Yui Chul Nam
South Korean mixed martial artist (born 1981)
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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. He formerly competed in the UFC's lightweight division after fighting in the Korean promotion Road FC.
BornJuly 16, 1981
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea
Native name남의철
Other namesThe Korean Bulldozer
NationalitySouth Korean
| Yui Chul Nam | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1981 Seoul, South Korea |
| Native name | 남의철 |
| Other names | The Korean Bulldozer |
| 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 | 31 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| 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 | |
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
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 31 matches | 21 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 3 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 5 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 21–9–1 | Shutaro Miyahira | TKO (punches) | Black Combat Rise 7 | August 21, 2025 | 3 | 2:11 | Osan, South Korea | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 20–9–1 | Park Eoh-jin | KO (punches) | Black Combat 12 | September 28, 2024 | 1 | 4:11 | Seoul, South Korea | Lightweight bout. |
| 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 | 2017 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. |
