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-106 +102
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till · Sep 04, 2021 · Women’s Flyweight · Completed
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Age 36
Height 5' 4"
Reach 62.0"
Weight 115 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 36
Height 5' 7"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 125 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Molly McCann
5.28 SLpM
49.0% Str. Acc.
4.65 SApM
62.0% Str. Def.
1.78 TD Avg
36.0% TD Acc.
38.0% TD Def.
0.5 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Ji Yeon Kim
5.37 SLpM
36.0% Str. Acc.
5.41 SApM
56.0% Str. Def.
0.0 TD Avg
0.0% TD Acc.
50.0% TD Def.
0.1 Sub. Avg
Molly McCann
Moneyline
BetRivers -106
KO/TKO
DraftKings +1000
Submission
BetRivers +1200
Decision
FanDuel +155
Ji Yeon Kim
Moneyline
FanDuel +102
KO/TKO
FanDuel +1100
Submission
FanDuel +1200
Decision
BetMGM +160
Molly McCann - Fight History
LOSS vs Alexia Thainara
Submission R1 4:32 · UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady · Mar 22, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Alexia Thainara 0 9 of 21 42% 14 of 28 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Molly McCann 0 11 of 21 52% 17 of 32 1 of 1 100% 2 0 3:24
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Alexia Thainara 0 9 of 21 42% 14 of 28 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Molly McCann 0 11 of 21 52% 17 of 32 1 of 1 100% 2 0 3:24
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Alexia Thainara 9 of 21 42% 6 of 17 2 of 3 1 of 1 4 of 11 0 of 0 5 of 10
Molly McCann 11 of 21 52% 7 of 13 1 of 2 3 of 6 6 of 14 0 of 0 5 of 7
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Alexia Thainara 9 of 21 42% 6 of 17 2 of 3 1 of 1 4 of 11 0 of 0 5 of 10
Molly McCann 11 of 21 52% 7 of 13 1 of 2 3 of 6 6 of 14 0 of 0 5 of 7
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 16, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Angelo picks Molly McCann as a plus 150 underdog, having bet on her at that price. He initially thought Molly was in trouble but after tape study, he believes Alexia Thainara is not very good and her record is misleading. He thinks Molly's toughness, forward pressure, and takedowns will secure a hometown win. He notes the line movement was crazy and he suspects people are just looking at Alexia's record.

Bet on Molly at +150
"Molly's a pick got the bet on Molly"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Alexia Thainara

Brady likes Thainara's improved striking and BJJ black belt. He notes Molly McCann has been submitted multiple times and had her back taken in her last fight. Brady thinks if the fight hits the mat, McCann is in trouble. He predicts a first-round submission, either armbar or rear-naked choke.

Thainara by submission round 1
"give me thara here and I think she gets a sub ... first round sub"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Mar 20, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Alexia Thainara

Connor picks Thainara, arguing that McCann is capable of losing to anyone and Thainara's wrestling and submissions could be the key. He notes Thainara's athleticism and ability to take McCann down, where McCann is suicidal on the ground. However, he admits Thainara is raw and may not execute the right game plan.

McCann opened at +136, currently +155; Thainara opened at -178, currently -188.
"I'll take i'll take tainara just because there is no level of opponent that molly mccann knows too."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Alexia Thainara

The host sees this as a solid spot for Thainara to utilize her overall game. McCann may be more powerful, but Thainara will get the fight into grappling, keep McCann on her back, and open up a submission or win on the scorecards.

submission or decision
"I think Fenara will be able to get this into the grappling realm and keep man kind of on her back foot or even just on her back."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Alexia Thainara

The Guru picks Alexia Thainara, praising her power, physicality, and reach advantage. He notes that she 'punches like a man' and has strong takedowns. He expects her to be too much for Molly McCann, possibly holding her down and beating her up on the ground for a TKO win. He also mentions that Thainara will be hungrier.

TKO
"I'm gonna go with Alexia thara here over Molly maccan"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked Mar 20, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Zane picks McCann despite acknowledging Thainara's athleticism and grappling potential. He believes Thainara is too raw and will likely engage in striking, where McCann's volume and aggression can overwhelm her. However, he notes McCann's tendency to lose fights she should win and Thainara's ability to wrestle could be a problem.

McCann opened at +136, currently +155; Thainara opened at -178, currently -188.
"I think i'm still gonna pick mccann ... thina just seems incredibly undercooked."
LOSS vs Bruna Brasil
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 · Jul 27, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Bruna Brasil 0 32 of 56 57% 57 of 84 2 of 7 28% 0 0 3:31
Molly McCann 0 44 of 74 59% 63 of 99 3 of 3 100% 0 1 5:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Bruna Brasil 0 10 of 21 47% 10 of 22 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:55
Molly McCann 0 25 of 38 65% 31 of 44 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:44
2 Bruna Brasil 0 11 of 20 55% 30 of 40 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:05
Molly McCann 0 11 of 19 57% 21 of 33 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:20
3 Bruna Brasil 0 11 of 15 73% 17 of 22 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:31
Molly McCann 0 8 of 17 47% 11 of 22 2 of 2 100% 0 1 3:31
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Bruna Brasil 32 of 56 57% 19 of 38 11 of 15 2 of 3 28 of 52 2 of 2 2 of 2
Molly McCann 44 of 74 59% 20 of 46 22 of 24 2 of 4 32 of 56 8 of 9 4 of 9
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Bruna Brasil 10 of 21 47% 7 of 15 2 of 4 1 of 2 10 of 21 0 of 0 0 of 0
Molly McCann 25 of 38 65% 8 of 18 15 of 17 2 of 3 18 of 28 5 of 5 2 of 5
2 Bruna Brasil 11 of 20 55% 6 of 13 4 of 6 1 of 1 9 of 18 1 of 1 1 of 1
Molly McCann 11 of 19 57% 6 of 14 5 of 5 0 of 0 8 of 15 3 of 4 0 of 0
3 Bruna Brasil 11 of 15 73% 6 of 10 5 of 5 0 of 0 9 of 13 1 of 1 1 of 1
Molly McCann 8 of 17 47% 6 of 14 2 of 2 0 of 1 6 of 13 0 of 0 2 of 4
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Jul 21, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Angelo picks Molly McCann despite originally leaning toward Bruna Brasil. He explains that Bruna has the tools but is too low volume and doesn't pull the trigger, while Molly's forward pressure, output, and crowd energy will be decisive. He acknowledges that Bruna has power and could win, but believes Molly's aggression will earn a close decision.

"I think the forward pressure the output the crowd I think all of that is just going to work in Molly's favor"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody picks Molly McCann, citing her motivation after dropping to strawweight and her improved performance in her last fight. He notes that Bruna Brasil has shown poor grappling defense and was taken down easily by Denise Gomes and Loma Lookboonmee. Cody believes McCann's size, strength, and pressure will be too much, and she can win by decision or late finish.

"I think Molly wins based on like the style and the skill level it just really depends on her and like where her motivation level is at."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jul 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Daniel believes Molly McCann will bully Bruna Brasil with pressure, takedowns, and ground control. He notes Bruna's poor chin and lack of heart, while Molly is the more physical fighter. He predicts a dominant win by submission, TKO, or decision.

"I think Molly mcc's going to win this fight but just being meaner just wanting it a little bit more"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 24, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Paul also picks McCann, noting that Bruna Brasil hasn't shown any reason to believe she can compete at this level. He points out that McCann's grappling and pressure will be key, and that the hometown crowd will support her. Paul expects McCann to win, possibly by decision.

"I think Molly wins based on like the style and the skill level it just really depends on her and like where her motivation level is at."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Jul 22, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann, citing her physicality advantage at strawweight and her finishing ability. He notes that McCann has KO power and a spinning elbow KO, which is rare for women's MMA. He believes Bruna Brasil is not a grappler and may struggle on the back foot. The Guru expects McCann to pressure and eventually get a TKO later in the fight, though he admits it's a tricky matchup.

TKO
"I'm going to go with Molly mccan over Bruno Brazil am I am I gonna go with Molly mccan over Brun I think I am I think Molly mcan's like a tough [ __ ] to be honest with you"
Submission (armbar) R1 4:59 · UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov · Feb 03, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Molly McCann 0 42 of 91 46% 43 of 92 2 of 2 100% 1 0 1:08
Diana Belbiţă 0 29 of 77 37% 29 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Molly McCann 0 42 of 91 46% 43 of 92 2 of 2 100% 1 0 1:08
Diana Belbiţă 0 29 of 77 37% 29 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Molly McCann 42 of 91 46% 27 of 71 14 of 19 1 of 1 34 of 76 2 of 4 6 of 11
Diana Belbiţă 29 of 77 37% 9 of 46 13 of 23 7 of 8 24 of 72 5 of 5 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Molly McCann 42 of 91 46% 27 of 71 14 of 19 1 of 1 34 of 76 2 of 4 6 of 11
Diana Belbiţă 29 of 77 37% 9 of 46 13 of 23 7 of 8 24 of 72 5 of 5 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 28, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Angelo picks Molly McCann, expecting her to dominate in a dirty slugfest. He notes that Diana Belbiţă is more well-rounded but McCann's pressure and brawling style should prevail. He warns that McCann has poor submission defense but Belbiţă is not a good grappler. He does not bet on this fight.

No bet
"Molly's going to be the pick I think she's going to win this fight but hopefully everybody learned their lesson betting on Molly mccan in these favorite spots"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 29, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by second-round submission. He notes that this is a rematch from 2019 where McCann dominated Belbiţă, nearly finishing her multiple times. He believes McCann will come in with a chip on her shoulder after two embarrassing losses. However, he cautions that Belbiţă has improved and McCann is moving down to strawweight for the first time at age 33, so the weight cut is a concern. If she makes weight, he expects a finish.

second round, submission
"give me Molly mccan to win this fight by second round sub"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jan 31, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Diana Belbiţă

Cody picks Belbiţă, arguing she has improved significantly since their first fight while McCann has stagnated. He notes Belbiţă's better kickboxing, improved takedown defense, and youth. He thinks McCann's chin and cardio are declining, and Belbiţă can outwork her.

"I'll take the dog"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Jan 29, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

McCann should use her takedowns and top control to grind out Belbiţă, who lacks takedown defense. However, the host is hesitant to trust McCann as a -305 favorite given her history of losing as a big favorite. The pick is McCann by decision.

"I know better than to try to trust her as a minus 300 favorite in any spot period."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jan 31, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Diana Belbiţă

Paul picks Belbiţă, calling the plus-220 price a mistake. He notes her improvements under coach Krzysztof Alin, especially in wrestling, and her youth advantage. He thinks she can outpoint McCann or even finish her.

"that number's dumb"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann over Diana Belbiţă, despite acknowledging McCann's recent struggles. He argues Belbiţă is not capable of inflicting damage, having no TKO wins on her record (though he later finds one early in her career). He believes McCann's aggression and power advantage will be the difference in a scrappy fight, predicting a 30-27 decision.

30-27 decision
"I'm going Molly mccan funnily enough... I think that Molly maccan is Tough Enough aggressive enough I think that's going to be the difference... I'm going to go Molly mccan fun scrap 3027."
Submission (armbar) R1 1:55 · UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura · Jul 22, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Julija Stoliarenko 0 6 of 16 37% 6 of 16 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Molly McCann 0 9 of 29 31% 9 of 29 1 of 1 100% 1 0 0:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Julija Stoliarenko 0 6 of 16 37% 6 of 16 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Molly McCann 0 9 of 29 31% 9 of 29 1 of 1 100% 1 0 0:19
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Julija Stoliarenko 6 of 16 37% 1 of 11 4 of 4 1 of 1 6 of 16 0 of 0 0 of 0
Molly McCann 9 of 29 31% 4 of 20 2 of 3 3 of 6 9 of 29 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Julija Stoliarenko 6 of 16 37% 1 of 11 4 of 4 1 of 1 6 of 16 0 of 0 0 of 0
Molly McCann 9 of 29 31% 4 of 20 2 of 3 3 of 6 9 of 29 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lock picked Jul 16, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Angelo is extremely confident in Molly McCann, calling this a showcase fight. He believes she will win, possibly by stoppage, and suggests she could be parlayed. He notes the odds are -400 but thinks she could be even more favored.

suggested as parlay piece
"Molly McCann's going to win this fight I don't know if it's gonna be by stoppage but she's gonna win this fight"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by first-round knockout, but predicts Stoliarenko will miss weight. He notes Stoliarenko is dangerous on the ground with armbars but has no striking or wrestling. He thinks McCann will keep it standing and knock her out. He calls it a setup fight for McCann in London. He is concerned if the fight goes to the mat.

first round knockout
"Molly McCann first round knockout my goodness"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody thinks McCann wins by out-volume and avoiding takedowns. He notes Stoliarenko's path is submission only, and the sub prop at +350 is too short for him. He would only bet Stoliarenko sub at +500 or better.

would bet Stoliarenko sub at +500 or better
"I think Molly meatball McCann out volumes out Tufts uh uh solo renko she just has to avoid getting taken down and subbed in this fight"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Daniel is very confident Molly McCann will win, calling Stoliarenko 'one of the worst fighters on the roster'. He believes Molly is better on the feet and can take Stoliarenko down as long as she avoids the armbar. He expects a highlight-reel finish and notes the line at -190 is good value to fade Stoliarenko. He dismisses comparisons to high-level grapplers like Erin Blanchfield, stating Stoliarenko is not on that level.

Daniel says 'it's less than minus 200 to fade one of the worst fighters on the roster' and expects a highlight-reel finish.
"I think Molly is gonna bust this girl up gonna get a highlight real finish"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The host picks Molly McCann, citing her speed, striking advantage, and ability to keep the fight standing. He acknowledges the danger of Stoliarenko's armbar but believes McCann can avoid it. He predicts a knockout win and mentions waiting for a better price around -200.

by knockout, waiting for better price around -200
"give me model McCann by knockout"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Paul sees this as a setup for McCann, noting Stoliarenko is 1-5 in the UFC and her only win is over a retired fighter. He thinks McCann is popular in the UK and will be re-motivated after a loss to Blanchfield. He expects McCann to roll, though he jokes about a first-round armbar loss.

"I think this is an absolute setup for Molly McCann to go out there and roll"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann, noting Dana White's investment in Barstool fighters. He praises McCann's toughness, chin, and scrappy style, and believes she can keep the fight on the feet. He criticizes Julija Stoliarenko's recent losses and lack of success unless she gets the fight to the ground. The Guru predicts McCann will win a 30-27 or 30-26 decision.

"I'm going with Molly McCann over Julius dolorenko"
Submission (kimura) R1 3:37 · UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira · Nov 12, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Erin Blanchfield 0 25 of 38 65% 93 of 115 1 of 1 100% 2 0 2:48
Molly McCann 0 7 of 13 53% 7 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Erin Blanchfield 0 25 of 38 65% 93 of 115 1 of 1 100% 2 0 2:48
Molly McCann 0 7 of 13 53% 7 of 13 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Erin Blanchfield 25 of 38 65% 22 of 34 1 of 2 2 of 2 7 of 19 0 of 0 18 of 19
Molly McCann 7 of 13 53% 2 of 7 3 of 3 2 of 3 7 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Erin Blanchfield 25 of 38 65% 22 of 34 1 of 2 2 of 2 7 of 19 0 of 0 18 of 19
Molly McCann 7 of 13 53% 2 of 7 3 of 3 2 of 3 7 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Nov 6, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

Angelo thinks Blanchfield is the more talented fighter with a higher ceiling, but he is concerned about her struggles in her last fight against JJ Aldrich. He notes that McCann is gritty, experienced, and could break a young prospect. He picks Blanchfield to win via takedowns and control, but does not expect a submission. He suggests the bet might be on McCann inside the distance (decision no action) because McCann could avoid takedowns and win by stoppage, while a decision loss would refund the bet.

Molly McCann inside the distance (decision no action) on BetOnline
"I am not putting Aaron blanchfield in a parlay and the BET might actually be Molly McCann inside the distance decision no action"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

Big Brady picks Erin Blanchfield to win by submission, calling it a terrible matchup for Molly McCann. He notes McCann's 46% takedown defense and how she was ragdolled by Laura Procopio. He compares Blanchfield's dominance over Miranda Maverick (7 takedowns) to that fight. He believes Blanchfield will take McCann down repeatedly and likely finish her, as McCann has been submitted before (by Gillian Robertson). He questions why McCann took the fight.

Blanchfield by submission; inside the distance
"it's blanchfield all day and honestly it's maybe even blanchfield inside the distance"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody leans towards McCann strictly because of the plus money. He notes that Blanchfield struggled to get takedowns against JJ Aldrich and was taken down herself, which raises questions. He thinks if Blanchfield can't get the fight to the mat, McCann's striking could make it competitive. However, he acknowledges McCann's takedown defense is poor and Blanchfield is a strong wrestler, so he is not confident.

"I'm leaning towards uh McCann strictly because of the number."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

Connor picks Blanchfield, citing McCann's inability to solve problems in fights and her tendency to get taken down easily. He notes that McCann's recent wins were against limited opponents, and that Blanchfield is a good opportunist who can take advantage of McCann's overaggression. Connor also mentions that McCann's best work is on the back foot, but she often presses forward and walks into danger.

"I'm going to pick Blanchfield. No, I think you have to pick Blanchfield honestly..."
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

Daniel Levi picks Erin Blanchfield, citing her grappling advantage and ability to take McCann down and control her. He notes that McCann struggles to get back up when taken down, and Blanchfield is a black belt. However, he is not interested in betting at -390 because he wants guarantees and worries that Blanchfield might stand and trade, giving McCann a chance. He respects McCann's heart and spirit but believes Blanchfield's path to victory is through grappling.

No bet at -390; odds mentioned: Blanchfield -390, McCann +320 at DraftKings
"Aaron's my pick it's just not really in any kind of Rush delay minus 400 on it"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Nov 8, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

The host believes Blanchfield's superior grappling and trips will eventually get the fight to the ground, where she can submit McCann. He notes McCann's improved striking and confidence could make it competitive on the feet, but Blanchfield's grappling is the difference. He likes the under 2.5 rounds at +180 for finishing potential. He is not betting the moneyline at -390.

under 2.5 rounds (+180), Blanchfield by submission
"I'm gonna take her to win by submission I'll be keeping my eye on that submission prop"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

Paul picks Blanchfield by decision, highlighting her relentless pressure and grappling. He notes that McCann has poor takedown defense (47%) and has been taken down 12 times in her two losses. Paul believes Blanchfield will take McCann down and control her on the mat, and that McCann's only chance is a spinning elbow knockout. He thinks Blanchfield's wrestling and top control will secure a decision win.

"I got Blanche field but I'm gonna try to chase the price and go by blanchfield by decision."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 7, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

The MMA Guru picks Erin Blanchfield, highlighting her dominant grappling win over Miranda Maverick, who has since ragdolled others. He notes McCann's history of being outgrappled and believes the threat of takedowns will diminish McCann's striking. He predicts a 29-28 decision, with McCann possibly doing decent in the third round but lacking power to finish.

"I'm going with Aaron blanchfield"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Nov 10, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Erin Blanchfield

Zane picks Blanchfield, noting that McCann's grappling deficiencies were exposed against Laura Procopio, who took her down easily. He points out that Blanchfield is a decent clinch wrestler and opportunist, and that McCann's tendency to overextend and get countered makes her vulnerable. Zane also mentions that Blanchfield's fight with JJ Aldrich showed she can take shots and keep pressing for takedowns.

"I think you have to pick Blanchfield honestly..."
WIN vs Hannah Goldy
TKO (spinning back elbow and punches) R1 3:52 · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall · Jul 23, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Molly McCann 1 24 of 52 46% 29 of 57 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:10
Hannah Goldy 0 9 of 33 27% 9 of 33 0 of 5 0% 0 0 1:10
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Molly McCann 1 24 of 52 46% 29 of 57 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:10
Hannah Goldy 0 9 of 33 27% 9 of 33 0 of 5 0% 0 0 1:10
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Molly McCann 24 of 52 46% 20 of 46 3 of 5 1 of 1 19 of 45 2 of 2 3 of 5
Hannah Goldy 9 of 33 27% 5 of 26 3 of 3 1 of 4 6 of 27 3 of 6 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Molly McCann 24 of 52 46% 20 of 46 3 of 5 1 of 1 19 of 45 2 of 2 3 of 5
Hannah Goldy 9 of 33 27% 5 of 26 3 of 3 1 of 4 6 of 27 3 of 6 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Angelo picks Molly McCann, citing her hometown crowd advantage and technical boxing. He is surprised by the -400 odds, noting Goldy is likely stronger and faster with better striking differential. He suggests a prop bet on Molly by decision or a 'plus 3.5' round handicap bet, as Molly is not a finisher.

plus 3.5 rounds handicap bet
"i do think molly wins here but i genuinely think it's because of the crowd"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by decision. He thinks the line is too wide but McCann should win, especially with the crowd behind her in London. He notes the striking could be close, but McCann can mix in takedowns. He expects a decision win for McCann.

McCann by decision
"give me molly mccann to win give me molly mccann to win by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody confidently picks Molly McCann, stating she can win any way she wants. He highlights her excellent cardio, high volume striking, and pressure fighting. Cody notes Goldie's striking is not good and she was dropped by Balbita. He thinks McCann's takedown defense is sufficient and that Goldie won't be able to grapple with her. Cody suggests McCann by TKO at +425 as a prop.

McCann by TKO +425
"i think she's going to just come you know continue to come forward and do whatever she wants"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Daniel Levi picks Molly McCann, comparing her to a female Frankie Edgar with a volume boxing style and ability to mix in takedowns. He sees Hannah Goldy as inactive and not winning minutes, relying on opportunistic submissions. Levi expects McCann to outwork and overwhelm Goldy with pace.

"i just see molly mccann coming out here and outworking her putting a pace on her and just overwhelming her"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Hannah Goldy

McCann is not a -400 fighter. Her wrestling is overrated and she has poor takedown defense. Goldy can make it competitive, has output, and can take it to the grappling realm. I'm throwing a half-unit shot on Goldy. The fight will be closer than the odds suggest.

Goldy by submission +1200, Goldy by decision +500 (mentioned as possibilities)
"I'm throwing a half unit shot on Hannah Goldie this fight's gonna play out close"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Paul picks Molly McCann but won't bet at -425. He thinks the line will grow to -500 by fight night due to fan support. He notes McCann has made significant improvements and is a grinder, but went life and death with Ketchup. Paul believes if rounds are close, McCann will get the decision in the UK. He considers a flyer on Goldie but can't bring himself to bet her.

"i'll pick molly mccann but like it just isn't in my dna to lay minus 425 on meatballs so"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru confidently picks Molly McCann to win by decision. He states it's a no-brainer, citing McCann's experience and toughness. He criticizes Hannah Goldy's level of competition and believes McCann's grappling has improved. On the feet, McCann is scrappy and tough. He expects a 29-28 decision, possibly with Goldy having a moment in the third round.

29-28 decision
"molly mccann gets this one done way more experienced"
KO (spinning back elbow) R3 1:52 · UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall · Mar 19, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Molly McCann 1 85 of 159 53% 99 of 174 2 of 2 100% 0 0 4:30
Luana Carolina 0 64 of 132 48% 76 of 144 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:27
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Molly McCann 0 56 of 107 52% 61 of 112 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:58
Luana Carolina 0 22 of 52 42% 23 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:14
2 Molly McCann 0 15 of 30 50% 23 of 39 2 of 2 100% 0 0 3:05
Luana Carolina 0 26 of 51 50% 33 of 58 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Molly McCann 1 14 of 22 63% 15 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:27
Luana Carolina 0 16 of 29 55% 20 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:13
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Molly McCann 85 of 159 53% 52 of 118 28 of 36 5 of 5 69 of 139 14 of 18 2 of 2
Luana Carolina 64 of 132 48% 26 of 88 33 of 39 5 of 5 47 of 113 17 of 19 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Molly McCann 56 of 107 52% 35 of 79 19 of 26 2 of 2 47 of 96 9 of 11 0 of 0
Luana Carolina 22 of 52 42% 6 of 32 13 of 17 3 of 3 16 of 46 6 of 6 0 of 0
2 Molly McCann 15 of 30 50% 5 of 19 8 of 9 2 of 2 12 of 26 1 of 2 2 of 2
Luana Carolina 26 of 51 50% 13 of 37 12 of 13 1 of 1 16 of 40 10 of 11 0 of 0
3 Molly McCann 14 of 22 63% 12 of 20 1 of 1 1 of 1 10 of 17 4 of 5 0 of 0
Luana Carolina 16 of 29 55% 7 of 19 8 of 9 1 of 1 15 of 27 1 of 2 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Mar 12, 2022 (7 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Angelo picks Molly McCann with a slight edge, citing her cleaner boxing and willingness to grapple to steal rounds. He notes that Luana Carolina has 88% takedown defense but was taken down in her last two fights and still won. He says it's a razor-thin fight and he's siding with the bookies who have Molly as a slight favorite.

"i'm siding with the bookies here and i'm just gonna give a tiny tiny slight edge to molly"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Mar 14, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

Big Brady picks Luana Carolina to win a close split decision. He notes Carolina has good takedown defense (88%) and a height and reach advantage. He expects the fight to stay on the feet, where Carolina will land more strikes. Brady acknowledges Molly McCann has the home crowd and walks forward, but he sees Carolina improving and pulling off the upset.

"give me carolina for the upset give me carolina to win a very close probably greasy split decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Mar 16, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody picks McCann but is hesitant, citing home-cage advantage and judging bias. He thinks McCann's volume and pressure will be key, but acknowledges Carolina's reach and size. He says the pick is McCann by decision, but he's not confident.

"the pick would be my mccann by decision ever so slightly"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Mar 17, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Daniel Levi picks Molly McCann, citing the hometown advantage at the O2 Arena. He believes McCann's volume boxing, opportunistic takedowns, and toughness will overwhelm Luana Carolina, who has a reach advantage but may struggle with McCann's pressure. Levi expects a close decision that will favor McCann due to the crowd and judges. He also notes that McCann's heart and willpower are key factors.

"close fight favors uh molly mccann um but i think that molly mccann might turn up on luana carolina maybe even get 130 27 in there too"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 16, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

McCann's forward pressure and hard-nosed striking should overwhelm Carolina, who isn't that good. Carolina's win over Godinez was overrated due to Godinez taking the fight on short notice up a weight class. McCann is more fit for flyweight and should use her speed to close distance and land strikes. The hometown crowd will help sway judges. I'm picking McCann via decision, but a sprinkle on McCann by submission at +1100 is worth it given her activity off her back.

McCann via decision; McCann by submission (+1100)
"I expect her at her optimal level to go out there and outstrike Luana Carolina."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Mar 16, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

Paul picks Carolina on paper but is wary of British judging. He thinks Carolina's reach and striking could give McCann trouble, but the crowd and potential robbery scare him. He says he'll pick Carolina for the show but likely won't bet.

"i'll pick carolina for the purposes of this show but uh i don't think i'm gonna get money my money in there"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 14, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

The Guru picks Luana Carolina as an upset, citing her size, reach advantage (7 inches), youth, and recent win over Lupita Godinez. He believes Molly McCann is overrated due to her association with Paddy Pimblett and the Scouse crew. He thinks Carolina can stuff takedowns and outgrapple McCann, and predicts a split decision win despite potential UK judging bias.

split decision
"i'm gonna go luanna carolina here... she's longer, she's got good kicks, she was able to stuff takedowns"
WIN vs Ji Yeon Kim
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till · Sep 04, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Molly McCann 0 127 of 272 46% 130 of 275 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:47
Ji Yeon Kim 0 122 of 361 33% 134 of 374 0 of 2 0% 0 0 2:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Molly McCann 0 21 of 51 41% 23 of 53 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:32
Ji Yeon Kim 0 24 of 75 32% 35 of 87 0 of 2 0% 0 0 2:35
2 Molly McCann 0 51 of 101 50% 51 of 101 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:15
Ji Yeon Kim 0 42 of 124 33% 42 of 124 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Molly McCann 0 55 of 120 45% 56 of 121 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 56 of 162 34% 57 of 163 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Molly McCann 127 of 272 46% 110 of 249 16 of 22 1 of 1 126 of 270 1 of 2 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 122 of 361 33% 87 of 316 24 of 33 11 of 12 114 of 349 6 of 10 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Molly McCann 21 of 51 41% 17 of 45 4 of 6 0 of 0 21 of 51 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 24 of 75 32% 15 of 63 7 of 9 2 of 3 17 of 64 5 of 9 2 of 2
2 Molly McCann 51 of 101 50% 43 of 93 7 of 7 1 of 1 51 of 101 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 42 of 124 33% 27 of 106 8 of 11 7 of 7 42 of 124 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Molly McCann 55 of 120 45% 50 of 111 5 of 9 0 of 0 54 of 118 1 of 2 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 56 of 162 34% 45 of 147 9 of 13 2 of 2 55 of 161 1 of 1 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 31, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by decision, citing her superior striking accuracy (50% vs Kim's 34%) and volume. He notes Kim has a 10-inch reach advantage but doesn't use it effectively and misses a lot. McCann can also mix in takedowns against Kim, who has poor takedown defense (42%). Brady points out that McCann's losses have come against grapplers, while Kim is not a wrestler. He expects McCann to win a decision.

"i like molly mccann to win by decision kim is very tough she's never been knocked out"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Sep 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody slightly leans McCann, noting her wrestling and ground-and-pound against lower-level opposition. He acknowledges Kim's 10-inch reach advantage and better striking, but thinks McCann can get takedowns and grind out a decision. He is not confident and may flip depending on weigh-ins.

"i'm going to go with my mccann"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

I like Kim here. She has a huge size advantage—10-inch reach and 3-inch height advantage. She's fought much better competition like Antonina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso and had moments standing with them. McCann's wins are over low-level opponents, and she lost to the only decent fighters she faced. Kim's takedown defense has been a concern, but McCann isn't a great wrestler and her control time is weak. I think Kim wins the stand-up easily and can even finish. I'm sprinkling Kim by KO at +1160.

Kim by KO +1160, Kim decision +150
"I really like Kim here... I think she's much better on the feet than Molly McCann... I'm gonna take a little sprinkle on that KO prop."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Sep 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Paul is high on Kim, calling her the best bet on the card. He cites the 10-inch reach advantage and Kim's superior striking. He doubts McCann can sustain wrestling for three rounds and thinks Kim will win on the feet. He plans to bet Kim.

"i feel like kim may be the best bet on the cart"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Aug 30, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann to win by close decision. He calls it a pick'em fight but trusts McCann's toughness and grit to push the pace and finish rounds strong. He notes McCann's wins over Ariane Lipski, Diana Belbita, and Priscila Cachoeira as evidence of her ability to grind out decisions. He expects a split decision 29-28.

"i think i'm going to go with molly mccann i think she's just a bit tougher and a bit grindier"
Ji Yeon Kim - Fight History
LOSS vs Mandy Böhm
Technical Decision (split) (27–28, 28–27, 28–27) R3 1:55 · UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida · May 13, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mandy Böhm 0 10 of 36 27% 32 of 62 0 of 1 0% 1 1 5:44
Ji Yeon Kim 0 17 of 31 54% 25 of 51 2 of 6 33% 1 1 4:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mandy Böhm 0 1 of 5 20% 1 of 6 0 of 0 --- 0 1 2:43
Ji Yeon Kim 0 3 of 3 100% 7 of 11 1 of 2 50% 1 1 1:59
2 Mandy Böhm 0 9 of 26 34% 16 of 35 0 of 0 --- 1 0 1:54
Ji Yeon Kim 0 12 of 23 52% 14 of 33 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:42
3 Mandy Böhm 0 0 of 5 0% 15 of 21 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:07
Ji Yeon Kim 0 2 of 5 40% 4 of 7 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:24
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mandy Böhm 10 of 36 27% 5 of 31 3 of 3 2 of 2 7 of 32 3 of 3 0 of 1
Ji Yeon Kim 17 of 31 54% 9 of 19 3 of 7 5 of 5 10 of 21 5 of 8 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mandy Böhm 1 of 5 20% 1 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 1
Ji Yeon Kim 3 of 3 100% 2 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 2
2 Mandy Böhm 9 of 26 34% 4 of 21 3 of 3 2 of 2 6 of 23 3 of 3 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 12 of 23 52% 7 of 14 1 of 5 4 of 4 9 of 18 3 of 5 0 of 0
3 Mandy Böhm 0 of 5 0% 0 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 2 of 5 40% 0 of 3 2 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 2 2 of 3 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked May 7, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Angelo picks Kim Ji-yeon, saying she is the better striker and has proven durable. He notes Mandy Böhm is 0-2 in the UFC and hasn't shown takedowns in the UFC. He is frustrated that Kim is almost a 3-to-1 favorite despite a 4-fight losing streak and advises not to bet on this fight. He suggests maybe over 2.5 rounds if the line drops.

Maybe over 2.5 rounds if line drops; otherwise no bet
"Kim's the pick but for the absolute love of God don't do anything with this fight save your money"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked May 8, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Big Brady picks Kim Ji-yeon but says nobody should bet on this fight. He notes Kim is on a four-fight skid and has poor striking accuracy, but she throws high volume. He thinks Mandy Böhm has looked terrible in the UFC despite looking solid outside it, with no wrestling shown. Brady expects the fight to stay on the feet, where Kim is the much better striker, and predicts Kim wins by decision. He calls laying chalk on Kim a bad idea.

goes to decision
"I'll take Jian Kim to win this fight win this fight by decision but this is a fight that will not be getting any of my Monday or any of my interests"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 10, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Cody picks Kim, citing her high volume striking and cardio. He notes that Böhm has been gun-shy and lacks urgency in the UFC. He expects Kim to outwork Böhm on the feet and win a decision. He mentions that Kim's fights are often close but she should get the nod here.

over 81.5 significant strikes for Kim on PrizePicks
"I think Gian Kim probably gets this thing by should be unanimous but you know how this sport goes it'll be a split or a majority or something stupid but I think she wins all three rounds"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked May 11, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Daniel Levi picks Kim Ji-yeon, citing her aggressive style and experience. He criticizes Mandy Böhm's poor UFC performances, noting her negative strike ratio and lack of takedowns. Levi believes Kim's activity and slightly meaner approach will earn her a decision win. He expresses distrust in Kim at heavy chalk prices but still thinks she has enough to win.

Kim by decision
"I still think she's got enough to win this fight because Mandy you all want to know what Mandy's showing inside the Octagon... she hasn't shown [__] inside the Octagon"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked May 8, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Kim is the superior striker with slick technique and should outpoint Böhm from distance. She may mix in grappling from her new camp at Bang Tao Muay Thai. Böhm is aggressive but may walk into a shot, leading to a knockout. Low confidence but Kim via knockout is the pick.

"I'm gonna go to you and Kim I'll take her to win this fight bye I think she has a significant enough striking advantage that she could potentially find a Knockout here"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 10, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Paul picks Kim, noting her volume and ability to outwork Böhm. He mentions that his model says pass from a betting perspective due to Kim's losing streak, but he still favors her. He likes the over on Kim's significant strikes prop.

over 81.5 significant strikes for Kim on PrizePicks
"Kim will be the pick uh but we move on to greener pastures"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 9, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

The MMA Guru picks Kim Ji-yeon, citing her striking and reach advantage. He notes that Mandy Böhm has not shown anything great and lost to Victoria Leonardo, which he considers a disgrace. He predicts a decision win for Kim.

decision
"I'm gonna go with Yeon Kim over Mandy bomb... I reckon she'll get this one done by decision"
Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 · Jul 30, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Joselyne Edwards 0 101 of 234 43% 116 of 250 1 of 3 33% 0 0 2:01
Ji Yeon Kim 0 78 of 193 40% 87 of 203 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Joselyne Edwards 0 33 of 83 39% 39 of 89 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:16
Ji Yeon Kim 0 19 of 53 35% 23 of 58 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Joselyne Edwards 0 34 of 80 42% 35 of 81 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 32 of 79 40% 32 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Joselyne Edwards 0 34 of 71 47% 42 of 80 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:45
Ji Yeon Kim 0 27 of 61 44% 32 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:19
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Joselyne Edwards 101 of 234 43% 31 of 106 52 of 97 18 of 31 91 of 221 8 of 10 2 of 3
Ji Yeon Kim 78 of 193 40% 33 of 132 22 of 35 23 of 26 70 of 182 7 of 10 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Joselyne Edwards 33 of 83 39% 10 of 40 15 of 29 8 of 14 32 of 82 1 of 1 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 19 of 53 35% 10 of 38 6 of 11 3 of 4 18 of 52 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Joselyne Edwards 34 of 80 42% 7 of 28 21 of 42 6 of 10 32 of 78 2 of 2 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 32 of 79 40% 11 of 52 10 of 15 11 of 12 30 of 77 2 of 2 0 of 0
3 Joselyne Edwards 34 of 71 47% 14 of 38 16 of 26 4 of 7 27 of 61 5 of 7 2 of 3
Ji Yeon Kim 27 of 61 44% 12 of 42 6 of 9 9 of 10 22 of 53 4 of 7 1 of 1
Play-by-Play
View on Sherdog
Joselyne Edwards (137.5: Missed Weight) vs. Ji Yeon Kim
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Edwards (-125), Kim (+105)

Round 1
The second of two fights once set for standard weight classes only to have one competitor miss weight is around the corner. In her unsuccessful return to bantamweight after a trip to 145 pounds, Edwards (11-4, 2-2 UFC) tipped the scales 1.5 pounds above the limit when she stepped up on short notice. She will be taking on flyweight convert Kim (9-5-2, 3-5 UFC) and will almost certainly hold a size advantage against the struggling South Korean. A win would go long way for either of these ladies, and referee Mike Beltran understands this as much as they do and is ready for what comes next. What does actually come next is a touch of gloves. Edwards takes the center of the Octagon immediately, and she walks through a few punches from Kim to fire back heavier. Edwards scores low kicks, and Kim throws back with similar blows, as they try to find their respective ranges. Edwards steps in with a high kick that misses, and a right hand that collides with the shoulder. Kim sneaks a right hand as Edwards comes in, and the Panama native lines up a few more leg kicks. “La Pantera” jumps forward with a switch kick to the gut, and Kim keeps moving on the outside in an effort to find an angle to get in. The pitter-patter leg kicks from Edwards continue to connect, and she tries another jumping switch kick that comes up short of the mark. Kim lines a right hand down the pipe, and Edwards leans back and shrugs it off. When Kim strings a few punches together, Edwards marches through them to chain a combination together. Kim keeps laterally moving, and she circles into a solid body kick. The ladies swing and miss with punches and kicks, as Kim remains on the outside keeping a safe range from taking any blow flush. Edwards plods forward, pushing out a front kick, and Kim scores a left hand but cannot do more as she backs off when Edwards comes at her. With 30 seconds to go, both women let their hands fly, ignoring head movement and much defense so that they can brawl it out. Kim appears to get the worse of an exchange, forcing her to back off and reevaluate this decision. Edwards clinches her up and plows her into the wall, where they trade knees until the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards

Round 2
Fists get touched to open up the second round, and Kim reaches with lunging punches so that she can touch Edwards before she gets countered. Kim spins with a back kick and a back fist, and both come up short. Edwards continues her calm, straight-forward movement, where she busts up Kim’s nose with punches. Like the end of the last round, Kim steels herself and starts throwing haymakers, and Edwards obliges her and connects with some of her own. Kim once more is the first to separate, and she skips on the outside to score a right hand over the top. Edwards blinks it out and returns to her kick-heavy approach, aiming kicks to the calves, ribs and dome. Edwards stabs her toes to the liver, and Kim blocks a subsequent head kick and measures a right hand that staggers Edwards back – not from any noteworthy damage, but due to a loss of balance. Kim comes forward with a leaping leg kick, and Edwards replies with a few down low as well. Kim turns her hips into another kick, one that lands with an audible slap. Kim stands right in front of Edwards, and she clashes her shin twice into Edwards’ when Edwards tries to kick her. Edwards keeps pawing out with her low kick, and as Kim kicks her in the side, Edwards boots Kim in the body that is much harder. Kim ignores this so that she can walk the Panama native down and nail her with an overhand right, and Edwards is surprised but not overly concerned with it, as she swats away the remainder of the combination. Edwards strides forward with front kicks, just missing with one up top, and Kim reaches her with a straight left. The South Korean leans back as a kick zooms past her, and Edwards attempts to fire off a hook kick to follow it up. Kim boots Edwards in the body, and Edwards ties her up and looks for a knee. At the sound of the bell, Edwards hits a trip takedown, but Kim flips her over the second they hit the mat.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Kim
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Kim
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kim

Round 3
The pace from Edwards remains constant, with chipping leg kicks to start things off, and little behind them. Kim is able to push through them and smack Edwards in the face with a right hook, and Edwards pushes out front kicks that come up short. Kim loads up with a few more heavy fists, and at the end of an exchange, Edwards appears to hurt her right leg and starts limping. Kim does not take advantage of this lapse any more than usual, throwing a few punches but not reaching Edwards as Edwards uses push kicks to her favor. Edwards plods forward and hunts for a throw, but Kim keeps her balance and backs up to the fence to stay upright. Kim tries to turn her foe around, but as she does, Edwards muscles Kim over her hip to throw the South Korean to the ground. Edwards lords over her in side control, pounding on her until she switches to mount. Kim slides out the back door, and Edwards snags hold of an armbar. Kim stays composed, wriggling her wrist out of danger and sliding her arm out, and she stands back up and lets Edwards do the same. Kim’s forward movement on the restart leads to a tie-up from “La Pantera,” and Edwards strings together three clean punches that knock Kim’s head around. Kim gathers her thoughts and comes up short throwing back, with Edwards successfully keeping her at bay. Edwards lowers her hands, as if to lure “Fire Fist” in to attack, but this just leads to an awkward lull where they stare at one another as if they had dropped their controllers. With 20 seconds to go, Edwards throws caution to the wind, and she lays into Kim with a long punch barrage. Kim obliges with one final brawl, and the two ladies throw down with all they have left until the quiet horn and the louder Beltran end the fight.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Edwards)
Mike Sloan scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Edwards)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Edwards)

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Ji Yeon Kim via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jul 25, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady picks Joselyne Edwards to win by decision, but with no confidence and no bet. He notes Edwards is coming in on short notice but prefers her leg kicks over Kim's low-accuracy volume punching. He is concerned about judging favoring activity over effective striking. He is not betting this fight.

"i'm going to take edwards here for the win no confidence i'm not betting on this fight"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 26, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Cody picks Kim as a dog, noting that she has been putting in the work in Las Vegas and showing improvements. He mentions that she was robbed in her last fight against Priscila Cachoeira, and that she has been competitive against top competition like Alexa Grasso and Molly McCann. He thinks Kim's volume and improvements will earn her a win. He also notes that Edwards is coming off a win at 145 and dropping back down to 135, which might be difficult.

"i think kim's making the more overall improvements to her game... i really feel like kim's just due for a win"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jul 27, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Daniel picks Kim to get back on track, expecting an exciting three-round striking match. He notes Kim's long reach (72 inches) but says she is very hittable with her chin up. He acknowledges Edwards' takedown defense issues but thinks both will stand and trade. He calls it a potential split decision and says it's a dog or pass situation. He leans Kim but does not bet.

"I'm gonna go with Ji Yeon Kim to get back on track."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 30, 2022 (fight day)
Ji Yeon Kim

Preet has two units on Kim at +115, expecting her to be the more effective striker with more pop on her shots. He notes Edwards missed weight and that Kim can target the body, as seen in her win over Nadia Kassem. He hopes the weight cut aids a finish but expects a decision win, as long as judge Robert Alexander isn't scoring.

dog of the night ticket
"i got two units on camera plus 115"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jul 26, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Paul leans Kim but is not confident. He thinks it will be a close, competitive striking affair that goes 15 minutes. He notes that both women land over 100 significant strikes and that the fight is in Texas, which could affect judging. He says he's not touching this fight with a ten-foot pole but might find an edge in live markets.

"i'm not touching this fight with the 10 football i think it's okay 15-minute fight maybe if i find an edge in live markets"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 30, 2022 (fight day)
Ji Yeon Kim

The MMA Guru predicts Ji Yeon Kim wins by split decision (29-28). He sees Edwards as one-dimensional with her front kicks, while Kim's long arms will allow her to land punches over the top. Edwards may win round one, but Kim will take over in rounds two and three with big shots.

split decision
"i think i'm going to see a yeeon kim split decision win by 29-28 decision"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green · Feb 26, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Priscila Cachoeira 0 170 of 375 45% 171 of 376 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Ji Yeon Kim 0 102 of 218 46% 102 of 218 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:27
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Priscila Cachoeira 0 31 of 83 37% 31 of 83 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 18 of 42 42% 18 of 42 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:06
2 Priscila Cachoeira 0 54 of 128 42% 54 of 128 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 32 of 77 41% 32 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Priscila Cachoeira 0 85 of 164 51% 86 of 165 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
Ji Yeon Kim 0 52 of 99 52% 52 of 99 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:21
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Priscila Cachoeira 170 of 375 45% 151 of 351 9 of 12 10 of 12 167 of 367 3 of 8 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 102 of 218 46% 78 of 185 20 of 28 4 of 5 91 of 205 11 of 13 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Priscila Cachoeira 31 of 83 37% 22 of 72 2 of 3 7 of 8 31 of 83 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 18 of 42 42% 13 of 36 2 of 3 3 of 3 18 of 42 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Priscila Cachoeira 54 of 128 42% 48 of 120 4 of 5 2 of 3 54 of 127 0 of 1 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 32 of 77 41% 20 of 59 11 of 17 1 of 1 30 of 75 2 of 2 0 of 0
3 Priscila Cachoeira 85 of 164 51% 81 of 159 3 of 4 1 of 1 82 of 157 3 of 7 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 52 of 99 52% 45 of 90 7 of 8 0 of 1 43 of 88 9 of 11 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Ji Yeon Kim vs. Priscila Cachoeira

Round 1
Keith Peterson will oversee this clash of women’s flyweights. Kim dodges a massive overhand and lands a counter. Cachoeira is already swinging for the fences. A Kim jab counters a low kick. Cachoeira with a kick to her foe’s lead leg. Kim follows a leg kick with a combination, but it’s just out of range. Another inside leg kick lands for Kim. They trade briefly in the pocket and both fighters land significant shots. A left hook lnads for Cachoeira, but Kim fires back with a combination. Cahoeira is swinging wildly, pursuing her opponent. Kim angles out and lands a right hand. A jab lands for Kim, who avoids her foe’s follow-up. Km with a couple inside leg kicks and Cachoeira shots for a takedown before the horn. Kim is down to a knee but stands before the end of the frame.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Cachoeira
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Cachoeira
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cachoeira

Round 2
Kim opens with a one-two. Kim counters an overhand right by Cachoeira, who steps in with a left hook that connects. A straight right snaps Cachoeira’s head back. A right cross finds the mark for Cachoeira. Kim sticks her jab but misses a right hand. A right hand backs up Cachoeira briefly. Kim with a counter left hook. Cachoeira tries to force a brawl but Kim wisely angles out of danger without taking too much damage. Kim goes back to pumping her jab, moving in and out. The flyweights trade low kicks. Another jab connects for Kim. Kim counters after a wild right from Cachoeira. The Brazilian lands a crisp jab. Cachoeira moves forward, swinging away, but she’s missing the mark. Cachoeira pressues and lands a right, but Kim tags her with a combination. They trade in close quarters, but Kim is still using her jab effectively at range.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kim
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kim
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kim

Round 3
Kim with a nice three-punch combo to start. Cachoeira forces a brawl and they’re swinging wildly in the pocket. Kim connects during the exchange and Cachoeira is stunned. Kim inexplicably forces a tie-up with her dazed opponent. They separate in relatively short order and are back in the center of the cage. Kim seems to be landing more and more during the wild exchanges, while Cachoeira’s big movements are coming up empty. Kim tags Cachoeira with a few jabs, then eats a right hand. More jabs from Kim, and Cachoeira’s face is marked up. Cachoeira walks right into another jab, but she does step in and land a right. A solid right sends Cachoeira backward momentarily. Kim with another jab and then a right hand. A one-two and then a clean right tags Cachoeira. Cachoeira is unfazed, and she’s lunging forward with elbows. One of those lands and cuts Kim on her cheek, but Cachoeira is eating punches in bunches for her efforts. Cachoeira has decides to throw only elbows, and quite a few are landing. The Brazilian measures a right haymaker and connects near the fence. They are just brawling in a phone both, both trading heavy punches. Cachoeira marches forward, landing a pair of jumping knees. A standing elbow on the break lands for Cachoeira, and that one also cuts Kim. A spirited ending for Cachoeira, who appeared dead in the water earlier in the round.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kim (29-28 Kim)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Kim (29-28 Kim)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kim (29-28 Kim)

The Official Result
Priscila Cachoeira def. Ji Yeon Kim via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Feb 21, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Big Brady picks Ji Yeon Kim to win by decision. He notes Kim has a seven-inch reach advantage and throws high volume, while Cachoeira absorbs 6.97 significant strikes per minute with terrible defense. He calls Cachoeira 'ketchup cheating' and says she is very hittable. Brady thinks Kim is more defensively sound and will outwork Cachoeira, though he acknowledges both fighters are low level and the fight is on the main card surprisingly.

Kim by decision
"I gotta go with um jinyoung kim i guess i think the seven inches is huge she's the more defensively sound at least with kim she's not going to block punches with her face"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Feb 23, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Priscila Cachoeira

Cody leans toward Cachoeira as a dog, noting her pressure and power could overwhelm Kim, who lacks takedown ability. He mentions Kim's reach advantage but doubts her power to keep Cachoeira off. Cody calls it a 'dog or pass' fight and suggests Cachoeira inside the distance at +400 as a possible bet.

Cachoeira inside distance +400
"cab inside the distance like plus 400. that may be something"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Feb 24, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Daniel Levi picks Ji Yeon Kim to win by decision. He notes Kim has a reach and volume advantage, and that she has been training in Vegas to avoid jet lag. Levi is concerned that Kim's fights sometimes play out too close, but believes her durability and technical boxing will overcome Cachoeira's power. He mentions Cachoeira is predictable and lacks ground game.

"i think that jion kim lands the more volume on her picks her apart and wins this decision"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Feb 23, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

The host leans with Kim due to her more refined striking and better technique, expecting her to stay on the back foot and land jabs and one-twos while avoiding Cachoeira's power shots. He notes Cachoeira is flat-footed and lacks speed, which could be her downfall. However, he is not confident enough to bet at -165, saying the margin for error is thin for Kim. He predicts a decision win for Kim.

"i do still lean on the kim's side i do lean the girl with the technique and the more precise striking"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Feb 23, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Paul leans toward Kim, citing her improved volume and defense in recent fights, especially against Molly McCann. He notes Cachoeira's poor technique and tendency to gas, and believes Kim's volume will take over as the fight progresses. However, he acknowledges women's MMA volatility and calls it a 'dog or pass' situation.

"i would lean towards kim i'm not betting it i don't think though"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 21, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

The MMA Guru picks Ji Yeon Kim to win by 30-27 unanimous decision. He cites Kim's significant reach advantage (72 inches vs 66-67) and believes the fight will stay on the feet, where Kim's range and cardio will allow her to outpoint Cachoeira. He references their common opponent Molly McCann, noting that Kim had a closer fight with McCann than Cachoeira did. The Guru expects competitive rounds but sees Kim pulling ahead as the fight progresses.

30-27 unanimous decision
"i'm going to go with you on kim 30 27 decision"
LOSS vs Molly McCann
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till · Sep 04, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Molly McCann 0 127 of 272 46% 130 of 275 2 of 3 66% 0 0 0:47
Ji Yeon Kim 0 122 of 361 33% 134 of 374 0 of 2 0% 0 0 2:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Molly McCann 0 21 of 51 41% 23 of 53 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:32
Ji Yeon Kim 0 24 of 75 32% 35 of 87 0 of 2 0% 0 0 2:35
2 Molly McCann 0 51 of 101 50% 51 of 101 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:15
Ji Yeon Kim 0 42 of 124 33% 42 of 124 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Molly McCann 0 55 of 120 45% 56 of 121 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 56 of 162 34% 57 of 163 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Molly McCann 127 of 272 46% 110 of 249 16 of 22 1 of 1 126 of 270 1 of 2 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 122 of 361 33% 87 of 316 24 of 33 11 of 12 114 of 349 6 of 10 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Molly McCann 21 of 51 41% 17 of 45 4 of 6 0 of 0 21 of 51 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 24 of 75 32% 15 of 63 7 of 9 2 of 3 17 of 64 5 of 9 2 of 2
2 Molly McCann 51 of 101 50% 43 of 93 7 of 7 1 of 1 51 of 101 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 42 of 124 33% 27 of 106 8 of 11 7 of 7 42 of 124 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Molly McCann 55 of 120 45% 50 of 111 5 of 9 0 of 0 54 of 118 1 of 2 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 56 of 162 34% 45 of 147 9 of 13 2 of 2 55 of 161 1 of 1 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 31, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by decision, citing her superior striking accuracy (50% vs Kim's 34%) and volume. He notes Kim has a 10-inch reach advantage but doesn't use it effectively and misses a lot. McCann can also mix in takedowns against Kim, who has poor takedown defense (42%). Brady points out that McCann's losses have come against grapplers, while Kim is not a wrestler. He expects McCann to win a decision.

"i like molly mccann to win by decision kim is very tough she's never been knocked out"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Sep 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody slightly leans McCann, noting her wrestling and ground-and-pound against lower-level opposition. He acknowledges Kim's 10-inch reach advantage and better striking, but thinks McCann can get takedowns and grind out a decision. He is not confident and may flip depending on weigh-ins.

"i'm going to go with my mccann"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

I like Kim here. She has a huge size advantage—10-inch reach and 3-inch height advantage. She's fought much better competition like Antonina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso and had moments standing with them. McCann's wins are over low-level opponents, and she lost to the only decent fighters she faced. Kim's takedown defense has been a concern, but McCann isn't a great wrestler and her control time is weak. I think Kim wins the stand-up easily and can even finish. I'm sprinkling Kim by KO at +1160.

Kim by KO +1160, Kim decision +150
"I really like Kim here... I think she's much better on the feet than Molly McCann... I'm gonna take a little sprinkle on that KO prop."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Sep 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Paul is high on Kim, calling her the best bet on the card. He cites the 10-inch reach advantage and Kim's superior striking. He doubts McCann can sustain wrestling for three rounds and thinks Kim will win on the feet. He plans to bet Kim.

"i feel like kim may be the best bet on the cart"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Aug 30, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann to win by close decision. He calls it a pick'em fight but trusts McCann's toughness and grit to push the pace and finish rounds strong. He notes McCann's wins over Ariane Lipski, Diana Belbita, and Priscila Cachoeira as evidence of her ability to grind out decisions. He expects a split decision 29-28.

"i think i'm going to go with molly mccann i think she's just a bit tougher and a bit grindier"
LOSS vs Alexa Grasso
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic · Aug 29, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Alexa Grasso 0 68 of 188 36% 85 of 206 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:46
Ji Yeon Kim 0 88 of 182 48% 123 of 220 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:07
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Alexa Grasso 0 35 of 79 44% 35 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 36 of 77 46% 36 of 77 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Alexa Grasso 0 22 of 73 30% 22 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Ji Yeon Kim 0 36 of 73 49% 37 of 74 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Alexa Grasso 0 11 of 36 30% 28 of 54 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:46
Ji Yeon Kim 0 16 of 32 50% 50 of 69 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:07
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Alexa Grasso 68 of 188 36% 61 of 177 4 of 6 3 of 5 65 of 184 3 of 4 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 88 of 182 48% 51 of 134 19 of 23 18 of 25 81 of 174 3 of 3 4 of 5
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Alexa Grasso 35 of 79 44% 34 of 78 1 of 1 0 of 0 33 of 76 2 of 3 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 36 of 77 46% 19 of 58 8 of 8 9 of 11 36 of 77 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Alexa Grasso 22 of 73 30% 18 of 67 1 of 2 3 of 4 22 of 73 0 of 0 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 36 of 73 49% 20 of 50 8 of 11 8 of 12 35 of 72 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Alexa Grasso 11 of 36 30% 9 of 32 2 of 3 0 of 1 10 of 35 1 of 1 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 16 of 32 50% 12 of 26 3 of 4 1 of 2 10 of 25 2 of 2 4 of 5
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 27, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Alexa Grasso

Big Brady picks Grasso, citing her speed advantage and ability to get in and out of range. He thinks Kim is slow and hits hard but will struggle with Grasso's volume. He expects a decision win, noting both fighters are not finishers and Kim has never been finished.

"i'm going to go grass so i like her by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Aug 29, 2020 (fight day)
Alexa Grasso

Daniel Levi picks Alexa Grasso by unanimous decision, noting that Grasso is moving up in weight and won't have to worry about takedowns. He points out that Ji Yeon Kim is tough but blocks punches with her face, so Grasso should land cleaner and more often. He expects Grasso to connect more and win a clear decision.

"i'm gonna go with alexa grasovia decision she probably lands more lands cleaner wins the decision that way"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Aug 28, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Alexa Grasso

Grasso is the more versatile fighter with good kicks, takedowns, and jiu-jitsu. Kim has a reach advantage and solid boxing, but Grasso's forward movement and diverse offense should earn her a decision. However, the fight could be closer than the odds suggest, so I'm not betting heavily.

"i will lean grosso here i do think she gets the nod but i think it will play out a little bit closer than most people are expecting"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 23, 2020 (6 days before fight)
Alexa Grasso

The host picks Alexa Grasso, citing that women moving up from strawweight have a higher talent level than flyweights. He notes Grasso's experience, grappling defense, and wins over Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Randa Markos. He expects Grasso to win a unanimous decision, possibly 30-27.

unanimous decision 30-27
"i'm gonna go with alexa grasso getting the job done by a unanimous decision win... 30 27 alexa grasso"
WIN vs Nadia Kassem
TKO (body punches) R2 4:59 · UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya · Oct 05, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ji Yeon Kim 0 45 of 131 34% 53 of 139 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:04
Nadia Kassem 1 80 of 179 44% 83 of 185 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:10
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ji Yeon Kim 0 20 of 53 37% 28 of 61 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:04
Nadia Kassem 0 20 of 54 37% 22 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
2 Ji Yeon Kim 0 25 of 78 32% 25 of 78 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Nadia Kassem 1 60 of 125 48% 61 of 126 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ji Yeon Kim 45 of 131 34% 9 of 67 31 of 56 5 of 8 40 of 119 4 of 8 1 of 4
Nadia Kassem 80 of 179 44% 64 of 151 12 of 19 4 of 9 74 of 167 5 of 8 1 of 4
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ji Yeon Kim 20 of 53 37% 6 of 28 12 of 22 2 of 3 17 of 45 2 of 4 1 of 4
Nadia Kassem 20 of 54 37% 17 of 45 3 of 8 0 of 1 19 of 49 0 of 1 1 of 4
2 Ji Yeon Kim 25 of 78 32% 3 of 39 19 of 34 3 of 5 23 of 74 2 of 4 0 of 0
Nadia Kassem 60 of 125 48% 47 of 106 9 of 11 4 of 8 55 of 118 5 of 7 0 of 0
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale · Nov 30, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Antonina Shevchenko 0 33 of 128 25% 85 of 188 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:37
Ji Yeon Kim 0 66 of 134 49% 87 of 167 2 of 2 100% 0 0 4:56
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Antonina Shevchenko 0 9 of 50 18% 16 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:32
Ji Yeon Kim 0 15 of 35 42% 19 of 42 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:12
2 Antonina Shevchenko 0 12 of 46 26% 30 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:44
Ji Yeon Kim 0 24 of 53 45% 29 of 59 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:02
3 Antonina Shevchenko 0 12 of 32 37% 39 of 63 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:21
Ji Yeon Kim 0 27 of 46 58% 39 of 66 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:42
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Antonina Shevchenko 33 of 128 25% 18 of 113 5 of 5 10 of 10 26 of 116 7 of 12 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 66 of 134 49% 41 of 101 18 of 26 7 of 7 46 of 106 14 of 19 6 of 9
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Antonina Shevchenko 9 of 50 18% 3 of 44 2 of 2 4 of 4 6 of 47 3 of 3 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 15 of 35 42% 10 of 30 4 of 4 1 of 1 13 of 33 2 of 2 0 of 0
2 Antonina Shevchenko 12 of 46 26% 8 of 42 2 of 2 2 of 2 10 of 44 2 of 2 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 24 of 53 45% 16 of 41 6 of 10 2 of 2 19 of 45 5 of 8 0 of 0
3 Antonina Shevchenko 12 of 32 37% 7 of 27 1 of 1 4 of 4 10 of 25 2 of 7 0 of 0
Ji Yeon Kim 27 of 46 58% 15 of 30 8 of 12 4 of 4 14 of 28 7 of 9 6 of 9
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards · Jun 23, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ji Yeon Kim 0 73 of 241 30% 93 of 261 0 of 0 --- 0 0 2:25
Melinda Fábián 0 72 of 173 41% 79 of 180 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ji Yeon Kim 0 33 of 113 29% 35 of 115 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:17
Melinda Fábián 0 34 of 79 43% 34 of 79 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Ji Yeon Kim 0 20 of 62 32% 23 of 65 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:31
Melinda Fábián 0 17 of 48 35% 17 of 48 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
3 Ji Yeon Kim 0 20 of 66 30% 35 of 81 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:37
Melinda Fábián 0 21 of 46 45% 28 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ji Yeon Kim 73 of 241 30% 46 of 205 22 of 29 5 of 7 52 of 215 21 of 26 0 of 0
Melinda Fábián 72 of 173 41% 39 of 127 11 of 18 22 of 28 66 of 154 6 of 19 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ji Yeon Kim 33 of 113 29% 24 of 103 7 of 7 2 of 3 27 of 106 6 of 7 0 of 0
Melinda Fábián 34 of 79 43% 16 of 60 5 of 6 13 of 13 34 of 78 0 of 1 0 of 0
2 Ji Yeon Kim 20 of 62 32% 15 of 57 3 of 3 2 of 2 16 of 58 4 of 4 0 of 0
Melinda Fábián 17 of 48 35% 9 of 32 1 of 4 7 of 12 17 of 45 0 of 3 0 of 0
3 Ji Yeon Kim 20 of 66 30% 7 of 45 12 of 19 1 of 2 9 of 51 11 of 15 0 of 0
Melinda Fábián 21 of 46 45% 14 of 35 5 of 8 2 of 3 15 of 31 6 of 15 0 of 0
Expert Picks (5)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 31, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Big Brady picks Molly McCann to win by decision, citing her superior striking accuracy (50% vs Kim's 34%) and volume. He notes Kim has a 10-inch reach advantage but doesn't use it effectively and misses a lot. McCann can also mix in takedowns against Kim, who has poor takedown defense (42%). Brady points out that McCann's losses have come against grapplers, while Kim is not a wrestler. He expects McCann to win a decision.

"i like molly mccann to win by decision kim is very tough she's never been knocked out"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Sep 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Molly McCann

Cody slightly leans McCann, noting her wrestling and ground-and-pound against lower-level opposition. He acknowledges Kim's 10-inch reach advantage and better striking, but thinks McCann can get takedowns and grind out a decision. He is not confident and may flip depending on weigh-ins.

"i'm going to go with my mccann"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

I like Kim here. She has a huge size advantage—10-inch reach and 3-inch height advantage. She's fought much better competition like Antonina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso and had moments standing with them. McCann's wins are over low-level opponents, and she lost to the only decent fighters she faced. Kim's takedown defense has been a concern, but McCann isn't a great wrestler and her control time is weak. I think Kim wins the stand-up easily and can even finish. I'm sprinkling Kim by KO at +1160.

Kim by KO +1160, Kim decision +150
"I really like Kim here... I think she's much better on the feet than Molly McCann... I'm gonna take a little sprinkle on that KO prop."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Sep 1, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Ji Yeon Kim

Paul is high on Kim, calling her the best bet on the card. He cites the 10-inch reach advantage and Kim's superior striking. He doubts McCann can sustain wrestling for three rounds and thinks Kim will win on the feet. He plans to bet Kim.

"i feel like kim may be the best bet on the cart"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Aug 30, 2021 (5 days before fight)
Molly McCann

The MMA Guru picks Molly McCann to win by close decision. He calls it a pick'em fight but trusts McCann's toughness and grit to push the pace and finish rounds strong. He notes McCann's wins over Ariane Lipski, Diana Belbita, and Priscila Cachoeira as evidence of her ability to grind out decisions. He expects a split decision 29-28.

"i think i'm going to go with molly mccann i think she's just a bit tougher and a bit grindier"