19 Facts About Tyson Nam

Tyson Ka'eo Nam was born on October 6,1983 and is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division.

Tyson Nam competed in various sports from a young age and began training in judo at the age of six before he began boxing in high school, then transitioned to kickboxing, before turning his focus to mixed martial arts.

Tyson Nam began his professional MMA career in the Hawaii-based promotion, ICON Sport.

Tyson Nam then fought in various other promotions, such as King of the Cage, before he was signed by Bellator Fighting Championships.

Tyson Nam was signed in March 2011 as a short-notice replacement in the promotion's season 6 bantamweight tournament, after the original participant, Rodrigo Lima was forced to withdraw.

Tyson Nam then took a fight in Brazil against the Bellator Bantamweight Champion, Eduardo Dantas.

Tyson Nam was apparently offered a spot in Bellator's next Bantamweight tournament, but Tyson Nam's management advised against it, given the two failed appearances prior.

Tyson Nam lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Tyson Nam faced Kai Kara-France on February 23,2020, at UFC Fight Night 168.

Tyson Nam was expected to face Ryan Benoit on June 13,2020, at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs Calvillo.

Tyson Nam won the bout via knockout just 32 seconds into the first round.

Tyson Nam was expected to face Matt Schnell on September 12,2020, at UFC Fight Night 177.

Tyson Nam faced Jerome Rivera on September 19,2020, at UFC Fight Night 178.

Tyson Nam won the fight via technical knockout early into the second round.

Tyson Nam was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on June 19,2021, at UFC on ESPN 25.

Tyson Nam faced Ode' Osbourne on August 13,2022, at UFC on ESPN 41.

Tyson Nam faced Bruno Gustavo da Silva on March 11,2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.

Tyson Nam lost the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two.

Tyson Nam faced Azat Maksum on July 15,2023, at UFC Fight Night 224.