Nam Jin Jo

 
Place of Birth: South Korea
Date of Birth: 12/10/1991
Height: 167cm
Weight: 57kg
 
 

South Korea’s premier promotion Road FC has proudly sent its elite fighter to RIZIN FF. Jo is recognized as South Korea’s top all rounded fighter, having a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu base mixed with sharp, accurate striking. After building his reputation with amateur fights, Jo made his professional debut in 2008. He was crowned ROAD FC Fly weight champion on his 15th fight, by defeating Min Jong Song by split decision after a historical back and forth battle. He was out of competition for a year due to an injury in 2014, but he is without a doubt one of the highest rated fighters in South Korea. Will Jo be able to beat Japan’s greatest asset, and make a statement to Asia, and to the world.