Nam Phan

UFC |

TRAINING: I’m always tired

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training because I loved martial arts and the competitive aspect of it.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to be fighting for the biggest promotion in the world. It shows that if you work hard, dreams do come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Golden West College and to Cal State Fullerton. I was studying for my business marketing degree

What was your job before you started fighting? I only worked for my parents at their liquor store in Santa Ana as a kid growing up.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I took second at the So Cal Golden Gloves in Amateur Boxing and second at the jiu-jitsu Pan Americans in 2003

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and karate

Favorite grappling technique: sweeps

• Loss to Garcia was one of the most controversial of 2010. It was also awarded Fight of the Night honors

• Team Koscheck member on TUF12

• Was 2-2 in four fights leading up to TUF12

• Competed in Sengoku featherweight Grand Prix, going 1-1

• Pro since 2001

• Has faced Rob McCullough, Josh Thomson, Gesias Cavalcante, and Michihiro Omigawa

• Seven wins by knockout, five by submission

• Loss to Garcia was one of the most controversial of 2010. It was also awarded Fight of the Night honors. Won Fight of the Night honors for rematch win over Garcia

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	6
Record:	17-11-0
Summary:	Well-rounded, experience

Fighter Info

From:	Orange County, California USA
Fights Out Of:	Orange County, California USA
Age:	29
Height:	5′ 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

728

45% Successful

330

Types of Successful Strikes

330

96% Standing

318

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

100% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Nam Phan	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	16	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jimy Hettes	UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	81	11	2	9	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Leonard Garcia	UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	100	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Nam Phan	UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	174	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mike Brown	UFC® 133: Evans vs. Ortiz Aug 6, 2011	60	5	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Nam Phan	UFC® 133: Evans vs. Ortiz Aug 6, 2011	38	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Nam Phan	The Ultimate Fighter® 12: Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Finale Dec 4, 2010	102	0	1	1	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Leonard Garcia		64	2	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Billy Evangelista	Strikeforce – Melendez vs. Thomson Jun 27, 2008	67	4	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Nam Phan	Strikeforce – Melendez vs. Thomson Jun 27, 2008	69	0	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

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