UFC Fight 218: Ji Yeon Kim vs Mandy Bohm 2/4/2023 Picks, Analysis and Prediction
In a three-round fight in the flyweight division, Ji Yeon Kim will face Mandy Bohm. This was part of UFC Fight Night 218’s preliminary bouts. It took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. After two failed attempts, the German fighter Kim from South Korea is currently reeling from four consecutive losses. UFC betting odds are anticipating an exciting clash between two fighters who desperately need the win to keep their UFC membership and fight top-notch fighters.
Ji Yeon Kim vs Mandy Bohm
Date & Time: February 4,2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Betting Odds
Ji Yeon Kim (-159)
Mandy Bohm (+120)
UFC Fight 218: Ji Yeon Kim vs Mandy Bohm 2/4/2023 Picks, Analysis and Prediction
Ji Yeon Kim, also known as Firefist, will be seeking to add another victory to her 9-6-2 record. The 33-year old weighs in at 125 lbs, and is 5’7″. She is now 72″ (reach). Mandy “Monster”, Bohm, stands at 5’7″ tall and weighs in at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter enters the cage with a score of 7-2-0 (1 NC). The 33-year old reaches 71. Ji Yeon Kim is connecting on 5.79 per minute in the category of significant strike, while Mandy Bohm is registering 2.93 significant strikes per hour. Yeon Kim connects on 36% of significant strikes she attempts, while Bohm lands 43%. The fighter’s defense is different for each fighter. “Firefist” allows 5.77 significant strikes per hour while “Monster” requires 4.20. Yeon Kim defends against 56% the significant strikes opponents throw at her, and Bohm stops 58% of shots directed her way.
Ji Yeon Kim’s grappling skills are improving as she averages more takedowns and takes her opponents to their mat 0.80 times per three rds. Yeon Kim scores a takedown 15% of the time she attempts and stops 42% of her opponents’ takedown attempts. Bohm is taking her opponents down on 15% of her attempts at takedowns and stopping 71% percent of their attempts. Yeon Kim, who attempts 0.3 subs every 15 minutes, is the less skilled fighter. Bohm aims to score 0.5 subs every 3 rounds.
Ji Yeon Kim lost to Joselyne Edwards in her last fight. She was defeated by Edwards in round 3. Edwards landed 116 out of 250 strikes in this fight. Kim completed the fight with 87 out of her total 203 strikes. Edwards was able to land 101 of 234 significant strikes, which is a 43% percentage. She was able to land 31 of the 106 significant strikes at her head. Kim landed 40% of her significant strikes, sticking 78 out of 193. She landed 33 out of the 132 significant strikes pointed at her head. 90% of the significant strikes that Edwards connected to and 89% that Kim landed were at a distance.
Mandy Bohm faced Victoria Leonardo in the Octagon’s last appearance. She lost to her opponent and was ruled out by unanimous decision in round 3. Leonardo was successful in landing 64% of her significant strikes at distance, while Bohm managed to land 67% of her significant strikes at distance. Bohm was successful in connecting on 55% of her significant strike attempts, connecting on 52 out of 93. She connected on 26 of the 66 significant strikes directed towards her head. Leonardo was able to land 39 of the 110 important strikes during that fight. She connected on 21 out of 80 strikes directed at her head in regard to placing these significant strikes. Referring to the total strikes thrown Leonardo was 85 out of 166, while Bohm landed only 83 of the 124 total strikes.
Ji Yeon Kim vs Mandy Bohm Free Pick
Due to her UFC experience, the veteran Kim is a favorite for UFC online betting picks. The South Korean fighter knows how to win on a bigger stage.
Free Pick: Ji Yeon Kim -159
