Ji Yeon “Firefist” Kim is a 32 year old Female fighter from South Korea with a 9-6-2 pro MMA record. Kim most recently fought Joselyne Edwards at UFC 277 on Saturday July 30, 2022. Ji Yeon Kim lost to Joselyne Edwards by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Bantamweight division.
Ji Yeon Kim has 9 wins with a 56% finish rate, including 2 by knockout, 3 by submission, 4 by decision.
Ji Yeon Kim is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9-5-2 | Joselyne Edwards |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 277 | 2022-07-30 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-4-2 | Priscila Cachoeira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-02-26 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-3-2 | Molly McCann |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-09-04 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-2-2 | Alexa Grasso |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-08-29 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-2-2 | Nadia Kassem |
KO/TKO
R2 4:59
|
UFC 243 | 2019-10-05 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 8-1-2 | Antonina Shevchenko |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale | 2018-11-30 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-1-2 | Melinda Fábián |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 132 | 2018-06-23 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-1-2 | Justine Kish |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 27 | 2018-01-27 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 6-0-2 | Lucie Pudilová |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 111 | 2017-06-17 | Bantamweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-0-2 | Tao Li |
SUB
R2 1:30
|
TFC 13 | 2016-11-05 | Bantamweight | TFC |
| Win | 4-0-2 | Jin Tang |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Top FC 11 | 2016-05-22 | Catchweight | TFC |
| Win | 3-0-2 | Takayo Hashi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
DEEP JEWELS 9 | 2015-08-29 | Bantamweight | DJ |
| Win | 2-0-2 | Hatice Özyurt |
SUB
R2 1:15
|
Road FC 23 | 2015-05-02 | Catchweight | RFC |
| Win | 1-0-2 | Miki Miyauchi |
KO/TKO
R2 0:18
|
GLADIATOR 81 | 2015-02-28 | 61 kg | GFC |
| Win | 0-0-2 | Yukimi Kamikaze |
SUB
R1 1:19
|
Road FC 18 | 2014-08-30 | Catchweight | RFC |
| Draw | 0-0-1 | Takayo Hashi |
R2 5:00
|
Road FC Korea 2 | 2014-03-09 | Bantamweight | RFC |
| Draw | 0-0-0 | Shizuka Sugiyama |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
DEEP Cage Impact 2013 | 2013-11-24 | Catchweight |
Kim made her professional debut against Shizuka Sugiyama on November 24, 2013, fighting on the main card of DEEP Cage Impact 2013.
Ji Yeon Kim vs Shizuka Sugiyama ended in draw by Decision at 5:00 of Round 2.
Kim made her debut in the UFC against Lucie Pudilová on June 17, 2017, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 111: Holm vs. Correia having compiled a 6-0-2 professional MMA record.
Ji Yeon Kim lost to Lucie Pudilová by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since her debut, Kim has gone on to fight a total of 9 more times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 3-6-0.
Kim's last win came against Nadia Kassem at UFC 243 on Saturday October 5, 2019. Ji Yeon Kim beat Nadia Kassem by KO/TKO at 4:59 of Round 2.
Kim is not currently booked for any fights.
Kim's last loss came against Joselyne Edwards at UFC 277 on Saturday July 30, 2022. Ji Yeon Kim lost to Joselyne Edwards by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Kim has fought 9 times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 3-6-0.
Kim has knocked out 2 opponents.
Kim has submitted 3 opponents.
Kim has never been knocked out.
Kim has never been submitted.
