Yui Chul Nam

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In this Korean name, the family name is Nam.
Yui Chul Nam
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Born (1981-07-16) July 16, 1981 (age 44)
Seoul, South Korea
Native name남의철
Other namesThe Korean Bulldozer
NationalitySouth Korean
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
Total31
Wins21
By knockout10
By submission1
By decision10
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision5
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Korean name
Hangul
남의철
Hanja
南宜澈
RRNam Uicheol
MRNam Ŭich'ŏl

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

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Background and early career

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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

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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

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
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 Lua error: not enough memory. 2 1:12 Macau, SAR, China
Loss 10–3–1 Adrian Pang Decision (split) Legend FC 4 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 3 5:00 Hong Kong, SAR, China Catchweight (154 lb) bout.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Win 10–2–1 Kota Okazawa KO (punch) Road FC 001 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 1 4:00 Seoul, South Korea
Draw 9–2–1 Adrian Pang Draw Legend FC 1 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 3 5:00 Hong Kong, SAR, China Fight of the Night.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Win 9–2 Hacran Dias Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 17: Korea Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Loss 8–2 Dave Jansen Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 14: Japan Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 8–1 Mikhail Malyutin Decision (majority) M-1 Challenge 9: Russia Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2 5:00 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 8–0 Kim Se-young TKO (punches) Spirit MC 18 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 1 0:52 Seoul, South Korea
Win 7–0 Yu Woo-sung TKO (punches) Spirit MC 10 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 2 0:22 Seoul, South Korea Won the Spirit MC Welterweight Championship (155 lb).Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Win 6–0 Choi Haeng-ki Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:55
Win 5–0 Choi Yeong-gwang Decision (majority) Spirit MC 9 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win 4–0 Jeon Chung-il Decision (unanimous) Spirit MC 8 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea Won the 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Win 3–0 Choi Yeong-gwang TKO (punches) 1 0:23 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Win 2–0 Jang Duk-young TKO (punches) Spirit MC: Interleague 3 Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 1 1:33 Seoul, South Korea 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Win 1–0 Jun Seong-yeop KO (punch) 1 2:32 Lightweight debut. 2006 Spirit MC Welterweight Tournament Round of 16.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.

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See also

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References

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