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Age 31
Height 5' 8"
Reach 67"
Weight 125 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 36
Height 5' 7"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 125 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Lucie Pudilová
3.6 SLpM
37.0% Str. Acc.
4.07 SApM
50.0% Str. Def.
0.7 TD Avg
31.0% TD Acc.
67.0% TD Def.
0.6 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
Lucie Pudilová - Fight History
LOSS vs Luana Carolina
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba · Jul 20, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Luana Carolina 0 94 of 167 56% 114 of 199 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:41
Lucie Pudilová 0 43 of 114 37% 62 of 145 2 of 4 50% 0 0 2:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Luana Carolina 0 33 of 51 64% 38 of 58 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:38
Lucie Pudilová 0 6 of 32 18% 14 of 42 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:11
2 Luana Carolina 0 24 of 50 48% 28 of 57 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:03
Lucie Pudilová 0 22 of 43 51% 27 of 50 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:54
3 Luana Carolina 0 37 of 66 56% 48 of 84 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Lucie Pudilová 0 15 of 39 38% 21 of 53 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Luana Carolina 94 of 167 56% 45 of 101 23 of 35 26 of 31 73 of 142 21 of 25 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 43 of 114 37% 25 of 86 16 of 23 2 of 5 27 of 93 16 of 21 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Luana Carolina 33 of 51 64% 14 of 29 6 of 9 13 of 13 25 of 41 8 of 10 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 6 of 32 18% 5 of 25 1 of 4 0 of 3 5 of 29 1 of 3 0 of 0
2 Luana Carolina 24 of 50 48% 13 of 36 7 of 9 4 of 5 16 of 41 8 of 9 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 22 of 43 51% 12 of 33 10 of 10 0 of 0 9 of 28 13 of 15 0 of 0
3 Luana Carolina 37 of 66 56% 18 of 36 10 of 17 9 of 13 32 of 60 5 of 6 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 15 of 39 38% 8 of 28 5 of 9 2 of 2 13 of 36 2 of 3 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 14, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

Angelo is surprised that Luana Carolina is a plus-money underdog, as he believes she is the better striker with solid takedown defense and clinch work. He notes that Lucie Pudilová has poor takedown defense and is not the better wrestler or striker. He has placed a half-unit bet on Luana at plus money, expecting the line to move.

half unit bet at plus money
"Lanna Carolina is going to be the pick she's a plus money Underdog and I have a half a unit bet on her at plus money"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

Cody picks Carolina, highlighting her better competition, volume, and ability to defend takedowns. He notes Pudilová's poor takedown accuracy and that she struggles when taken down. He thinks Carolina will win with damage in the clinch and on the ground, and that judges will favor her output.

"She's the player for me this week."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

Daniel Vreeland picks Luana Carolina, citing Pudilová's poor record with judges and her increased hesitancy. He notes Carolina's Muay Thai background and recent submission win. Vreeland expects a kickboxing match that goes to decision, with Carolina getting the nod.

"I see it going all three and uh Lana is going to get the decision here the judges hate uh the judges AB absolutely hate Lucia pudova"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Pudilová is a slight underdog at +100. She has improved her grappling since her first UFC stint and can use her striking to set up takedowns, unlike Stoliarenko who pulls guard. Pudilová's aggressiveness and ability to mix in takedowns should keep Carolina uncomfortable at distance. I think Pudilová is the better overall fighter and can grind out a decision win.

"I do think that pudova is the better overall fighter and optically speaking I think she can make it look better for the judges so give me pudilova and Pila by decision"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

Paul agrees, saying Carolina is the pick all day. He thinks wrestling will be negated and that Carolina's striking and clinch work will be key. He was impressed with her win over Stoliarenko.

"I think it's Carolina all day to be perfectly honest."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 16, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Luana Carolina

The MMA Guru picks Luana Carolina, calling Lucie Pudilová 'garbage'. He notes Carolina stuffed takedowns from Lupita Godinez, who has good wrestling, and believes Carolina can out-grapple or out-strike Pudilová. He compares Pudilová's win over Yanan Wu unfavorably to Carolina's similar style, and cites Carolina's size and reach advantage.

"I'm going to go with Lanna Carolina because uh Lucy pyo's garbage"
LOSS vs Ailín Pérez
Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig · Nov 18, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Ailín Pérez 0 20 of 42 47% 41 of 67 0 of 0 --- 1 0 4:09
Lucie Pudilová 0 42 of 74 56% 123 of 180 2 of 8 25% 0 0 8:36
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Ailín Pérez 0 2 of 10 20% 3 of 12 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Lucie Pudilová 0 12 of 26 46% 48 of 64 1 of 2 50% 0 0 3:49
2 Ailín Pérez 0 2 of 8 25% 2 of 8 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Lucie Pudilová 0 25 of 37 67% 66 of 100 1 of 2 50% 0 0 4:26
3 Ailín Pérez 0 16 of 24 66% 36 of 47 0 of 0 --- 1 0 4:09
Lucie Pudilová 0 5 of 11 45% 9 of 16 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:21
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Ailín Pérez 20 of 42 47% 13 of 31 7 of 9 0 of 2 5 of 25 9 of 10 6 of 7
Lucie Pudilová 42 of 74 56% 31 of 57 5 of 7 6 of 10 12 of 27 3 of 6 27 of 41
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Ailín Pérez 2 of 10 20% 1 of 6 1 of 2 0 of 2 2 of 10 0 of 0 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 12 of 26 46% 7 of 16 3 of 4 2 of 6 6 of 16 0 of 0 6 of 10
2 Ailín Pérez 2 of 8 25% 2 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 8 0 of 0 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 25 of 37 67% 22 of 34 0 of 0 3 of 3 4 of 6 0 of 0 21 of 31
3 Ailín Pérez 16 of 24 66% 10 of 17 6 of 7 0 of 0 1 of 7 9 of 10 6 of 7
Lucie Pudilová 5 of 11 45% 2 of 7 2 of 3 1 of 1 2 of 5 3 of 6 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Nov 12, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Ailín Pérez

Angelo is very confident in Ailín Pérez, citing her incredible cardio and wrestling pressure from her last fight where she set the bantamweight record for takedowns. He notes Lucie Pudilová can be taken down and that -150 feels like a good deal. He plans to bet on her.

Will have a moneyline bet on her
"I like aen in this spot I mean even if she's 80% of what she was in her last fight she should win this so minus 150 feels like a good deal and I will have a money on her …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 17, 2023 (1 day before fight)
Ailín Pérez

Big Brady finds Perez's nickname change to 'Nurmagomedov' hilarious but thinks she earned it with 10 takedowns in her last fight. He sees Perez as a bully who will come forward, push Pudilová against the cage, and take her down repeatedly. He notes Pudilová has better striking but has struggled with takedowns and control in the past. He believes the odds flip is correct and Perez should be the favorite, winning a grinding decision.

"I think Perez goes out there and implements that wrestling heavy game plan wins a a grinding based decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Nov 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ailín Pérez

Cody picks Ailín Pérez, citing her takedown volume and pressure. He notes that Pudilová has poor takedown defense and low striking volume. Pérez can grind out a decision with takedowns and control. Cody also mentions a PrizePicks play on Pérez over 2.5 takedowns.

Cody mentions a PrizePicks play on Pérez over 2.5 takedowns.
"Eileen Perez wins a a semi convincing decision Where She lays on top"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Nov 17, 2023 (1 day before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Pudilová has improved her grappling significantly since her first UFC stint, now using it offensively. She is the cleaner striker and can cut up Pérez on the feet. Even on the ground, Pudilová can throw up submissions and reverse positions. Pérez relies on strength and bullying, which may not work against a technically better grappler like Pudilová. Pudilová wins by decision.

"I'm actually going to lean with pudova to win this fight I think she batters uh Perez throughout this matchup I think she nullifies the control of Perez with her own damage and that will end up being the Difference …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Nov 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Ailín Pérez

Paul picks Pérez, noting her physical strength and relentless pressure. He highlights Pudilová's inability to defend takedowns and her tendency to lose decisions. Paul expects Pérez to control the fight with takedowns and cage work.

"I got to go with E Perez"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Nov 14, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

The MMA Guru picks Lucie Pudilová over Ailín Pérez, noting Pudilová's height and reach advantage as a rangier striker. He rates Pudilová's wins higher, including a close fight with Joselyne Edwards and a win over Yanan Wu, while criticizing Pérez's decision win over Ashley Evans-Smith as unimpressive. He believes Pudilová's improvement and range will be key if the fight stays standing, and doesn't see Pérez out-grappling her.

"I'm going to go with Lucy Pudilova... I think she'll have improved more, I think she's rangier taller, I reckon that's going to be a factor here if it ends up staying on the feet."
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen · Apr 15, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Joselyne Edwards 0 56 of 114 49% 90 of 153 0 of 1 0% 0 1 0:29
Lucie Pudilová 0 39 of 98 39% 74 of 138 2 of 7 28% 0 0 7:29
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Joselyne Edwards 0 17 of 36 47% 31 of 55 0 of 1 0% 0 1 0:11
Lucie Pudilová 0 8 of 27 29% 17 of 40 1 of 2 50% 0 0 3:11
2 Joselyne Edwards 0 12 of 22 54% 23 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:09
Lucie Pudilová 0 12 of 25 48% 24 of 38 1 of 2 50% 0 0 3:19
3 Joselyne Edwards 0 27 of 56 48% 36 of 65 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:09
Lucie Pudilová 0 19 of 46 41% 33 of 60 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:59
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Joselyne Edwards 56 of 114 49% 19 of 65 11 of 19 26 of 30 46 of 98 5 of 9 5 of 7
Lucie Pudilová 39 of 98 39% 27 of 82 9 of 10 3 of 6 21 of 67 7 of 10 11 of 21
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Joselyne Edwards 17 of 36 47% 10 of 25 2 of 4 5 of 7 10 of 25 2 of 4 5 of 7
Lucie Pudilová 8 of 27 29% 5 of 22 3 of 3 0 of 2 4 of 17 2 of 2 2 of 8
2 Joselyne Edwards 12 of 22 54% 2 of 10 5 of 6 5 of 6 10 of 19 2 of 3 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 12 of 25 48% 10 of 23 1 of 1 1 of 1 2 of 11 1 of 1 9 of 13
3 Joselyne Edwards 27 of 56 48% 7 of 30 4 of 9 16 of 17 26 of 54 1 of 2 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 19 of 46 41% 12 of 37 5 of 6 2 of 3 15 of 39 4 of 7 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Joselyne Edwards (136.5: Missed Weight) vs. Lucie Pudilova
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pudilova (-135), Edwards (+115)

Round 1
For the first time in six years to the day, the UFC is back in Kansas City, Missouri, with a Fight Night offering. In the building formerly known as the Sprint Center and now the T-Mobile Center, the promotion throws 14 fights in rapid succession at fans in the building and those watching on ESPN and ESPN+. Of note, the prelims will bring eight bouts in the span of three hours, so the pace should be higher. This presumably speedy slate of matches begins outside of normal weight categories, as Edwards (12-4, 3-2 UFC) missed weight ahead of her bantamweight bout with Pudilova (14-7, 3-5 UFC). The 137-pound catchweight affair will be overseen by referee Dwayne Bess, and there is no interest in a glove touch to start off the night. Instead, the ladies immediately begin to brawl, throwing hands in volume and tagging the other right out of the gate. One particular right hand from Edwards draws a telegraphed double-leg attempt from her opponent, and Edwards stuffs it and gets back up. Pudilova counters a leg kick with a right hand, and Edwards loads up on a pair of overhand rights in response. Pudilova scores a low kick and paws at her nose, which is already showing some damage from the few absorbed blows thus far. Pudilova surges forward and lifts Edwards off her feet to take her down to the mat, where she lands right in half guard. Pudilova controls her adversary, flattening her to the floor and not throwing much of note. A few punches to the rib cage do connect for Pudilova, who is dragged back to the guard when Edwards looks to buck her off. Pudilova is comfortable from this position as well, even with Edwards clutching both of her hands, so that she can posture up and drop down some decent ground-and-pound. Pudilova rains down hammerfists from high up until Edwards boots her off, and the Panamanian even gets off an upkick that stuns Pudilova momentarily. Instead of standing, Edwards remains on her back, and Pudilova adjusts her mouthguard and top and dives back down into the half guard. The boos begin to rain down from crowd, and this spurs Pudilova into action. Pudilova looks to pass to a dominant position, and Edwards turns to her side and slides out the back door to stand back up. Pudilova gives chase, and she swings her way into the clinch. The round closes as Edwards tries to toss her foe down.
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Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova

Round 2
Pudilova advances calmly out of her corner, watching Edwards lob inaccurate bombs at her, until she rushes forward to close up. Edwards shuts down a takedown, and she makes Pudilova pay for it with multiple leg kicks. Pudilova’s offense stalls out while Edwards pecks at her with kicks, and she barely dodges a spinning back fist in time. Edwards sinks in a few body kicks, and Pudilova takes a moment after the second one lands. Pudilova ducks a few punches to pursue a double, and she drags “La Pantera” to the mat while simultaneously turning to land in side control. Pudilova grinds her elbow on Edwards’ face as she maintains heavy top control, with chest-to-chest pressure to keep Edwards flat on her back. Bess asks Pudilova to start working, as the action lulls. Pudilova drops down a few solid elbows on the cheek, and she moves to claim mount. As she does, Edwards flips over to her knees, and Pudilova does not fall off this time. Instead, Pudilova takes her back, where she gets in both hooks and threatens immediately with a rear-naked choke. Edwards fights the hands off from the first choke try, and she attempts to slip Pudilova off of her. Pudilova softens her up with a few punches, and Edwards keeps her stuck from trying anything with a two-on-one wrist lock. Edwards turns to her back, and Pudilova follows her and gets into mount. With 10 seconds to spare, Pudilova sits up and batters Edwards with vicious elbows until the horn saves the Panama native.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-8 Pudilova
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova

Round 3
The last round opens up with Edwards aiming heavy kicks to the calf and big overhand rights up top. Pudilova stays composed and does not walk into anything harmful, and she flicks out a few jabs to keep Edwards honest. Pudilova shoots in from afar for a double, and she gets stood up as she pushes Edwards to the fence. Edwards slowly muscles her around, but Pudilova breaks off and separates. “La Pantera” shoots for her own takedown, and Pudilova tosses it aside and throws out a few kicks. Edwards strikes with several kicks to the thigh and upper calf, and Pudilova intercepts one with a straight left hand. Edwards punches her way into a spinning back fist, and Pudilova retreats and blocks both strikes. Edwards continues to work on the lead leg with pitter-patter kicks, and she smacks Pudilova with a clean left. “Bullet” charges for a takedown, and Edwards stands her up and kicks her in the body with a spinning kick. Edwards circles away on the outside, countering the advancing Pudilova and landing effectively. Pudilova crashes the pocket briefly with an overhand right, and Edwards is met with a knee before she swings a right hand back. Pudilova slams Edwards in the face with a knee, and she level changes to grab hold of Edwards. Edwards turns around, and Pudilova drags her to the floor. Edwards springs back up instantly, and the two remain clinched up. Pudilova misses with an elbow on the break, and Edwards tags her with two right hands. Pudilova surges forward with a few punches, and they trade short shots until the final bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pudilova)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-27 Pudilova)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pudilova)

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Lucie Pudilova via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 9, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Joselyne Edwards

Angelo picks Joselyne Edwards based on her range management and volume striking. He notes that Edwards is a good kickboxer who uses range well, and her 63% takedown defense should ward off Pudilová's takedown attempts. He expects a boring fight but sees Edwards winning with volume and distance control. He is super confident in her but probably won't include her in a parlay.

over 2.5 rounds at -300 considered for parlay
"I'm liking her here for the pick her range management should keep Lucy's power away"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Apr 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady picks Joselyne Edwards as a dog, citing her striking volume and improved takedown defense. He doubts Lucie Pudilová's wrestling, which she only showed in her last fight, and doesn't trust her as a favorite. He expects Edwards to win by decision, but is not betting on the fight.

"I'm gonna take the dog here uh in Joslin Edwards I think she's going to be levels above putulova on the feet just due to the volume"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Cody notes Pudilová has improved her grappling and wrestling, and her aggression and volume should overwhelm Edwards. He thinks Edwards' pitter-patter striking won't be enough. He likes Pudilová by decision.

Pudilová by decision (+155); over 0.5 takedowns for Pudilová
"sign me up for Lucy poodle over by decision Foods by decision"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Apr 13, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Connor picks Pudilová because he likes a newly controlled fighter who relies on her reach intelligently. He notes that Pudilová has takedowns and Edwards is a bad wrestler. He acknowledges that Edwards is powerful and the fight could get chaotic, but thinks Pudilová's experience in crazy fights will help.

"I think I'm gonna go with Putalova. I like a newly controlled fighter. I like a fighter who relies on her reach in like an intelligent way, i.e. jabbing."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Pudilová's improved grappling and BJJ will be key against Edwards, who struggles when taken down. Edwards relies on kicks and distance, but Pudilová is a good enough striker to close the distance and get takedowns. Pudilová's submission defense and top control should allow her to grind out a decision. She has evolved her game since returning to the UFC.

"I'm going to go with Lucy porilova here and I think she grinds this fight out on route to a decision victory."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Paul agrees, noting Pudilová's improved grappling and the fact that Edwards' wins are over low-level competition. He thinks Pudilová's aggression and takedowns will secure a decision.

Pudilová over 0.5 takedowns
"I think I think you would take putalova by decision"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Apr 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

The MMA Guru leans toward Lucie Pudilová, citing her improved grappling and overall development since her return to the UFC. He notes Edwards' striking volume but thinks Pudilová's X-factor of potentially using grappling could edge a close decision. He calls it a close fight and says the line is accurate.

"I will take Lucy putty lover to win this fight"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked Apr 13, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Joselyne Edwards

Zane picks Edwards because he hasn't seen Pudilová handle physical pushback well. He believes Edwards is tough and strong, and will land the bigger shots. He acknowledges that Edwards doesn't do enough work continually but thinks she'll land more damaging shots.

"I'm gonna take Edwards. I think that I have yet to see Putalova really prove that she can handle her physical pushback very well and turn that into a win."
WIN vs Wu Yanan
TKO (elbows) R2 4:04 · UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 · Aug 20, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Lucie Pudilová 0 26 of 42 61% 32 of 48 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Wu Yanan 0 39 of 81 48% 51 of 96 2 of 3 66% 1 0 4:53
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Lucie Pudilová 0 13 of 18 72% 17 of 22 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
Wu Yanan 0 9 of 22 40% 16 of 30 1 of 2 50% 0 0 3:19
2 Lucie Pudilová 0 13 of 24 54% 15 of 26 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Wu Yanan 0 30 of 59 50% 35 of 66 1 of 1 100% 1 0 1:34
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Lucie Pudilová 26 of 42 61% 7 of 18 5 of 8 14 of 16 22 of 38 4 of 4 0 of 0
Wu Yanan 39 of 81 48% 29 of 65 5 of 7 5 of 9 14 of 50 4 of 4 21 of 27
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Lucie Pudilová 13 of 18 72% 4 of 7 2 of 2 7 of 9 9 of 14 4 of 4 0 of 0
Wu Yanan 9 of 22 40% 6 of 16 3 of 4 0 of 2 2 of 15 3 of 3 4 of 4
2 Lucie Pudilová 13 of 24 54% 3 of 11 3 of 6 7 of 7 13 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
Wu Yanan 30 of 59 50% 23 of 49 2 of 3 5 of 7 12 of 35 1 of 1 17 of 23
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 14, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Wu Yanan

Angelo picks Wu Yanan over Lucie Pudilová. He notes that Pudilová is a UFC vet on a second stint but had a four-fight losing skid before being cut. He believes Wu is genuinely better everywhere, with better striking and grappling, and that her losses were competitive against higher-level competition. However, he expresses caution about betting low-level women's MMA and says he might only bet if the odds move to plus money around +200.

Might bet Wu Yanan if odds move to around +200.
"yananwu is genuinely better everywhere yes she's one and four in her last five but she's been fighting the higher level of competition"
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Aug 15, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Wu Yanan

Big Brady picks the underdog Wu Yanan. He sees the fight as extremely close on the feet, slightly favoring Lucie Pudilová, but notes that Wu Yanan has shown takedown ability in recent fights. He believes Wu Yanan can mix in a takedown to seal a round and win a close decision. He mentions that Pudilová has poor takedown defense and no answer when taken down. Brady is not confident but sees a sneaky path for Wu Yanan.

Wu Yanan by decision
"i'm gonna i'm gonna pick you know the dog here to win this one um you won't catch me catch me better now on this one but uh i'll say she goes in here on the feet it's close she …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Aug 17, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Wu Yanan

Cody also picks Wu Yanan, agreeing with Paul that grappling will be key. He notes Pudilova's limited takedown defense and thinks Wu Yanan can take her down. He is not confident and says he won't bet it heavily.

"i'll join you on woo um just because of that yeah it'll be a lot more fun but i mean i'm not i'm not going to be batting that"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Aug 18, 2022 (2 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

Pudilová is the better striker with more power, but the fight is a toss-up. The host would only bet if Pudilová becomes plus money, and would then consider a small play on her by decision. He is not confident enough to bet at current odds.

Would consider Pudilová by decision (+110) if she becomes plus money.
"The only way i'd looked about this fight is if putilova actually becomes plus money."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Aug 17, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Wu Yanan

Paul picks Wu Yanan, citing her grappling edge and the fact that Pudilova has poor takedown defense. He notes it's a low-level women's MMA fight and expects grappling to be key. He admits he's not confident and calls it a 'dogger pass'.

"i think i gotta go with wu yannan on the basis of you know mid-level women's mma fight low-level women's mma fight grappling is probably going to end up being key here and she's got the grappling edge so"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Aug 20, 2022 (fight day)
Lucie Pudilová

The Guru initially forgot his pick and had to check, eventually settling on Lucie Pudilová by decision. He thinks she will minorly outstrike Yanan in every round and mix in takedowns at the end of rounds to secure them. He calls her very good and underrated, and believes her experience against decent competition will allow her to win 27-30 via unanimous decision.

Wins by unanimous decision 27-30
"i picked putilova okay we'll go uh lucy put it over then uh by decision 27"
LOSS vs Justine Kish
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos · Jan 25, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Justine Kish 0 62 of 129 48% 66 of 135 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:34
Lucie Pudilová 0 29 of 143 20% 47 of 165 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:09
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Justine Kish 0 21 of 43 48% 22 of 45 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Lucie Pudilová 0 11 of 46 23% 17 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:04
2 Justine Kish 0 23 of 41 56% 24 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:07
Lucie Pudilová 0 11 of 51 21% 16 of 57 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:05
3 Justine Kish 0 18 of 45 40% 20 of 48 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:27
Lucie Pudilová 0 7 of 46 15% 14 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Justine Kish 62 of 129 48% 17 of 70 16 of 23 29 of 36 50 of 108 10 of 14 2 of 7
Lucie Pudilová 29 of 143 20% 22 of 131 6 of 11 1 of 1 25 of 137 4 of 6 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Justine Kish 21 of 43 48% 5 of 25 6 of 7 10 of 11 16 of 38 5 of 5 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 11 of 46 23% 7 of 41 4 of 5 0 of 0 7 of 42 4 of 4 0 of 0
2 Justine Kish 23 of 41 56% 6 of 20 7 of 10 10 of 11 20 of 34 3 of 7 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 11 of 51 21% 9 of 47 1 of 3 1 of 1 11 of 50 0 of 1 0 of 0
3 Justine Kish 18 of 45 40% 6 of 25 3 of 6 9 of 14 14 of 36 2 of 2 2 of 7
Lucie Pudilová 7 of 46 15% 6 of 43 1 of 3 0 of 0 7 of 45 0 of 1 0 of 0
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jan 24, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Justine Kish

Daniel picks Justine Kish to win by decision, believing she is motivated and can return to her early UFC form with forward pressure. He notes that Pudilová has lapses in her fights and that Kish has experience against top-15 opponents. He thinks Kish's intensity will be the difference.

by decision
"I think she's gonna come out here and beat lucia putlova via decision"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Jan 20, 2020 (5 days before fight)
Lucie Pudilová

The MMA Guru picks Lucie Pudilová, citing her better record and lesser reach advantage. He doesn't show much interest in the fight, noting the women's flyweight division is thin and that being in the top 15 is basically the standard.

"I'm gonna go Lucy put it over Justin Kish as are much better record bear record I guess but less as well lesser reach a smaller girl"
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) R2 1:20 · UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler · Aug 03, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Antonina Shevchenko 0 16 of 23 69% 36 of 44 0 of 0 --- 3 0 1:54
Lucie Pudilová 0 6 of 16 37% 12 of 24 1 of 5 20% 0 0 2:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Antonina Shevchenko 0 16 of 21 76% 34 of 39 0 of 0 --- 2 0 1:37
Lucie Pudilová 0 6 of 11 54% 11 of 18 1 of 3 33% 0 0 1:40
2 Antonina Shevchenko 0 0 of 2 0% 2 of 5 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:17
Lucie Pudilová 0 0 of 5 0% 1 of 6 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:39
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Antonina Shevchenko 16 of 23 69% 3 of 6 9 of 13 4 of 4 1 of 3 15 of 20 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 6 of 16 37% 3 of 12 3 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 8 5 of 7 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Antonina Shevchenko 16 of 21 76% 3 of 4 9 of 13 4 of 4 1 of 1 15 of 20 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 6 of 11 54% 3 of 7 3 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 3 5 of 7 1 of 1
2 Antonina Shevchenko 0 of 2 0% 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 0 of 5 0% 0 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 5 0 of 0 0 of 0
LOSS vs Liz Carmouche
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Santos · Feb 23, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Liz Carmouche 0 14 of 29 48% 40 of 56 3 of 3 100% 2 0 5:59
Lucie Pudilová 0 33 of 105 31% 57 of 133 0 of 1 0% 2 1 1:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Liz Carmouche 0 4 of 4 100% 25 of 26 1 of 1 100% 0 0 4:10
Lucie Pudilová 0 6 of 20 30% 18 of 33 0 of 1 0% 2 0 0:00
2 Liz Carmouche 0 3 of 10 30% 5 of 12 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:53
Lucie Pudilová 0 8 of 35 22% 9 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:45
3 Liz Carmouche 0 7 of 15 46% 10 of 18 1 of 1 100% 2 0 0:56
Lucie Pudilová 0 19 of 50 38% 30 of 64 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:34
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Liz Carmouche 14 of 29 48% 3 of 12 4 of 8 7 of 9 9 of 24 2 of 2 3 of 3
Lucie Pudilová 33 of 105 31% 13 of 77 3 of 6 17 of 22 15 of 81 2 of 4 16 of 20
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Liz Carmouche 4 of 4 100% 2 of 2 0 of 0 2 of 2 2 of 2 2 of 2 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 6 of 20 30% 5 of 17 1 of 2 0 of 1 3 of 15 2 of 4 1 of 1
2 Liz Carmouche 3 of 10 30% 0 of 4 0 of 2 3 of 4 3 of 10 0 of 0 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 8 of 35 22% 4 of 30 2 of 2 2 of 3 5 of 28 0 of 0 3 of 7
3 Liz Carmouche 7 of 15 46% 1 of 6 4 of 6 2 of 3 4 of 12 0 of 0 3 of 3
Lucie Pudilová 19 of 50 38% 4 of 30 0 of 2 15 of 18 7 of 38 0 of 0 12 of 12
LOSS vs Irene Aldana
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till · Sep 08, 2018
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Irene Aldana 0 119 of 226 52% 121 of 228 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Lucie Pudilová 0 105 of 329 31% 110 of 336 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:18
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Irene Aldana 0 27 of 51 52% 27 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Lucie Pudilová 0 28 of 102 27% 28 of 102 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Irene Aldana 0 36 of 73 49% 38 of 75 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Lucie Pudilová 0 27 of 92 29% 28 of 95 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Irene Aldana 0 56 of 102 54% 56 of 102 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Lucie Pudilová 0 50 of 135 37% 54 of 139 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:18
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Irene Aldana 119 of 226 52% 80 of 164 10 of 23 29 of 39 111 of 216 8 of 10 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 105 of 329 31% 81 of 289 11 of 20 13 of 20 99 of 319 6 of 10 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Irene Aldana 27 of 51 52% 18 of 39 2 of 4 7 of 8 25 of 49 2 of 2 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 28 of 102 27% 20 of 90 2 of 4 6 of 8 25 of 98 3 of 4 0 of 0
2 Irene Aldana 36 of 73 49% 21 of 50 4 of 8 11 of 15 34 of 71 2 of 2 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 27 of 92 29% 20 of 79 4 of 6 3 of 7 26 of 90 1 of 2 0 of 0
3 Irene Aldana 56 of 102 54% 41 of 75 4 of 11 11 of 16 52 of 96 4 of 6 0 of 0
Lucie Pudilová 50 of 135 37% 41 of 120 5 of 10 4 of 5 48 of 131 2 of 4 0 of 0
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
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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