Post by The Sandmen on Jun 7, 2015 13:46:44 GMT -5
Julie Kedzie raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Joanne Calderwood looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Julie Kedzie
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Calderwood!
Nice hits to Kedzie's ribs! Brilliant performance from Joanne Calderwood
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Calderwood's back to the fence, without delay Kedzie charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Calderwood will be sent flying
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie charge towards Joanne Calderwood with a flying knee
Joanne Calderwood saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Calderwood gets hold of a leg and trips Kedzie to the mat!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Calderwood's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Calderwood tries to cover her face,
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kedzie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Calderwood is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Kedzie's ribs.
Kedzie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Body shots by Joanne Calderwood
Solid blows to Kedzie's abdomen.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood goes for an americana!
Kedzie breaks free.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Julie Kedzie put Calderwood in half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Calderwood doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie pushes off of Joanne Calderwood and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Calderwood holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Calderwood who put distance between them
Kedzie steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
Calderwood deflects it.
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Calderwood
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Calderwood forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Kedzie must do something quickly!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Kedzie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Calderwood who put distance between them
Kedzie pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Calderwood who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Kedzie!
Nice hits to Calderwood's ribs! Brilliant performance from Julie Kedzie
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Julie Kedzie pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julie Kedzie
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie and Joanne Calderwood are cliched up against the cage. Kedzie hammers Calderwood face and hooks Calderwood leg
Calderwood stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Calderwood is throwing a flurry of punches!
Julie Kedzie just can't get away!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and moves laterally.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Kedzie's chin
Solid kick to the leg from Julie Kedzie
Calderwood checks it.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Calderwood with a double overhooks!
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Calderwood receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Calderwood has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanne Calderwood!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kedzie avoids a dangerous strike from Calderwood
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanne Calderwood!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kedzie is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood shows great balance while pushing away Julie Kedzie
Calderwood and Kedzie circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood swings and Kedzie has to retreat
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Julie Kedzie
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Calderwood with uppercuts!
Calderwood is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Calderwood is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kedzie throws a low kick
Joanne Calderwood blocks.
Kedzie tries to grapple
She puts Calderwood in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kedzie blocks Joanne Calderwood's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Calderwood
Kedzie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering her!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kedzie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie tries to open Calderwood's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Julie Kedzie. Calderwood is unable to cover herself now!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Julie Kedzie a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Calderwood uses her forearms to block the impact!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Kedzie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Calderwood pushes Julie Kedzie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nice punch by Joanne Calderwood
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Joanne Calderwood.
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Round 3
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Calderwood showing excellent timing, blasts Julie Kedzie with a right hand.
Great hook by Joanne Calderwood! Julie Kedzie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kedzie's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Kedzie's thigh
Loud pop!
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Kedzie's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Joanne Calderwood creates space and allows Julie Kedzie to stand up.
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Calderwood receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Calderwood with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Kedzie!
Calderwood blocks with confidence
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Calderwood moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Julie Kedzie! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Joanne Calderwood
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie catches an ankle and Calderwood is tripped to the mat!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Calderwood
Julie Kedzie tries to open Calderwood's guard...
Calderwood breaks the lock and covers herself from Kedzie's punches
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Calderwood throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Julie Kedzie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Kedzie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Kedzie is standing while Calderwood is on the ground on her back
Calderwood tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Kedzie is standing while Calderwood is on the ground on her back
Calderwood tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Kedzie is standing while Calderwood is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie steps back and allows Calderwood to get back to her feet.
Calderwood climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Calderwood cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Kedzie can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Calderwood misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie circles out and slips free of Joanne Calderwood's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood won't budge, forcing Kedzie to pull guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Julie Kedzie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Calderwood is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kedzie tries to cover her face,
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Calderwood's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Kedzie tries to improve position.
Calderwood adjusts and closes her guard.
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to Kedzie's ribs.
That hit Kedzie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Calderwood is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Calderwood!
Nice move by Kedzie who clinches and pushes Calderwood against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie tries to take Joanne Calderwood to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Calderwood is with her back on the ground now.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Kedzie tries to move to full mount
Kedzie succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Kedzie suddenly holds Joanne Calderwood's arm and tries an armbar!
Calderwood can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Julie Kedzie!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Calderwood blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Kedzie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Kedzie is unable to cover herself now!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kedzie's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood is in Kedzie open guard now
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Calderwood looks to work from half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Calderwood tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
Kedzie receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Calderwood.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Julie Kedzie
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Calderwood's back to the fence, without delay Kedzie charge forward with a flying knee
Calderwood side step away confidently
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie launches a body shot
Calderwood dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Kedzie tries to grapple
She puts Calderwood in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Joanne Calderwood towards Kedzie
Julie Kedzie was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents her to the mat
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Kedzie tries to stand up!
Calderwood doesn't allow her!
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Back to the beginning! Julie Kedzie is standing now.
A right hand from Julie Kedzie
gets deflected.
Joanne Calderwood shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Calderwood into her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of Calderwood's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Calderwood blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie is moving on the ground...
Calderwood tries to counter Kedzie's moves on the ground.
Kedzie misses a step and Joanne Calderwood sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood forces Julie Kedzie to open her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Calderwood's cheek from the guard.
Joanne Calderwood uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Calderwood misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Calderwood blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kedzie's guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood tries to free her leg
Joanne Calderwood uses some of her skill by jumping out of Kedzie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Joanne Calderwood closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Lightning fast low kick from Calderwood!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Calderwood tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Calderwood is clinching with Kedzie.
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie slightly pushes Calderwood into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Calderwood moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
Calderwood is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julie Kedzie can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Several good body shots
are evaded by Calderwood.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie pushes off of Joanne Calderwood and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Calderwood stumbles backwards but Julie Kedzie chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Calderwood attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Kedzie's kick.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Joanne Calderwood jumps back and jabs
Kedzie seems staggered and Joanne Calderwood runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kedzie has a small cut in her Right eye
Tremendous strikes from Kedzie!
Calderwood blocks with confidence
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Joanne Calderwood.
Kedzie staggers backwards. Calderwood wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kedzie pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Calderwood attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Kedzie's kick.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Calderwood struggles... Julie Kedzie is unable to take her down
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Calderwood who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Calderwood who put distance between them
Julie Kedzie paws at Calderwood.
Calderwood answers with solid punches!
Joanne Calderwood shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Calderwood into her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Kedzie's Left eye is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood tries to escape from the closed guard
Calderwood succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Joanne Calderwood on the ground
They could take their toll on Kedzie.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood aggressively and repeatedly punches Kedzie.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Joanne Calderwood by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 11/22 (50%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 540 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 28/37 (76%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 10/13 (77%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/33 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 497 s
At a certain point, Kedzie became absolutely exhausted, and basically a punching bag. Luckily for her, Calderwood has the damage-output-potential of a mouse, so Kedzie was able to survive.
Joanne Calderwood looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Julie Kedzie
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Calderwood!
Nice hits to Kedzie's ribs! Brilliant performance from Joanne Calderwood
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Calderwood's back to the fence, without delay Kedzie charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Calderwood will be sent flying
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie charge towards Joanne Calderwood with a flying knee
Joanne Calderwood saw that coming and block it wiht ease
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Calderwood gets hold of a leg and trips Kedzie to the mat!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Calderwood's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Calderwood tries to cover her face,
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie tries to move on the ground and shows Joanne Calderwood a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kedzie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Calderwood is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Kedzie's ribs.
Kedzie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Body shots by Joanne Calderwood
Solid blows to Kedzie's abdomen.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood goes for an americana!
Kedzie breaks free.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie tries to show some ground skills
Julie Kedzie put Calderwood in half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Calderwood doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Kedzie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie pushes off of Joanne Calderwood and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Calderwood holds her opponent tight while she tries to cool down the action.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Calderwood who put distance between them
Kedzie steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
Calderwood deflects it.
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Calderwood
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Calderwood forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Calderwood punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Kedzie must do something quickly!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Joanne Calderwood embrace and tries to move away...
Joanne Calderwood pushes Kedzie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Calderwood who put distance between them
Kedzie pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Calderwood who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Multiple well placed knees from Kedzie!
Nice hits to Calderwood's ribs! Brilliant performance from Julie Kedzie
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Julie Kedzie pushes away Calderwood trying to keep the fight at striking range
Calderwood doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Julie Kedzie
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie and Joanne Calderwood are cliched up against the cage. Kedzie hammers Calderwood face and hooks Calderwood leg
Calderwood stays on her feet and fights off the trip
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Calderwood is throwing a flurry of punches!
Julie Kedzie just can't get away!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and moves laterally.
Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Kedzie's chin
Solid kick to the leg from Julie Kedzie
Calderwood checks it.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Calderwood with a double overhooks!
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Calderwood receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Calderwood has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanne Calderwood!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kedzie avoids a dangerous strike from Calderwood
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Calderwood is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joanne Calderwood!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kedzie is holding Joanne Calderwood's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Joanne Calderwood shows great balance while pushing away Julie Kedzie
Calderwood and Kedzie circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Joanne Calderwood swings and Kedzie has to retreat
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Julie Kedzie
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Calderwood with uppercuts!
Calderwood is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Calderwood is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kedzie throws a low kick
Joanne Calderwood blocks.
Kedzie tries to grapple
She puts Calderwood in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Joanne Calderwood.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kedzie blocks Joanne Calderwood's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Calderwood
Kedzie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering her!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kedzie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Calderwood clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie tries to open Calderwood's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Julie Kedzie. Calderwood is unable to cover herself now!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and shows Julie Kedzie a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Calderwood uses her forearms to block the impact!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Joanne Calderwood
Kedzie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Calderwood pushes Julie Kedzie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nice punch by Joanne Calderwood
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Joanne Calderwood. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Joanne Calderwood moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joanne Calderwood slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Joanne Calderwood.
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Round 3
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Calderwood showing excellent timing, blasts Julie Kedzie with a right hand.
Great hook by Joanne Calderwood! Julie Kedzie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kedzie's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Kedzie's thigh
Loud pop!
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Calderwood launches a kick to Kedzie's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Joanne Calderwood creates space and allows Julie Kedzie to stand up.
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Calderwood receives a hard blow on her left leg!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Calderwood with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Kedzie!
Calderwood blocks with confidence
Calderwood decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Calderwood moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Julie Kedzie! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Joanne Calderwood
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie catches an ankle and Calderwood is tripped to the mat!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Calderwood
Julie Kedzie tries to open Calderwood's guard...
Calderwood breaks the lock and covers herself from Kedzie's punches
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Calderwood throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Julie Kedzie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Kedzie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Kedzie is standing while Calderwood is on the ground on her back
Calderwood tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Kedzie is standing while Calderwood is on the ground on her back
Calderwood tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Kedzie is standing while Calderwood is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie steps back and allows Calderwood to get back to her feet.
Calderwood climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Calderwood cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Kedzie can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Calderwood misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie circles out and slips free of Joanne Calderwood's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Calderwood won't budge, forcing Kedzie to pull guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Joanne Calderwood!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Julie Kedzie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Calderwood is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Joanne Calderwood looks to counter!
Joanne Calderwood launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kedzie tries to cover her face,
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Calderwood
Joanne Calderwood attempts to move to full guard
Joanne Calderwood manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Calderwood's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Kedzie tries to improve position.
Calderwood adjusts and closes her guard.
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Joanne Calderwood who tries a hammer punch to Kedzie's ribs.
That hit Kedzie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Calderwood measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
Kedzie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Calderwood is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Calderwood!
Nice move by Kedzie who clinches and pushes Calderwood against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie tries to take Joanne Calderwood to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Calderwood is with her back on the ground now.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Calderwood
Kedzie tries to move to full mount
Kedzie succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Joanne Calderwood
Kedzie suddenly holds Joanne Calderwood's arm and tries an armbar!
Calderwood can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Julie Kedzie!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Calderwood blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood tries to open Kedzie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joanne Calderwood. Kedzie is unable to cover herself now!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kedzie's being punished here!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood struggles on the ground and tries to break Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood is in Kedzie open guard now
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to pass to half guard...
Julie Kedzie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Calderwood looks to work from half guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joanne Calderwood cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to trap Joanne Calderwood in her guard.
Joanne Calderwood keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joanne Calderwood is in side mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Calderwood tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Calderwood launches a furious low kick!
Kedzie receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Calderwood looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Julie Kedzie's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Calderwood.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Julie Kedzie
Great move by Calderwood who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Calderwood's back to the fence, without delay Kedzie charge forward with a flying knee
Calderwood side step away confidently
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie launches a body shot
Calderwood dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Kedzie tries to grapple
She puts Calderwood in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Joanne Calderwood towards Kedzie
Julie Kedzie was hit in the abdomen, powerful strike sents her to the mat
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Kedzie tries to stand up!
Calderwood doesn't allow her!
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
Calderwood is standing while Kedzie is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Back to the beginning! Julie Kedzie is standing now.
A right hand from Julie Kedzie
gets deflected.
Joanne Calderwood shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Calderwood into her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of Calderwood's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Calderwood blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Joanne Calderwood uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Kedzie is moving on the ground...
Calderwood tries to counter Kedzie's moves on the ground.
Kedzie misses a step and Joanne Calderwood sees an opportunity to counter her!
Joanne Calderwood looks to posture up and open Julie Kedzie's guard...
Joanne Calderwood forces Julie Kedzie to open her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie launches a few punches to Calderwood's cheek from the guard.
Joanne Calderwood uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kedzie is able to break the lock.
Calderwood misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Calderwood blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kedzie's guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in half guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood tries to free her leg
Joanne Calderwood uses some of her skill by jumping out of Kedzie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Joanne Calderwood closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Lightning fast low kick from Calderwood!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Calderwood tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Calderwood is clinching with Kedzie.
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie slightly pushes Calderwood into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Calderwood moves backwards and Julie Kedzie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
Calderwood is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Julie Kedzie can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
Joanne Calderwood doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood pushes her opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Several good body shots
are evaded by Calderwood.
Kedzie clumsily fails here and it's time for Joanne Calderwood to fight back!
Joanne Calderwood moves forward looking for some grappling action
Calderwood has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie pushes off of Joanne Calderwood and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Calderwood stumbles backwards but Julie Kedzie chases her and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joanne Calderwood slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Calderwood attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Kedzie's kick.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Joanne Calderwood
Calderwood counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Julie Kedzie goes with a looping right hand while Joanne Calderwood jumps back and jabs
Kedzie seems staggered and Joanne Calderwood runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kedzie has a small cut in her Right eye
Tremendous strikes from Kedzie!
Calderwood blocks with confidence
Calderwood tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Joanne Calderwood.
Kedzie staggers backwards. Calderwood wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kedzie pushes Joanne Calderwood and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Calderwood studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Calderwood attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Kedzie's kick.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Calderwood struggles... Julie Kedzie is unable to take her down
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Joanne Calderwood fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Nice move by Calderwood who clinches and pushes Kedzie against the cage
Calderwood doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Calderwood who put distance between them
Julie Kedzie paws at Calderwood.
Calderwood answers with solid punches!
Joanne Calderwood shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Julie Kedzie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Calderwood into her guard.
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Kedzie's Left eye is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Joanne Calderwood is in closed guard over Kedzie
Calderwood tries to escape from the closed guard
Calderwood succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Calderwood struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Calderwood pulls her arm out of danger.
Julie Kedzie gets sloppy and Joanne Calderwood tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Joanne Calderwood on the ground
They could take their toll on Kedzie.
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Joanne Calderwood aggressively and repeatedly punches Kedzie.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Joanne Calderwood is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Calderwood's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Joanne Calderwood by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 7/29 (24%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 11/22 (50%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 540 s
Statistics: Joanne Calderwood
Punches 28/37 (76%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 10/13 (77%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/33 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 497 s
At a certain point, Kedzie became absolutely exhausted, and basically a punching bag. Luckily for her, Calderwood has the damage-output-potential of a mouse, so Kedzie was able to survive.