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.
| Yui Chul Nam | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1981 Seoul, South Korea |
| 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 | 30 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 남의철 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 南宜澈 |
| Revised Romanization | Nam Uicheol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Nam Ŭich'ŏl |
Mixed martial arts career
editBackground and early career
editNam 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
editNam 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
editMixed martial arts
edit- 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
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 30 matches | 20 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 3 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 20–9–1 | Park Eoh-jin | KO (punches) | Black Combat 12 | September 28, 2024 | 1 | 4:11 | Seoul, South Korea | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 20–8–1 | Shin Dong-guk | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 057 | December 14, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 19–8–1 | Jung Doo-je | 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 Lightweight Tournament Round of 16. |
| Loss | 18–7–1 | Tom Santos | TKO (punches) | Road FC 038 | April 15, 2017 | 2 | 2:30 | Seoul, South Korea | 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 | 2012 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 | 2012 Road FC Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Loss | 13–4–1 | Jadamba Narantungalag | Submission (guillotine choke) | Legend FC 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 | December 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Tomoyoshi Iwamiya | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 004 | October 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Rob Hill | TKO (punches) | Legend FC 5 | July 16, 2011 | 2 | 1:12 | Macau, SAR, China | |
| Loss | 10–3–1 | Adrian Pang | Decision (split) | Legend FC 4 | January 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | Catchweight (154 lb) bout. |
| Win | 10–2–1 | Kota Okazawa | KO (punch) | Road FC 001 | October 23, 2010 | 1 | 4:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Draw | 9–2–1 | Adrian Pang | Draw | Legend FC 1 | January 11, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Hong Kong, SAR, China | Fight of the Night. |
| 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 | Kim Se-young | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC 18 | August 31, 2008 | 1 | 0:52 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 7–0 | Yu Woo-sung | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC 10 | November 4, 2006 | 2 | 0:22 | Seoul, South Korea | Won the Spirit MC Welterweight Championship (155 lb). |
| Win | 6–0 | Choi Haeng-ki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:55 | ||||
| Win | 5–0 | Choi Yeong-gwang | Decision (majority) | Spirit MC 9 | October 8, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jeon Chung-il | Decision (unanimous) | Spirit MC 8 | April 22, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | Won the 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 3–0 | Choi Yeong-gwang | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:23 | 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 2–0 | Jang Duk-young | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC: Interleague 3 | February 11, 2006 | 1 | 1:33 | Seoul, South Korea | 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 1–0 | Jun Seong-yeop | KO (punch) | 1 | 2:32 | Lightweight debut. 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament Round of 16. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Edgar vs. Faber". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Yui Chul Nam - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ Zane Simon (14 December 2013). "The UFC signs Rashid Magomedov, Tony Martin, Yui Chul Nam, and Pawel Pawlak". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff (1 March 2014). "TUF China Finale bonuses: Kim and Mitrione pick up 'Performance' awards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
- ^ Anton Tabuena (16 February 2015). "Phillipe Nover returns to the UFC, faces Nam Yui Chul in Manila". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Staff (4 September 2015). "Nam confirmed for UFC Seoul". foxsportsasia.com. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ^ 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.
