Yui Chul Nam
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Yui Chul Nam 남의철 |
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| Born |
July 16, 1981 Seoul, South Korea |
| Native name | 남의철 |
| Other names | The Korean Bulldozer |
| Residence | Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| 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) |
| Fighting out of | South Korea |
| Team | Free |
| Rank | Black belt in Judo Black belt in Taekwondo Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 남의철 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Nam Eui-cheol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Nam Ŭi-chŏl |
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.
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.
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.
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