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In this episode, we’re joined by Julie, whose MMA career spans over a decade with appearances in top-tier promotions like EliteXC, Strikeforce, and the UFC. Her 2007 fight with Gina Carano remains a landmark moment in combat sports history, showcasing the skill and legitimacy of women in MMA. After retiring from competition, Julie transitioned to broadcasting and has since become a leading voice in the industry through her insightful analysis with Invicta Fighting Championships. Beyond the cage, Julie has built a diverse career in film and television, with roles in 50 to 1, Transcendence, Bruised, Longmire, and the docuseries Dark Side of the Cage. She also brings a strong academic background to her work, holding a BA in English Literature and an MFA in Nonfiction Writing.

- How Julie Become Involved in Combat Sport’s (02:20)

- Women’s Exposure in Combat Sports (06:00)

- Invicta Fight Championship (09:30)

- Concussion in MMA (17:46)

- Motivation of and Contracts of Combat Athlete (25:00)

- Identify of Combat Athletes and Power Slap (32:30)

- Commentating at Invicta Fight Championship (38:15)

- Donating Brain to Research (43:03)

- Favorited or memorable moments (48:38)

- Where to Find Julie (56:00)

Julie Kedzie:

Invicta FC: https://invictafc.com/?doing_wp_cron=1753280154.2752580642700195312500

Instagram: @julesk_fighter

Blue Sky: @julesk_fighter

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, Today we have the honour and privilege to welcome Andy Clark.

This week, we’re joined by one of boxing’s most respected voices, Andy Clarke, lead commentator for Sky Sports Boxing. With over two decades in the industry, Andy has earned a stellar reputation for his sharp analysis and eloquent commentary, having called some of the biggest fights across more than 25 countries.

Beyond the ring, Andy’s commentary career spans the Olympic Games, Premier League, UEFA Champions League,Euro 2004, and the 2006 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his versatility across the sporting world.

In this episode, we dive into his book ‘The Knockout: Sports Most Decisive Moment’, a captivating exploration of the knockout in boxing. Andy shares insights from the psychology behind the knockout and why it remains one of the most iconic elements in all of sport.

- Andy’s Introduction into World of Boxing and Commentary? (02:30)

- Hypotheticals and Comparing Generations (06:50)

- Motivation of the book and looking into the knock out? (10:25)

- How Knock-Outs Differs from Other Sports like Soccer/Football (16:35)

- Athlete’s Perceptions and Feelings Around the Knock (20:25)

- How Andy Commentates Around the Knock-Out (31:15)

- Fighters Mentality When Possibly Concussed (38:10)

- What the Knock-Out Dose to a Boxers Career (41:05)

- Favourite and Memorable Moments (50:10)

Andy’s social media and book:

The Knockout: Sport's Most Decisive Moment

https://www.amazon.com.au/Knockout-Sports-Most-Decisive-Moment/dp/1836001592

Instagram: @mrandyclarke

Twitter/x: @MrAndyClarke

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we're joined by two brilliant minds in neurosurgery and concussion research: Dr. Nitin Agarwal, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, and Dr. Raj Lavadi, Resident Physician and concussion researcher.

Dr. Agarwal brings a wealth of experience as a board-certified neurosurgeon, educator, and prolific author with over 300 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Lavadi, currently in residency at Indian University, has already co-authored over 50 papers, with a focus on imaging biomarkers in traumatic brain injury.

Together, we dive into their recent collaborative study: “Video Analysis of Concussion Among Slap Fighting Athletes”

- Dr Lavadi & Dr Agarwal’s Involved in medicine (01:09)

- What is a concussion + Signs & Symptoms (05:20)

- Power Slap: What is the ‘sport’ and its objectives (07:35)

- Video Analysis of Concussion Among Slap Fighting Athletes (10:23)

- Common Injuries (16:51)

- Loss of Conciseness (19:01)

- Facial Dropping and Follow Up Studies (21:19)

- Your research and How Can We Support It (28:00)

Dr. Agarwal:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitinagarwalmd/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nitinagarwalmd/

X- https://x.com/NitinAgarwalMD

Websites-

https://nitinagarwalmd.com/

https://scoli.org/

Dr Raj Lavadi:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajlavadi/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rajlavadi/

X-https://x.com/RajLavadi

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