Strawweight, Ming Shi Vs Ye Dam Seo
Tale of the Tape
Kunming, Yunnan, China
29
Five-foot-three
14-5
Combined opponent’s record: 27-9
Cheongju, South Korea
32
Five-foot-two
7-3
Combined opponent’s record: 18-10
Pros and Cons
Ming Shi
Pros
- Fast hands
- Volume striker
- Strong wizard
- Solid TDD
- Well-conditioned
- Credible wrestling
Cons
- N/A
Ye Dam Seo
Pros
- Good grinder
- Heavy top position
- Submission threat
- Dominant on the back
- Excellent RNC finish
- Good cardio
Cons
- Repetitive movement
- Tentative on the feet
- Limited striking
Prediction: Of all the strawweight bouts in the tournament this is the most even fight. Seo fought on Road to UFC before as a featured fight. Although she lost it was after a nearly three-year layoff and against Josefine Lindgren Knutsson.
Shi has a lot of experience but the footage does lack on her. From what I’ve seen she’s a complete fighter that has all-around good defense. I do have Shi winning because her style is perfect against Seo. Seo is a better grinder but she isn’t going to take down or stifle Shi.
Seo doesn’t do too much on the feet. She’s low-volume and does a lot of the same things back to back. Shi has better hands and throws way more output. I’d actually be surprised if Shi lost this. I’ve got Shit bu decision.
