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Ji Yeon Kim (Kim Ji-yeon) was born on 18 October, 1989 in Incheon, South Korea, is a Korean mixed martial artist. Discover Ji Yeon Kim's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 34 years old?

Popular As Kim Ji-yeon
Occupation N/A
Age 34 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 18 October, 1989
Birthday 18 October
Birthplace Incheon, South Korea
Nationality South Korea

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Ji Yeon Kim Height, Weight & Measurements

At 34 years old, Ji Yeon Kim height is 5ft 7in and Weight 57 kg.

Physical Status
Height 5ft 7in
Weight 57 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Ji Yeon Kim Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ji Yeon Kim worth at the age of 34 years old? Ji Yeon Kim’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. She is from South Korea. We have estimated Ji Yeon Kim's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Fighter

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Timeline

1989

Kim Ji-yeon (김지연; born October 18, 1989), often anglicized Ji Yeon Kim, is a South Korean mixed martial artist (MMA).

She was the Jewels and Gladiator women's bantamweight champion.

She competed in the Women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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.

She also wrestled in junior middle school and high school in her native South Korea.

2013

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.

2017

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.

2018

Kim next faced Justine Kish on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson.

She won the fight via split decision.

Her third fight came on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards against Melinda Fábián.

She won the fight via split decision.

Kim faced 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.

She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

2019

Kim faced Nadia Kassem on October 6, 2019, at UFC 243.

At the weigh-ins, Kim weighed in at 128 pounds, 2 pound over the flyweight non-title fight limit of 126.

Kim was fined 30% of her purse, which went to her opponent Kassem.

She won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Kim was scheduled to face Sabina Mazo on December 21, 2019, on UFC on ESPN+ 23.

However, on November 1, 2019, it was reported that Kim was forced to pull from the event due to undisclosed injury.

2020

Kim was scheduled to face Alexa Grasso on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.

However, due to travel restrictions for both fighters due to COVID-19 pandemic, the bout was rescheduled on August 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 175.

She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Kim was scheduled to face Poliana Botelho on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23.

However, Kim pulled out of the fight on March 22 citing injury and was replaced by Mayra Bueno Silva.

Kim faced Molly McCann on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191.

She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

The back-and-forth bout won both contestants the Fight of the Night bonus award.

Kim was scheduled to face Poliana Botelho on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270, but Botelho pulled out instead and the pairing was scrapped.

Kim faced Priscila Cachoeira on February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 202.

She lost the bout via controversial unanimous decision.

14 out of 15 media scored Kim as the winner of the fight.

Along with Cachoeira, Kim was awarded the Fight of the Night bonus award; her second overall.

Kim was scheduled to face Mariya Agapova at UFC 277 on July 30, 2022.