Julie Kedzie Shares an Embarrassing Tale on Joe Rogan Experience
On a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, former UFC fighter Julie Kedzie recounted a jaw-dropping story that left host Joe Rogan in disbelief. Kedzie took a trip down memory lane to a particularly awkward moment she experienced in front of none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Back in 2007, Kedzie, who held a mixed martial arts record of 16 wins and 13 losses, competed in a match in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Despite suffering a broken nose in the first round, she managed to clinch a TKO victory. Yet, what stands out from that fight isn’t her hard-fought win, but rather the cringe-worthy incident that unfolded between the rounds.
During the break, a cornerman splashed cold water on the back of Kedzie’s neck, which prompted her to believe she had accidentally passed gas. To her horror, she later discovered that she had actually soiled herself. The embarrassment deepened when she later encountered action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme at a palace reception while still in her fight gear and without the chance to clean up.
In a twist of fate, Kedzie uncovered the unfortunate reality in the palace restroom and had to stealthily discard her soiled underwear. Despite the mortifying situation, she recounted the incident on the podcast, bringing laughter to Joe Rogan and the audience alike.
The story took another unexpected turn when former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi tried to charm Kedzie, completely oblivious to her predicament. The bizarre scenario peaked when Putin himself wrapped an arm around Kedzie, resulting in an unforgettable and surreal moment for the ex-UFC fighter.
Looking back, Kedzie humorously reflected, “I s**t myself in front of foreign dignitaries in another country. And that’s probably my favorite MMA story.” This amusing anecdote highlights the unpredictability and oddities that can accompany a career in professional fighting.