Women's FlyweightNOT FIGHTING
Ji Yeon Kim
9-7-2
Age
33
Height
5'7"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
14:11
Gym
Syndicate MMA
Wins By
2 KO · 3 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WLLLL
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
—
Style
Boxing
Location
South Korea
Fight History
WIN
JK
vs Justine Kish
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
LP
vs Lucie Pudilova
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
PC
vs Priscila Cachoeira
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Molly McCann
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AG
vs Alexa Grasso
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Mandy Bohm
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 1:55
Decision - Split·R3 1:55
WIN
MF
vs Melinda Fabian
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Joselyne Edwards
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
NK
vs Nadia Kassem
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya· 2019-10-05
KO/TKO
Punch to Body At Distance
R2 4:59
KO/TKOPunch to Body At Distance·R2 4:59
LOSS
AS
vs Antonina Shevchenko
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.4/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Ji adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Damage Events
33%
Counters
27%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
27%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (113%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 220% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Body At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Body At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.4) and Strike Def% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (127% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc91%
Clinch
63% acc8%
Ground
45% acc1%
Striking Differential-0.04/min
5.37 landed/min5.41 absorbed/min
5.37
Landed/Min
5.41
Absorbed/Min
0.11
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed762
Sig. Strikes Attempted2078
Key Insights
Ji is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 91% of output at range with 32% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
4
Total
4
0.00
TD / 15min
0.11
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
762
1.23
Ratio
Absorbed
618
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
1/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
127%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 127% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:37
R2 Control
0:19
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
+28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.8pp
Body
-1.3pp
Leg
-3.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2699
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights