FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Yui Chul Nam
18-6-1
Age
41
Height
5'9"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
Wins By
8 KO · 1 Sub · 9 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 3
LLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
South Korea
Fight History
LOSS
Md
vs Mike de la Torre
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
PN
vs Phillipe Nover
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
KT
vs Kazuki Tokudome
UFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
1.33 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Yui adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (32% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc27%
Clinch
82% acc51%
Ground
48% acc22%
Striking Differential+1.53/min
3.53 landed/min2.00 absorbed/min
3.53
Landed/Min
2.00
Absorbed/Min
1.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed159
Sig. Strikes Attempted310
Key Insights
Yui incorporates heavy clinch work (51%).
Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.8:1).
High KD rate (1.00/fight).
Clinch active: 51% of output in the clinch (82% accuracy).
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
16%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
16%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
21
Total
25
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.33
TD / 15min
0.33
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
50
Attempted
16%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (16%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
318
13.25
Ratio
Absorbed
24
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
46.7
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
63%
R3 vs R1 Output
32%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (13.25x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (46.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 32% of R1 pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
1:49
R2 Control
1:23
R3 Control
2:18
R1 to Final
-68%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+9.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.8pp
Body
-2.6pp
Leg
+9.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-13.1pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights