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| Her third fight cam on June 23, 2018, at ] against Melinda Fábián.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmadna.nl/womens-flyweight-gevecht-tussen-melinda-fabian-en-ji-yeon-kim-tijdens-ufc-singapore/|title=Women's Flyweight gevecht tussen Melinda Fabian en Ji Yeon Kim tijdens UFC Singapore|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2018-05-28|work=MMA DNA|access-date=2018-09-01|language=en-US}}</ref> She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ji-yeon-kim-melinda-fabian-ufc-fight-night-132-results-singapore|title=UFC Fight Night 132 results: Ji Yeon Kim's power wins split-call over tactical Melinda Fabian|date=2018-06-23|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-01|language=en-US}}</ref> | Her third fight cam on June 23, 2018, at ] against Melinda Fábián.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmadna.nl/womens-flyweight-gevecht-tussen-melinda-fabian-en-ji-yeon-kim-tijdens-ufc-singapore/|title=Women's Flyweight gevecht tussen Melinda Fabian en Ji Yeon Kim tijdens UFC Singapore|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2018-05-28|work=MMA DNA|access-date=2018-09-01|language=en-US}}</ref> She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/ji-yeon-kim-melinda-fabian-ufc-fight-night-132-results-singapore|title=UFC Fight Night 132 results: Ji Yeon Kim's power wins split-call over tactical Melinda Fabian|date=2018-06-23|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-01|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| Kim is scheduled to face ], replacing injured ], on November 30, 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/8/18076130/antonina-shevchenko-gets-new-opponent-at-tuf-28-finale-with-ashlee-evans-smith-out|title=Antonina Shevchenko gets new opponent at TUF 28 Finale with Ashlee Evans-Smith out|website=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2018-11-08|accessdate=2018-11-08}}</ref> | Kim is scheduled to face ], replacing injured ], on November 30, 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/8/18076130/antonina-shevchenko-gets-new-opponent-at-tuf-28-finale-with-ashlee-evans-smith-out|title=Antonina Shevchenko gets new opponent at TUF 28 Finale with Ashlee Evans-Smith out|website=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2018-11-08|accessdate=2018-11-08}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Kim weighed in at 130.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126. She was fined 20 percent of her purse, which went to her opponent Shevchenko. The bout proceeded at catchweight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/ufc-tuf-28-finale-rafael-dos-anjos-kamaru-usman-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title=TUF 28 Finale weigh-in results: Dos Anjos vs. Usman set, but two miss|date=2018-11-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Championships and accomplishments == | == Championships and accomplishments == | ||
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Korean MMA fighter For other people with the same name, see Kim Ji-yeon (disambiguation).| Ji Yeon Kim | |
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| Born | Kim Ji-yeon (1989-10-18) October 18, 1989 (age 35) Incheon, South Korea |
| Other names | Fire Fist |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 56.7 kg (125 lb; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight (2013–2017) Flyweight (2018–present) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Style | Sanda, Boxing, Hapkido, BJJ |
| Fighting out of | Incheon, South Korea |
| Team | Impact Gym MOB Traninig |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rd degree black belt in Hapkido Black belt in Wushu |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김지연 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Ji-yeon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chi-yŏn |
Ji Yeon "Fire Fist" Kim (born September 6, 1989) is a South Korean mixed martial artist (MMA). She was the Jewels and Gladiator women’s bantamweight champion. She competes in the Women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Kim was born and raised in Incheon, South Korea. She started training in the 8th grade after seeing a kickboxing match on television, which set off her desire for a career in combat sports.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Kim started her professional MMA career in 2013 and fought primarily in South Korea and Japan. Kim acquired a six-fight winning streak and became the Jewels and Gladiator women’s bantamweight champion prior to joining the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kim made her UFC debut on June 17, 2017. Kim faced Lucie Pudilová at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia in Singapore. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Kim next faced Justine Kish on January 27, 2017, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson. She won the fight via split decision.
Her third fight cam on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards against Melinda Fábián. She won the fight via split decision.
Kim is scheduled to face Antonina Shevchenko, replacing injured Ashlee Evans-Smith, on November 30, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. At the weigh-ins, Kim weighed in at 130.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126. She was fined 20 percent of her purse, which went to her opponent Shevchenko. The bout proceeded at catchweight.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Jewels (mixed martial arts)
- Jewels Bantamweight Champion (One time) vs. Takayo Hashi
- Gladiator
- Gladiator Bantamweight Champion (One time) vs. Miki Miyauchi
Mixed martial arts record
| 11 matches | 8 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8–1–2 | Melinda Fábián | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards | June 23, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 7–1–2 | Justine Kish | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Loss | 6–1–2 | Lucie Pudilová | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia | June 17, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 6–0–2 | Tao Li | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Top FC 13 | November 5, 2016 | 2 | 1:30 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 5–0–2 | Jin Tang | Decision (unanimous) | Top FC 11 | May 22, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Catchweight (131 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 4–0–2 | Takayo Hashi | Decision (unanimous) | Jewels 9 | August 29, 2015 | 3 | 5;00 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the Jewels Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–0–2 | Hatice Ozyurt | Submission (armbar) | Road FC 23 | May 2, 2015 | 2 | 1:14 | Seoul, South Korea | Catchweight (138.2 lbs) bout; Ozyurt missed weight. |
| Win | 2–0–2 | Miki Miyauchi | TKO knees and punches) | Gladiator 81 | March 1, 2015 | 2 | 0:18 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the Gladiator Women’s Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 1–0–2 | Yukimi Kamikaze | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road FC 18 | August 30, 2014 | 1 | 1:57 | Seoul, South Korea | Catchweight (132 lbs) bout. |
| Draw | 0–0–2 | Takayo Hashi | Draw (unanimous) | Road FC: Korea vs. Japan | March 9, 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Draw | 0–0–1 | Shizuka Sugiyama | Draw (Majority) | Deep: Cage Impact 2013 | November 24, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | Bantamweight debut. |
See also
References
- ^ "Ji Yeon Kim - Official UFC® Fighter Profile". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- "Ji Yeon Kim ("Fire Fist") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- ^ "Mizuki Inoue, Ji Yeon Kim Win Title Bouts At Deep Jewels 9". Women's MMA Today. 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- ^ "Women's MMA Report: Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg retain titles in a combined 60 seconds". MMAjunkie. 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- King, John (2017-05-30). "Lucie Pudilova vs. Ji Yeon Kim official for UFC Singapore - The Sprawl MMA". The Sprawl MMA. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- "UFC Fight Night 111 results: Lucie Pudilova edges Ji Yeon Kim in curtain-jerker". MMAjunkie. 2017-06-17. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- "Kim Ji-yeon to face Justine Kish at UFC on FOX 27 | The Fight Nation". The Fight Nation. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- "UFC on FOX 27 results: Ji Yeon Kim takes split decision from stunned Justine Kish". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- DNA, MMA (2018-05-28). "Women's Flyweight gevecht tussen Melinda Fabian en Ji Yeon Kim tijdens UFC Singapore". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- "UFC Fight Night 132 results: Ji Yeon Kim's power wins split-call over tactical Melinda Fabian". MMAjunkie. 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- Marc Raimondi (2018-11-08). "Antonina Shevchenko gets new opponent at TUF 28 Finale with Ashlee Evans-Smith out". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-11-08.
- "TUF 28 Finale weigh-in results: Dos Anjos vs. Usman set, but two miss". MMAjunkie. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- Sherdog.com. "Ji Yeon". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-09-01.