Yui Chul Nam Explained

Yui Chul Nam
Native Name:남의철
Other Names:The Korean Bulldozer
Birth Date:1981 7, mf=yes
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:South Korean
Weight Lb:155
Weight Class:Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach:69inches[1]
Style:Taekwondo, Judo, BJJ
Fighting Out Of:South Korea
Team:Free
Rank:Black belt in Taekwondo
Black belt in Judo[2]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years Active:2006 - present
Mma Kowin:9
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:10
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:5
Mma Draw:1
Sherdog:15987
Korean name
Headercolor:lightgrey
Hangul:남의철
Rr:Nam Eui-cheol
Mr:Nam Ŭi-chŏl

Yui Chul Nam (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

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center||Dong Guk Shin|Decision (unanimous)|Road FC 057||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Seoul, South Korea||-|Win|align=center|19–8–1|Doo Je Jung|TKO (punches)|Road FC 043||align=center|1|align=center|2:49|Seoul, South Korea||-|Loss|align=center|18–8–1|Tom Santos|KO (punches)|Road FC 040||align=center|1|align=center|0:07|Seoul, South Korea||-|Loss|align=center|18–7–1|Tom Santos|TKO (punches)|Road FC 038||align=center|2|align=center|2:30|Seoul, South Korea||-|Loss|align=center|18–6–1|Mike De La Torre|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Seoul, South Korea| |-| Loss| align=center| 18–5–1| Phillipe Nover| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Pasay, Philippines| |-| Win| align=center| 18–4–1| Kazuki Tokudome| Decision (split)| The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Macau, SAR, China| |-| Win| align=center| 17–4–1| Takasuke Kume| Decision (unanimous)| Road FC 013| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Gumi, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 16–4–1| Takasuke Kume| Decision (unanimous)| Road FC 011| | align=center| 4| align=center| 5:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 15–4–1| Vuyisile Colossa| Decision (split)| Road FC 010| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Busan, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 14–4–1| Masahiro Toryu| KO (punches)| Road FC 009: Beatdown| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:32| Wonju, South Korea| |-| Loss| align=center| 13–4–1| Jadamba Narantungalag| Submission (guillotine choke)| Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 8| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:58| Hong Kong, SAR, China| |-| Win| align=center| 13–3–1| Vuyisile Colossa| Decision (unanimous)| Road FC 005: Night of Champions| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 12–3–1| Tomoyoshi Iwamiya| Decision (unanimous)| Road FC 004: Young Guns| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 11–3–1| Rob Hill| TKO (punches)| Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 5| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:12| Macau, SAR, China| |-| Loss| align=center| 10–3–1| Adrian Pang| Decision (split)| Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 4| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Hong Kong, SAR, China| |-| Win| align=center| 10–2–1| Kota Okazawa| KO (punch)| Road FC 001: The Resurrection of Champions| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Draw| align=center| 9–2–1| Adrian Pang| Draw| Legend FC - Legend Fighting Championship 1| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Hong Kong, SAR, China| |-| Win| align=center| 9–2| Hacran Dias| Decision (unanimous)| M-1 Challenge 17: Korea| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Loss| align=center| 8–2| Dave Jansen| Decision (unanimous)| M-1 Challenge 14: Japan| | align=center| 2| align=center| 5:00| Tokyo, Japan| |-| Loss| align=center| 8–1| Mikhail Malyutin| Decision (majority)| M-1 Challenge 9: Russia| | align=center| 2| align=center| 5:00| Saint Petersburg, Russia| |-| Win| align=center| 8–0| Se Young Kim| TKO (punches)| Spirit MC 18 - The Champion| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:52| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 7–0| Woo Sung Yu| TKO (punches)| Spirit MC 10 - Welterweight GP Final| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:22| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Haeng Ki Kim| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Spirit MC 10 - Welterweight GP Final| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:55| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Yeong Gwang Choi| Decision (majority)| Spirit MC 9 - Welterweight GP Opening| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Chung-Il Jeon| Decision (unanimous)| Spirit MC 8 - Only One| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Yeong Gwang Choi| TKO (punches)| Spirit MC 8 - Only One| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:23| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Duk Young Jang| TKO (punches)| Spirit MC - Interleague 3| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:33| Seoul, South Korea| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Seong Yeop Jun| KO (punch)| Spirit MC - Interleague 3| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:32| Seoul, South Korea|

See also

External links

Notes and References

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