Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2012 16:14:49 GMT -5
Cat Zingano looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by Kedzie while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
but Kedzie manages to dodge it
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Zingano!
Nice move by Kedzie who clinches and pushes Zingano against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A high kick from Cat Zingano
falls short of the mark.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Cat Zingano.
Kedzie steps forward
Zingano feints.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Zingano.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Right eye
Zingano throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Julie Kedzie launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Zingano's knee!
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
Zingano's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano moves forward and holds Kedzie
Julie Kedzie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano stumbles backwards and Julie Kedzie circles to get the center of the cage
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Kedzie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kedzie with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Kedzie's chin
Solid jabs from Cat Zingano.
Kedzie defends.
Zingano misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Julie Kedzie
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Body kick by Cat Zingano...
is blocked.
Kedzie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
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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A punch from Cat Zingano
grazes Kedzie's right cheek.
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Zingano seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kedzie.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Julie Kedzie postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Zingano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie is launching some bone breaking punches to Zingano's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Cat Zingano's eyes.
Cat Zingano 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Kedzie blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Zingano
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie tries to take Cat Zingano to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Zingano is with her back on the ground now.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Zingano struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Zingano's eyes...
Zingano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
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.
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Kedzie's right thigh
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Julie Kedzie's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Julie Kedzie sprawls and remain on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Zingano pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries to holds Julie Kedzie in a clinch against the fence
Kedzie escapes from the clinch before Cat Zingano could keep her in place
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
and hits Zingano ribs hard
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kedzie.
Cat Zingano jabs at Kedzie
to no visible effect.
Zingano misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie has seen better days.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Julie Kedzie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Julie Kedzie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Zingano and pushes her away!
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Zingano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kedzie.
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Julie Kedzie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano 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 Kedzie's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Julie Kedzie circles around Zingano
A right hand from Julie Kedzie
makes Zingano stumble back!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Kedzie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano circles around Kedzie
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
Julie Kedzie circles around Zingano
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cat Zingano just can't get away!
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano tries to dirty boxing while holds Kedzie against cage
Kedzie is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Julie Kedzie!
Zingano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zingano's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kedzie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Forehead
Some nice shots from Cat Zingano
miss their mark.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Kedzie blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Zingano stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Zingano
but Julie Kedzie stops it.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cat Zingano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing Zingano to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Julie Kedzie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano 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.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie tries to open Zingano's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Julie Kedzie. Zingano is unable to cover herself now!
Zingano's Forehead is beginning to swell
Zingano has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Julie Kedzie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Julie Kedzie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in 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.
Cat Zingano just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kedzie quickly defends.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Kedzie followed by a hard jab
Cat Zingano stumbles back.
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Kedzie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Zingano stops that one with her ribs!
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Zingano's chin
Zingano has a small cut in her Chin
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie launches a body shot
Zingano evades.
Zingano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Zingano goes to the body...
her punches graze Kedzie's arm.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces Zingano to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Mouth
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
Kedzie ducks under...
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Zingano.
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cat Zingano falls hard on the mat with Julie Kedzie on top of her
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on Zingano's face.
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Round 4
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Kedzie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Zingano's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano launches a kick
but Julie Kedzie avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Lightning fast low kick from Kedzie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Julie Kedzie launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Zingano's knee!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
Kedzie ducks under...
Zingano misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie tries a middle kick
Zingano blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Zingano Hyper-extended her arm
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Kedzie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Zingano.
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Zingano.
Zingano has a small cut in her Chin
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Julie Kedzie moves aside looking for a counter...
Julie Kedzie was tooling Cat Zingano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cat Zingano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julie Kedzie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Cat Zingano.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Zingano.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kedzie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Julie Kedzie!
Zingano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zingano has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie swings...
hard impact to Zingano's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tremendous strikes from Kedzie!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Chin
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Julie Kedzie throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Zingano's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Julie Kedzie tries a middle kick
Zingano blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie fires low kicks
punishing Zingano's legs repeatedly.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cat Zingano.
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Round 5
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Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie showing excellent timing, blasts Cat Zingano with a right hand.
Great hook by Julie Kedzie! Cat Zingano is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Zingano's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julie Kedzie steps back and allows Zingano to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Cat Zingano is standing now.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces Zingano to try and defend better.
Zingano's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Julie Kedzie attempts to cut off Zingano with punches
Zingano reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Zingano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kedzie.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Quick hook by Julie Kedzie
Good shot! Zingano has reasons to be worried.
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Cat Zingano tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking Zingano's attemp of grappling
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie goes to the body...
She punishes Zingano's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Zingano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Nose
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
A punch from Cat Zingano
whizzes past Kedzie.
Cat Zingano burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
but Kedzie manages to dodge it
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Julie Kedzie postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Zingano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cat Zingano just can't get away!
Zingano has a small cut in her Right cheek
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cat Zingano just can't get away!
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Zingano has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano is swinging for the fences!
Kedzie backpedals and creates space. Cat Zingano is asking her if she is going to fight!
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Julie Kedzie.
Zingano staggers backwards. Kedzie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kedzie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Zingano's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kedzie
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Zingano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kedzie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Julie Kedzie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 4/56 (7%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 245 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 70/85 (82%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 19/29 (66%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
All Kedzie. She just couldn’t finish the damned fight. FINISH FIGHTS. Fuck.
Ferocious staredown by Kedzie while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
but Kedzie manages to dodge it
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Zingano!
Nice move by Kedzie who clinches and pushes Zingano against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A high kick from Cat Zingano
falls short of the mark.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Cat Zingano.
Kedzie steps forward
Zingano feints.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Zingano.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Right eye
Zingano throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Julie Kedzie launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Zingano's knee!
Julie Kedzie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Kedzie blocks them effectively.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Julie Kedzie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
Zingano's Right eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano moves forward and holds Kedzie
Julie Kedzie pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano stumbles backwards and Julie Kedzie circles to get the center of the cage
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kedzie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Kedzie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
Kedzie is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Kedzie with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Zingano hyper-extended her leg
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Kedzie's chin
Solid jabs from Cat Zingano.
Kedzie defends.
Zingano misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punch by Julie Kedzie
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
Body kick by Cat Zingano...
is blocked.
Kedzie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
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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A punch from Cat Zingano
grazes Kedzie's right cheek.
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Julie Kedzie jumps back and jabs
Zingano seems staggered and Julie Kedzie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kedzie.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Julie Kedzie postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Zingano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie is launching some bone breaking punches to Zingano's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Cat Zingano's eyes.
Cat Zingano 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano slightly pushes Kedzie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Kedzie blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Zingano
Kedzie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie tries to take Cat Zingano to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Zingano is with her back on the ground now.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She is not able to do it
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Zingano struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Zingano's eyes...
Zingano rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
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.
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Kedzie's right thigh
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Julie Kedzie's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Julie Kedzie sprawls and remain on her feet
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Zingano pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Kedzie jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Julie Kedzie pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano tries to holds Julie Kedzie in a clinch against the fence
Kedzie escapes from the clinch before Cat Zingano could keep her in place
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries a hook to the body
and hits Zingano ribs hard
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kedzie.
Cat Zingano jabs at Kedzie
to no visible effect.
Zingano misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Julie Kedzie has seen better days.
Kedzie steps backwards away from Cat Zingano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Julie Kedzie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Kedzie!
Julie Kedzie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Zingano and pushes her away!
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Zingano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kedzie.
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Julie Kedzie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano 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 Kedzie's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Julie Kedzie circles around Zingano
A right hand from Julie Kedzie
makes Zingano stumble back!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Kedzie moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano circles around Kedzie
Cat Zingano moves forward and launches a low kick.
Kedzie blocks that.
Julie Kedzie circles around Zingano
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cat Zingano just can't get away!
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano tries to dirty boxing while holds Kedzie against cage
Kedzie is aware of her surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Julie Kedzie!
Zingano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zingano's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kedzie throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Forehead
Some nice shots from Cat Zingano
miss their mark.
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Kedzie blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Zingano stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Zingano
but Julie Kedzie stops it.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cat Zingano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kedzie won't budge, forcing Zingano to pull guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Julie Kedzie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano 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.
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Julie Kedzie tries to open Zingano's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Julie Kedzie. Zingano is unable to cover herself now!
Zingano's Forehead is beginning to swell
Zingano has a small cut in her Forehead
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano tries an armbar from the bottom!
Julie Kedzie breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Julie Kedzie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Julie Kedzie keeps control and remains in 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.
Cat Zingano just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kedzie quickly defends.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Kedzie followed by a hard jab
Cat Zingano stumbles back.
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Kedzie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Zingano stops that one with her ribs!
Cat Zingano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Zingano's chin
Zingano has a small cut in her Chin
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie launches a body shot
Zingano evades.
Zingano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Zingano goes to the body...
her punches graze Kedzie's arm.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces Zingano to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Mouth
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cat Zingano!
Kedzie ducks under...
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Solid low kick from Julie Kedzie.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Zingano hyper-extended her left leg
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Zingano.
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cat Zingano falls hard on the mat with Julie Kedzie on top of her
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
The cutman is working on Zingano's face.
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Round 4
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Kedzie launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Zingano's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano launches a kick
but Julie Kedzie avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Kedzie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Lightning fast low kick from Kedzie!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Julie Kedzie launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Zingano's knee!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Cat Zingano!
Kedzie ducks under...
Zingano misses a step and Julie Kedzie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Julie Kedzie tries a middle kick
Zingano blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Zingano Hyper-extended her arm
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano avoids a dangerous strike from Kedzie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Zingano.
Shovel hook by Julie Kedzie
tags Zingano.
Zingano has a small cut in her Chin
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano launches a hook to the body
Julie Kedzie moves aside looking for a counter...
Julie Kedzie was tooling Cat Zingano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Cat Zingano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Julie Kedzie and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Julie Kedzie is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Kedzie moves backwards and circles around Cat Zingano.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kedzie is clinching with Zingano.
Kedzie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Kedzie who put distance between them
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kedzie is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Julie Kedzie!
Zingano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Zingano has a small cut in her Right cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Julie Kedzie swings...
hard impact to Zingano's face!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Tremendous strikes from Kedzie!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Chin
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Julie Kedzie throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Zingano's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Julie Kedzie tries a middle kick
Zingano blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie fires low kicks
punishing Zingano's legs repeatedly.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cat Zingano.
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Round 5
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Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie showing excellent timing, blasts Cat Zingano with a right hand.
Great hook by Julie Kedzie! Cat Zingano is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Zingano's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Julie Kedzie steps back and allows Zingano to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Cat Zingano is standing now.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Brilliant combination from Julie Kedzie
that forces Zingano to try and defend better.
Zingano's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Julie Kedzie attempts to cut off Zingano with punches
Zingano reels from the strikes.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Zingano is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kedzie.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Quick hook by Julie Kedzie
Good shot! Zingano has reasons to be worried.
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Cat Zingano tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Julie Kedzie struggles a bit before breaking Zingano's attemp of grappling
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Julie Kedzie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano is holding Julie Kedzie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Julie Kedzie shows great balance while pushing away Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Kedzie goes to the body...
She punishes Zingano's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Zingano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Zingano may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Nose
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
A punch from Cat Zingano
whizzes past Kedzie.
Cat Zingano burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
but Kedzie manages to dodge it
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Julie Kedzie postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Zingano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cat Zingano just can't get away!
Zingano has a small cut in her Right cheek
Zingano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Julie Kedzie embrace and tries to move away...
Julie Kedzie pushes Zingano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Kedzie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cat Zingano just can't get away!
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cat Zingano 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Julie Kedzie slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Zingano has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Zingano doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano is swinging for the fences!
Kedzie backpedals and creates space. Cat Zingano is asking her if she is going to fight!
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Julie Kedzie.
Zingano staggers backwards. Kedzie wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
You can see Zingano's blood making stains in the mat.
Kedzie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Kedzie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Zingano's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Kedzie
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is a bloody mess!
Zingano reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kedzie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Julie Kedzie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 4/56 (7%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 245 s
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 70/85 (82%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 19/29 (66%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
All Kedzie. She just couldn’t finish the damned fight. FINISH FIGHTS. Fuck.
HOLY SHIT!!!! LOL Zingano's gotta have like a chin of steel or something... That's fucking nuts!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!