26 Facts About Julie Kedzie

Julie Kedzie was born on March 18,1981 and is an American retired mixed martial artist.

Julie Kedzie is a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Julie Kedzie has been working for Invicta Fighting Championships as a fight commentator and interviewer.

In December 2013, Julie Kedzie became the new matchmaker for Invicta FC.

Julie 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.

Julie Kedzie studied under Steve and Linda Scott at Monroe County Martial Arts.

Julie Kedzie later returned to teach a one-time mixed martial arts class.

Julie Kedzie has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Indiana University Bloomington.

Julie Kedzie graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Iowa in 2019.

Julie 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.

On February 10,2007, Julie Kedzie faced undefeated rising star Gina Carano in a featured bout at EliteXC: Destiny, which aired live on Showtime.

Julie Kedzie was defeated by Carano, but the fight received Fight of the Night honours.

Julie Kedzie later signed a contract with the American Fight League, but the promotion folded and Julie Kedzie was released from her contract.

Julie Kedzie was scheduled to face Sarah D'Alelio at Jackson's MMA Series 2 on September 4,2010, but the fight was canceled after Julie Kedzie signed on to take part in the filming of the Ultimate Women Challenge reality show.

Julie Kedzie's fight with Sarah D'Alelio was then rebooked for Jackson's MMA Series 3 on December 18,2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Julie Kedzie then faced Kaitlin Young in a five-round title rematch at Jackson's MMA Series 4 on April 9,2011.

Julie Kedzie defeated Young by unanimous decision to become Jackson's MMA Series Women's Bantamweight Champion.

Julie Kedzie was scheduled to fight Amanda Nunes at the Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum event on June 18,2011, in Dallas, Texas.

Julie Kedzie made her Strikeforce debut against Alexis Davis on July 30,2011 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs Henderson in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Julie 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.

Julie Kedzie faced Miesha Tate at Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman on August 18,2012.

Julie Kedzie was defeated by submission due to an armbar in the third round.

Julie Kedzie's Ultimate Fighting Championship debut was against Germaine de Randamie at UFC on Fox 8 on July 27,2013.

Julie Kedzie faced Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot on December 7,2013.

Julie Kedzie lost the fight via split decision and subsequently announced her retirement from mixed martial arts competition via Twitter.

Julie Kedzie announced that she is officially retired on April 24,2021 via Twitter.