicta FC’s debut on AXS TV, color commentator Julie Kedzie previewed the card. A pair of title fights will headline Friday’s Invicta on AXS TV event, which takes place at the Police Athletic League in Kansas City, Kan. The two-hour main card will air on AXS TV at 8 p.m.

Read the rest here:

Julie Kedzie previews Invicta on AXS TV, details how to watch the event – MMA Junkie

Trading Shots: As Alexander Gustafsson says goodbye, Urijah Faber says he’s back

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 01:25:34 +0000

Is Alexander Gustafsson’s retirement going to stick? What factors give us the best hope of predicting that, and which reasons make the most sense for coming back? Retired UFC and WEC fighter Danny Downes joins MMA Junkie columnist Ben Fowlkes to discuss in this week’s Trading Shots. * * * * Fowlkes: Remember when Alexander Gustafsson said that if he couldn’t beat Anthony Smith , he might have to retire

Trading Shots: As Alexander Gustafsson says goodbye, Urijah Faber says he’s back – MMA Junkie

The stories fighters tell themselves – and what happens when they stop working

BAD MMA News — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:41:00 +0000

After 14 years as a pro, here’s how former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans finally knew he was finished. It wasn’t the first-round knockout loss to Anthony Smith at UFC 225. It wasn’t the four consecutive losses that had led up to that point, either. Instead, it was something much simpler but also much harder for Evans to reason his way around. “I just didn’t believe the story I was telling myself anymore,” Evans said. But wait, in order to understand what that means, you first need to understand the role of the “story” in the life of a pro fighter

Here is the original post:

The stories fighters tell themselves – and what happens when they stop working – MMA Junkie

Trading Shots: Did ‘ring boy’ Elias Theodorou steal Invicta FC spotlight or add shine?

BAD MMA News — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:11:53 +0000

UFC middleweight Elias Theodorou took on a side job as “ring boy” at Invicta FC 28 in Salt Lake City. Was it harmless fun? A meaningful step towards gender equality? Or just an attention-getting gimmick that stole the spotlight from the female fighters? Retired UFC and WEC fighter Danny Downes joins MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes to debate.

Original post:

Trading Shots: Did ‘ring boy’ Elias Theodorou steal Invicta FC spotlight or add shine? – MMA Junkie

In their own words: Female fighters reflect on Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, opportunities created

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:16:13 +0000

Ronda Rousey ’s bout with Liz Carmouche at UFC 157 made history five years ago today , but it was also an important moment for some women outside the cage. Five longtime female bantamweights reflect on that night and what it was like to watch an important barrier being broken in women’s MMA, plus how their expectations back then match up with the reality of today.

View original post here:

In their own words: Female fighters reflect on Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, opportunities created – MMA Junkie

Today in MMA history: Julie Kedzie remembers the night she fought Gina Carano in a women’s MMA milestone

BAD MMA News — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:46:23 +0000

When I fought Gina Carano on Feb. 10, 2007, I made a rookie mistake: I made the walk barefoot. The “EliteXC: Destiny” walkout started at the bottom of a backstage staircase that ascended to a platform located inside a giant replica of a dragon’s mouth.

Speed Bag: The 5 different ways to retire in MMA – from ‘The Burkman’ to ‘The Faber’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:10:04 +0000

Filed under: Featured , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos When it comes to MMA and the wishy-washy world of fighter retirements, we’ve basically seen five ways to do it. And they’re not all created equal. It’s a timely topic given the current MMA landscape. This past weekend at UFC Fight Night 106, we got “The Burkman,” in which namesake Josh Burkman (28-15 MMA, 6-10 UFC) suffered a loss to lightweight Michel Prazeres (22-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and suggested he was retiring – only to immediately take it back . Related: Vitor Belfort confirms he'll retire after next fight – unless UFC wants his legends league This coming Saturday at UFC Fight Night 107, Brad Pickett (25-13 MMA, 5-8 UFC), who meets fellow bantamweight Marlon Vera (8-3-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC), is using “The Faber” retirement method , named after now-retired Urijah Faber . It’s arguably one of the best; by announcing your planned retirement ahead of your final fight, you give promoters and fans an opportunity to celebrate your career in fitting style.

Read the original:

Speed Bag: The 5 different ways to retire in MMA – from ‘The Burkman’ to ‘The Faber’ – MMA Junkie