Yui Chul Nam

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In this Korean name, the family name is Nam.
Yui Chul Nam
Born (1981-07-16) July 16, 1981 (age 40)
Seoul, South Korea
Native name남의철
Other namesThe Korean Bulldozer
ResidenceSeoul, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korea
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight (155 lb)
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)[1]
StyleTaekwondo, Judo, BJJ
Fighting out ofSouth Korea
TeamFree
RankBlack belt in Taekwondo[2]
Black belt in Judo[2]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2006 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision9
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Korean name
Hangul
남의철
Hanja
Revised RomanizationNam Eui-cheol
McCune–ReischauerNam 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.

Mixed martial arts career[]

Background and early career[]

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]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

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]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts[]

  • Spirit Martial Challenge
    • Spirit MC welterweight(-155 lb) title (one time)
  • ROAD Fighting Championship
    • ROAD FC lightweight title (one time)
    • ROAD FC lightweight tournament winner (2013)
  • Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
27 matches 18 wins 8 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 1 1
By decision 9 5
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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
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
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

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Edgar vs. Faber". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Yui Chul Nam - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Zane Simon (14 December 2013). "The UFC signs Rashid Magomedov, Tony Martin, Yui Chul Nam, and Pawel Pawlak". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  4. ^ Hyeong Joon Kim (4 January 2014). "Nam Yui Chul makes his UFC debut, faces Kazuki Tokudome at TUF: China Finale". combatsportsasia.com. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. ^ Matt Erickson (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale results: Yui Chul Nam takes split from Kazuki Tokudome in thriller". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  6. ^ Staff (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale bonuses: Kim and Mitrione pick up 'Performance' awards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  7. ^ Anton Tabuena (16 February 2015). "Phillipe Nover returns to the UFC, faces Nam Yui Chul in Manila". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  8. ^ Staff (4 September 2015). "Nam confirmed for UFC Seoul". foxsportsasia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  9. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-11-28). "UFC Fight Night 79 results: Mike De La Torre takes split from Yui Chul Nam". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.

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