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Yui Chul Nam (Korean: 남의철, born July 16, 1981, Korean name is Nam Yui-Chul) is a South Korean mixed martial artist currently fighting in the UFC's lightweight division. He was signed by the UFC 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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Nam made his promotional debut against Kazuki Tokudome on March 1, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale. Nam won the bout via split decision. Their performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.
Nam faced returning UFC veteran Phillipe Nover in a featherweight bout on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. He lost the fight via split decision.
Nam faced Mike De La Torre on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79. He lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.
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
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 25 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 13 | 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 11 | 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 10 | November 24, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Busan, South Korea | Road FC Lightweight tournament semifinal. |
| Win | 14–4–1 | Masahiro Toryu | KO (punches) | Road FC 9 - 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 5 - Night of Champions | December 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Tomoyoshi Iwamiya | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 4 - 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 1 - 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 |
