Post by The Sandmen on Oct 2, 2014 16:54:52 GMT -5
Julie Kedzie looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Cat Zingano glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Julie Kedzie and Cat Zingano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
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.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie circles out and slips free of Cat Zingano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zingano 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 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Julie Kedzie ribs and the tries to trip her
Kedzie loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Kedzie blocks it and move a step back
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie avoids a dangerous strike from Zingano
and counters with a solid straight!
Some nice shots from Julie Kedzie
that stun Zingano.
Kedzie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
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.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 open guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
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.
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.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Zingano blocks Julie Kedzie's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kedzie goes for an armbar!
Cat Zingano breaks the lock and pushes away Julie Kedzie, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Cat Zingano
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
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
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Zingano goes to the body...
She punishes Kedzie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Kedzie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kedzie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cat Zingano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julie Kedzie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Zingano is holding Julie Kedzie's right 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 wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kedzie moves forward and holds Zingano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kedzie blocks Cat Zingano's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Julie Kedzie is in closed 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed 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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kedzie is locking that guillotine...
Zingano struggles to free herself
Zingano struggles to free herself
Cat Zingano slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano succeeds
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Zingano launches a barrage of elbows over Kedzie's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Kedzie doesn't fight back!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie creates enough space to control Cat Zingano's leg.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Zingano spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Zingano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 2:30 in the 2 round
Kedzie is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zingano's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Cat Zingano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Cat Zingano doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kedzie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
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.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Nice beating Cat Zingano has received.
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.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Cat Zingano work her BJJ game.
Cat Zingano 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 half guard over Zingano
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Cat Zingano slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie has seen better days.
Kedzie measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
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 3
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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
Julie Kedzie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Julie Kedzie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 closed guard over Zingano
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kedzie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
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.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kedzie jumps and tries to free her leg! Zingano doesn't allow this but Julie Kedzie is able to get half guard here.
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 attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
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.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Some nice shots from Julie Kedzie
that stun Zingano.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kedzie fires low kicks
punishing Zingano's legs repeatedly.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Julie Kedzie's right leg...
Julie Kedzie avoids her leg being taken and steps out of danger while Zingano remains on the ground.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zingano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kedzie struggles... Cat Zingano is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
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!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie creates space and allows Cat Zingano to stand up.
Cat Zingano is on her feet again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Cat Zingano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Cat Zingano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Brilliant combination from Cat Zingano
Kedzie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Julie Kedzie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kedzie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Cat Zingano's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nice punch by Cat Zingano
that nearly tags Kedzie.
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
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Zingano with a double overhooks!
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Julie Kedzie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
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 2:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
Zingano stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
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
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Zingano!
Nice move by Kedzie who clinches and pushes Zingano against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kedzie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Cat Zingano's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Zingano's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
I think Cat Zingano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Cat Zingano pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Cat Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie circles out and slips free of Cat Zingano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zingano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
Julie Kedzie is fading quickly.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cat Zingano! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kedzie hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Cat Zingano
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Julie Kedzie ribs and the tries to trip her
Kedzie loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Zingano with uppercuts!
Zingano is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Zingano is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Julie Kedzie ribs and the tries to trip her
Kedzie loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Once Zingano is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie doesn't let Zingano get in on her legs.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie catches an ankle and Zingano is tripped to the mat!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Cat Zingano.
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Round 5
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Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Zingano moves backwards and circles around Julie Kedzie.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits Kedzie ribs hard
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is holding Julie Kedzie against the fence with her fingers all over Kedzie's face
Kedzie looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, she slide under Cat Zingano arm and move away from danger Cat Zingano
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Julie Kedzie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kedzie into her guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kedzie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
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
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kedzie tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Zingano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Kedzie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Zingano pushes Julie Kedzie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zingano is countered by Julie Kedzie.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Zingano struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Cat Zingano passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kedzie suddenly holds Cat Zingano's arm and tries an armbar!
Zingano can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Julie Kedzie!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano and Kedzie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
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 fighters are clinching.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Kedzie blocks that. She made it look easy!
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Julie Kedzie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Julie Kedzie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/22 (100%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 641 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 11/30 (37%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/19 (16%)
Takedowns 2/12 (17%)
GnP strikes 18/37 (49%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 659 s
These two went to war. Both put everything they had out there and had nothing left by the end. A closer threat of finish might have made this an amazing fight, rather than a very good one, but a decent one none the less.
Cat Zingano glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Julie Kedzie and Cat Zingano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
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.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie circles out and slips free of Cat Zingano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zingano 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 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Julie Kedzie ribs and the tries to trip her
Kedzie loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Kedzie blocks it and move a step back
Poorly executed technique. Julie Kedzie looks to counter!
Kedzie avoids a dangerous strike from Zingano
and counters with a solid straight!
Some nice shots from Julie Kedzie
that stun Zingano.
Kedzie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
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.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 open guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
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.
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.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Zingano blocks Julie Kedzie's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano hovers above Kedzie
Good punches to Kedzie's body.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kedzie goes for an armbar!
Cat Zingano breaks the lock and pushes away Julie Kedzie, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Cat Zingano
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
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
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Zingano goes to the body...
She punishes Kedzie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Kedzie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Kedzie and Zingano circle around the center of the cage.
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cat Zingano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Julie Kedzie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Kedzie rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Julie Kedzie is on her feet again.
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Julie Kedzie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Zingano climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Zingano is holding Julie Kedzie's right 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 wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Kedzie moves forward and holds Zingano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Kedzie blocks Cat Zingano's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Zingano's body! She's holding her side
Julie Kedzie is in closed 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed 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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie breaks the closed guard of Cat Zingano and moves to half guard
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kedzie is locking that guillotine...
Zingano struggles to free herself
Zingano struggles to free herself
Cat Zingano slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Zingano tries to move to full mount
Zingano succeeds
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Zingano launches a barrage of elbows over Kedzie's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Kedzie doesn't fight back!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Julie Kedzie
Julie Kedzie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Julie Kedzie creates enough space to control Cat Zingano's leg.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Zingano spins out, but Julie Kedzie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Zingano is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 2:30 in the 2 round
Kedzie is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Zingano's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Julie Kedzie in her guard.
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Cat Zingano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Cat Zingano doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Kedzie's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Zingano
Zingano measures the resilience of Kedzie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kedzie's side.
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.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Nice beating Cat Zingano has received.
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.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Cat Zingano work her BJJ game.
Cat Zingano 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 half guard over Zingano
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to turn in and scramble out. Julie Kedzie timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Cat Zingano slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie has seen better days.
Kedzie measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Zingano tries to stand up!
Kedzie doesn't allow her!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Kedzie
Kedzie measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
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 3
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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
Julie Kedzie is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Julie Kedzie tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Julie Kedzie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Zingano is able to break the lock.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 closed guard over Zingano
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kedzie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
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.
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Kedzie steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Kedzie breaths deeply while on the ground
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kedzie jumps and tries to free her leg! Zingano doesn't allow this but Julie Kedzie is able to get half guard here.
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 attempts a triangle from bottom! Julie Kedzie slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Julie Kedzie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
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.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Cat Zingano attempts a sweep single...
Julie Kedzie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano pushes Julie Kedzie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Some nice shots from Julie Kedzie
that stun Zingano.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kedzie fires low kicks
punishing Zingano's legs repeatedly.
Julie Kedzie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Julie Kedzie's right leg...
Julie Kedzie avoids her leg being taken and steps out of danger while Zingano remains on the ground.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Kedzie launches a kick to Zingano's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Zingano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kedzie struggles... Cat Zingano is unable to take her down
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
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!
Kedzie is standing while Zingano is on the ground on her back
Julie Kedzie creates space and allows Cat Zingano to stand up.
Cat Zingano is on her feet again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Cat Zingano has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Cat Zingano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
Brilliant combination from Cat Zingano
Kedzie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Julie Kedzie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kedzie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Cat Zingano's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Nice punch by Cat Zingano
that nearly tags Kedzie.
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
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kedzie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Zingano with a double overhooks!
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Julie Kedzie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Julie Kedzie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
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 2:00 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie slightly pushes Zingano into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Good front kick from Kedzie!
Zingano stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
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
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Julie Kedzie to fight back!
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Zingano!
Nice move by Kedzie who clinches and pushes Zingano against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kedzie pushes her opponent forward and blocks most of Cat Zingano's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Kedzie pushes Cat Zingano against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Zingano's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
I think Cat Zingano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Cat Zingano pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Cat Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Kedzie circles out and slips free of Cat Zingano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Zingano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Zingano steps backwards away from Julie Kedzie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cat Zingano launches a body shot
Kedzie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
Julie Kedzie is fading quickly.
Julie Kedzie fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cat Zingano! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Cat Zingano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Julie Kedzie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kedzie has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kedzie hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano pushes away Kedzie trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kedzie doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Cat Zingano
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Julie Kedzie tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Julie Kedzie ribs and the tries to trip her
Kedzie loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Julie Kedzie tries to take advantage...
Julie Kedzie is absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Zingano with uppercuts!
Zingano is taking more than she can endure. This could end soon if Zingano is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano fakes a punch to Julie Kedzie ribs and the tries to trip her
Kedzie loses balance for a moment but she remains on her feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Once Zingano is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie doesn't let Zingano get in on her legs.
Kedzie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Julie Kedzie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Kedzie catches an ankle and Zingano is tripped to the mat!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Cat Zingano.
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Round 5
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Kedzie tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Zingano moves backwards and circles around Julie Kedzie.
Cat Zingano tries a hook to the body
and hits Kedzie ribs hard
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is holding Julie Kedzie against the fence with her fingers all over Kedzie's face
Kedzie looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, she slide under Cat Zingano arm and move away from danger Cat Zingano
Kedzie launches a furious low kick!
Zingano receives a hard blow on her right leg!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Kedzie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Cat Zingano's punches
Kedzie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Zingano.
The two exchange wildly
Kedzie is connecting with a few punches
Julie Kedzie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Kedzie into her guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in closed guard over Zingano
Kedzie tries to escape from the closed guard
Kedzie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Julie Kedzie is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Kedzie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
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
Cat Zingano launches a few punches to Kedzie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kedzie tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in half guard over Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to free her leg
Julie Kedzie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Zingano's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Julie Kedzie is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Kedzie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Zingano pushes Julie Kedzie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Cat Zingano gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zingano is countered by Julie Kedzie.
Kedzie is trying to counter now!
Kedzie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Zingano struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Cat Zingano tries to pass Julie Kedzie's guard...
Cat Zingano passes momentarily but Julie Kedzie regains half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Kedzie
Julie Kedzie attempts to move to full guard
Julie Kedzie manages to switch to full guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Julie Kedzie tries to better her position on the ground...
Kedzie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Kedzie suddenly holds Cat Zingano's arm and tries an armbar!
Zingano can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Julie Kedzie!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Kedzie
Zingano is in closed guard... Kedzie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Cat Zingano!
Julie Kedzie is in full mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to roll to her side and trap Julie Kedzie in her guard...
Julie Kedzie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Cat Zingano and Kedzie engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Julie Kedzie fakes a punch and launches herself over Cat Zingano
Great move by Kedzie who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kedzie takes a break to breathe while holding Cat Zingano.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
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 fighters are clinching.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Julie Kedzie.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cat Zingano fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Kedzie blocks that. She made it look easy!
Julie Kedzie tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Julie Kedzie who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Julie Kedzie by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Julie Kedzie
Punches 21/27 (78%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/22 (100%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 641 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 11/30 (37%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/19 (16%)
Takedowns 2/12 (17%)
GnP strikes 18/37 (49%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 659 s
These two went to war. Both put everything they had out there and had nothing left by the end. A closer threat of finish might have made this an amazing fight, rather than a very good one, but a decent one none the less.
Go Cat go 
lol
I'm just not impressed that a flash in the pan like Murphy can be made into a champion with little to no effort, yet we have capped fighters in this league that still struggle... and that has nothing to do with you, it's 100% the program. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!