Female bantamweights Julie ‘Fireball’ Kedzie (16-11) and ‘The Iron Lady’ Germaine de Randamie (3-2) are set to square off as opponents for this July’s upcoming UFC on FOX 8 event. The UFC confirmed the news on Twitter (@UFC) on Wednesday evening after the match was originally identified by FoxSports.com. – Kedzie vs. de Randamie on! […]
Julie Kedzie
Female bantamweights Julie ‘Fireball’ Kedzie (16-11) and ‘The Iron Lady’ Germaine de Randamie (3-2) are set to square off as opponents for this July’s upcoming UFC on FOX 8 event.
The UFC confirmed the news on Twitter (@UFC) on Wednesday evening after the match was originally identified by FoxSports.com.
UFC on FOX 8 is expected to take place on July 27, 2013 at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Fox televised event still does not have a main event.
The bout will mark the Octagon debut for Kedzie and De Randamie. It’s uncertain where this match might end up but it will certainly be on television as part of the Fox main card or the FX prelims.
Kedzie, the Invicta FC color commentator, will look to end a two-fight losing skid after dropping both of her past two matches under the Strikeforce banner. ‘Fireball’ suffered a submission loss to former champ Miesha Tate last August in the third round of their match in San Diego. The other defeat was to Alexis Davis by decision in July 2011. Kedzie’s last win came in April 2011 by decision for the Jackson’s MMA Series women’s bantamweight title.
De Randamie is a former world kickboxing champion who has turned her focus to mixed martial arts in the past few years. ‘The Iron Lady’ also competed on the same August card as Kedzie, but unlike her opponent picked up a win by decision over Hiroko Yamanaka. De Randamie fought three times for Strikeforce which also includes a loss to Julie Budd at 145-lbs by decision and a knockout win over Stephanie Webber in January 2011.
At the TUF 18 tryouts, MMA Fighting’s E. Casey Leydon and Esther Lin were on the scene in Las Vegas to capture the the first time female fighters were allowed to try out for the UFC’s reality TV show.
At the TUF 18 tryouts, MMA Fighting’s E. Casey Leydon and Esther Lin were on the scene in Las Vegas to capture the the first time female fighters were allowed to try out for the UFC’s reality TV show.
Press Release – ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 16, 2013, 2013) – Today at a Fresquez Productions media luncheon, 14-time, three-division world boxing champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs) shocked the combat sports world by announcing her retirement from boxing, effective after her May 11 fight with “Merciless” Mary McGee (20-1, 11 KOs), in […]
Holly ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ Holm – photo by Will Fox
Press Release – ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 16, 2013, 2013) – Today at a Fresquez Productions media luncheon, 14-time, three-division world boxing champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs) shocked the combat sports world by announcing her retirement from boxing, effective after her May 11 fight with “Merciless” Mary McGee (20-1, 11 KOs), in order to pursue her mixed-martial-arts career (3-0-0).
“Since I first started fighting, it became my passion,” Holly explained her decision. “I decided a long time ago, after quitting school to fight, that I would box as long as my heart was in it. One of my biggest and controversial fights was against Christy Martin. Then, it was Mary Jo Sanders. There’s always a champion. This is my own journey. Every one of my fights have helped me to believe in myself.
“When we were deciding which way to go with my future, my trainer, Mike Winkeljohn, said it best, ‘You want to climb a new mountain.’ This thing has created a new spark in me and I’m following my heart. I wish much success to Cecilia (Braekhus) but not fighting her does not, by any means, define my boxing career. I know there’s a lot of talk about that but what does that say about all the women I’ve already fought? I’ve never been a paper champion. I’ve grown so much every step of the way. I’m in this fight, on May 11,100 percent; I’m not distracted. This is obviously an emotional, spiritual and physical journey and I’m so grateful for the people who have supported me. I just want to fight where my passion is (MMA). I train in an MMA gym and always have.”
Holm defends her International Boxing Association and World Boxing Federation (WBF) junior welterweight titles in the 10-round main event on the “Mayhem” card, presented by Fresquez Productions, at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albququerque, New Mexico.
“I love Holly’s team – the chemistry, the fans, the loyalty,” Holm’s promoter Lenny Fresquez said. “Regarding Cecilia – Holly doesn’t need anybody! She is headed toward the boxing (International) Hall of Fame and is already named for the New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame. We will continue the Holly Holm saga. She’s at the top of her game and we support her history-making decision.”
The 31-year-old Holm has defeated a Who’s Who list of woman boxers from the 140 through 154-pound weight classes, including Christy Martin, Anne Sophie Mathis, Mary Jo Sanders, Mia St. John, Jane Couch, Duda Yankovich and Chevelle Hallback (twice).
Holm has an amazing 21-1-1 record in world championship fights, as well as a 14-1-1 mark against world champions.
“We are going forward with Holly’s MMA career and there’s nobody better than Lenny Fresquez to take us to that next level,” Holm’s manager/trainer Mike Wonkeljohn added. “I found it hard to bounce back and forth between MMA and boxing. Holly is focused. Expect the best Holly ever. Her future is bright.”
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MMA H.E.A.T. was on the scene moments after Cat Zingano defeated Miesha Tate to get Ronda Rousey’s thoughts on facing Zingano and being the first female coach in The Ultimate Fighter Fighter history.
MMA H.E.A.T. was on the scene moments after Cat Zingano defeated Miesha Tate to get Ronda Rousey’s thoughts on facing Zingano and being the first female coach in The Ultimate Fighter Fighter history.
UFC Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey talked to FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl after watching Cat Zingano TKO Miesha Tate and earn a shot at her belt. Rousey talks about how she feels about Zingano as an opponent both in the Octagon and in “The Ultimate Fighter” house.
UFC Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey talked to FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl after watching Cat Zingano TKO Miesha Tate and earn a shot at her belt. Rousey talks about how she feels about Zingano as an opponent both in the Octagon and in “The Ultimate Fighter” house.
An emotional Cat Zingano had a huge night at the TUF 17 Finale, TKO’ing Miesha Tate and punching her ticket to a title fight with UFC Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey. The win also earned her a coaching job on TUF 18 which she spoke with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl about after her big win.
An emotional Cat Zingano had a huge night at the TUF 17 Finale, TKO’ing Miesha Tate and punching her ticket to a title fight with UFC Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey. The win also earned her a coaching job on TUF 18 which she spoke with FUEL TV’s Heidi Androl about after her big win.
