Yui Chul Nam | |
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | July 16, 1981
Native name | 남의철 |
Other names | The Korean Bulldozer |
Residence | Seoul, South Korea |
Nationality | South Korean |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
Division | Lightweight (155 lb) |
Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) [1] |
Style | Taekwondo, Judo, BJJ |
Fighting out of | South Korea |
Team | Free |
Rank | Black belt in
Taekwondo
[2] Black belt in Judo [2] Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2] |
Years active | 2006 - present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 29 |
Wins | 20 |
By knockout | 9 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 10 |
Losses | 8 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 남의철 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Nam Eui-cheol |
McCune–Reischauer | Nam Ŭi-chŏl |
Yui Chul Nam ( Korean: 남의철, born July 16, 1981, Korean name is Nam Yui-Chul) is a South Korean mixed martial artist. He formerly competed in the UFC's lightweight division after fighting in the Korean promotion Road FC.
Nam began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2006, competing for many regional promotions (including M-1 Global, Legend Fighting Championship and ROAD FC) throughout Asia. Nam was able to compile a record of 17-4-1 before signing with the UFC in December 2013. [3]
Nam made his promotional debut against Kazuki Tokudome on March 1, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale. [4] Nam won the bout via split decision. [5] Their performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors. [6]
Nam faced returning UFC veteran Phillipe Nover in a featherweight bout on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. [7] He lost the fight via split decision.
Nam faced Mike De La Torre on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79. [8] He lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [9]
29 matches | 20 wins | 8 losses |
By knockout | 9 | 2 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 20–8–1 | Dong Guk Shin | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 057 | December 14, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Return to Welterweight. |
Win | 19–8–1 | Doo Je Jung | TKO (punches) | Road FC 043 | October 28, 2017 | 1 | 2:49 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Loss | 18–8–1 | Tom Santos | KO (punches) | Road FC 040 | July 15, 2017 | 1 | 0:07 | Seoul, South Korea | Road FC $1 Million Tournament Opening Round |
Loss | 18–7–1 | Tom Santos | TKO (punches) | Road FC 038 | April 15, 2017 | 2 | 2:30 | Seoul, South Korea | International Trials for Road FC $1 Million Tournament. Return to Lightweight. |
Loss | 18–6–1 | Mike De La Torre | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal | November 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Loss | 18–5–1 | Phillipe Nover | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | May 16, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Pasay, Philippines | Featherweight debut. |
Win | 18–4–1 | Kazuki Tokudome | Decision (split) | The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway | March 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau, SAR, China | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 17–4–1 | Takasuke Kume | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 013 | October 12, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Gumi, South Korea | Defended the Road FC Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 16–4–1 | Takasuke Kume | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 011 | April 13, 2013 | 4 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Won the Road FC Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 15–4–1 | Vuyisile Colossa | Decision (split) | Road FC 010 | November 24, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Busan, South Korea | Road FC Lightweight tournament semifinal. |
Win | 14–4–1 | Masahiro Toryu | KO (punches) | Road FC 009: Beatdown | September 15, 2012 | 1 | 1:32 | Wonju, South Korea | Road FC Lightweight tournament quarterfinal. |
Loss | 13–4–1 | Jadamba Narantungalag | Submission (guillotine choke) | Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 8 | March 30, 2012 | 2 | 0:58 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | For the Legend FC Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 13–3–1 | Vuyisile Colossa | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 005: Night of Champions | December 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 12–3–1 | Tomoyoshi Iwamiya | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 004: Young Guns | October 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 11–3–1 | Rob Hill | TKO (punches) | Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 5 | July 16, 2011 | 2 | 1:12 | Macau, SAR, China | |
Loss | 10–3–1 | Adrian Pang | Decision (split) | Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 4 | January 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |
Win | 10–2–1 | Kota Okazawa | KO (punch) | Road FC 001: The Resurrection of Champions | October 23, 2010 | 1 | 4:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Draw | 9–2–1 | Adrian Pang | Draw | Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 1 | January 11, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | |
Win | 9–2 | Hacran Dias | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 17: Korea | July 4, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Loss | 8–2 | Dave Jansen | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 14: Japan | April 29, 2009 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
Loss | 8–1 | Mikhail Malyutin | Decision (majority) | M-1 Challenge 9: Russia | November 21, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Lightweight debut. |
Win | 8–0 | Se Young Kim | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC 18 - The Champion | August 31, 2008 | 1 | 0:52 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 7–0 | Woo Sung Yu | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC 10 - Welterweight GP Final | November 4, 2006 | 2 | 0:22 | Seoul, South Korea | Won the Spirit MC Welterweight (-70kg) Championship. |
Win | 6–0 | Haeng Ki Kim | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Spirit MC 10 - Welterweight GP Final | November 4, 2006 | 2 | 1:55 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 5–0 | Yeong Gwang Choi | Decision (majority) | Spirit MC 9 - Welterweight GP Opening | October 8, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 4–0 | Chung-Il Jeon | Decision (unanimous) | Spirit MC 8 - Only One | April 22, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 3–0 | Yeong Gwang Choi | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC 8 - Only One | April 22, 2006 | 1 | 0:23 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 2–0 | Duk Young Jang | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC - Interleague 3 | February 11, 2006 | 1 | 1:33 | Seoul, South Korea | |
Win | 1–0 | Seong Yeop Jun | KO (punch) | Spirit MC - Interleague 3 | February 11, 2006 | 1 | 2:32 | Seoul, South Korea | Welterweight debut. |