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.
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
|Loss |align=center| |Ji Hyuk-min |KO (punches) |Black Combat 16 | |align=center|2 |align=center|0:39 |Incheon, South Korea
|Win |align=center|21–9–1 |Shutaro Miyahira |TKO (punches) |Black Combat Rise 7 | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:11 |Osan, South Korea
|Loss |align=center|20–9–1 |Park Eoh-jin |KO (punches) |Black Combat 12 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:11 |Seoul, South Korea
|Win |align=center| |Shin Dong-guk |Decision (unanimous) |Road FC 057 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Seoul, South Korea
|Win |align=center|19–8–1 |Jung Doo-je |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) |UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Seoul, South Korea
| Loss | align=center| 18–5–1 | Phillipe Nover | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber | | 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 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 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 12–3–1 | Tomoyoshi Iwamiya | Decision (unanimous) | Road FC 004 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 11–3–1 | Rob Hill | TKO (punches) | Legend FC 5 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:12 | Macau, SAR, China
| Loss | align=center| 10–3–1 | Adrian Pang | Decision (split) | Legend FC 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 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:00 | Seoul, South Korea
| Draw | align=center| 9–2–1 | Adrian Pang | Draw | Legend FC 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 | Kim Se-young | TKO (punches) | Spirit MC 18 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:52 | Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 7–0 | Yu Woo-sung | TKO (punches) | rowspan=2|Spirit MC 10 | rowspan=2| | align=center| 2 | align=center| 0:22 | rowspan=2|Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 6–0 | Choi Haeng-ki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:55
| Win | align=center| 5–0 | Choi Yeong-gwang | Decision (majority) | Spirit MC 9 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 4–0 | Jeon Chung-il | Decision (unanimous) | rowspan=2|Spirit MC 8 | rowspan=2| | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | rowspan=2|Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 3–0 | Choi Yeong-gwang | TKO (punches) | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:23
| Win | align=center| 2–0 | Jang Duk-young | TKO (punches) | rowspan=2|Spirit MC: Interleague 3 | rowspan=2| | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:33 | rowspan=2|Seoul, South Korea
| Win | align=center| 1–0 | Jun Seong-yeop | KO (punch) | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:32
See also List of current UFC fighters List of male mixed martial artists
References
External links Official UFC Profile