Recently retired mixed martial artist Julie Kedzie has been named the new matchmaker for the all-women’s fight promotion Invicta Fighting Championships. The 32-year old Kedzie announced the news on Monday during an interview on the MMA Hour. Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp later confirmed the news via Twitter. Excited to be working with @julesk_fighter @InvictaFights as the new matchmaker. U are going to do an amazing job Julie! — Shannon Knapp (@shanknapp) December 16, 2013 “I am excited about this incredible new opportunity that will allow me to remain as active and hands-on as ever in contributing to the growth of women’s competition in our great sport,” Kedzie said in a statement. “[Invicta FC President] Shannon Knapp has done an unbelievable job at pushing the envelope and helping transform women’s MMA into an aggressively expanding enterprise, a development that will undoubtedly lead to increased participation in the sport by young women athletes who want to challenge themselves in the world’s fastest growing sport.” “We are thrilled to expand Julie’s role in the Invicta FC organization and have one of the pioneers of our sport assume the pivotal role of matchmaker under her wing,” said Knapp.
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