Native name 남의철 Division Lightweight (155 lb) Other names The Korean Bulldozer Name Yui Nam | Nationality South Korea Residence Seoul, South Korea Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Wins by knockout 8 | |
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Born July 16, 1981 (age 42)
Seoul, South Korea ( 1981-07-16 ) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) Profiles | ||
Yui chul nam vs yeong gwang choi
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.
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- Yui chul nam vs yeong gwang choi
- Background and early career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
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.