You Min Shin is a South Korean bantamweight representing Pohang Team MAD.

Since making his professional debut in 2023, You Min Shin has established himself as one of Korea’s fastest-rising bantamweight prospects, compiling a 6-1 professional record with four knockout victories. His rapid ascent included capturing the Ring Championship (RC) Bantamweight Championship in 2025 before earning a place in the 2026 Road to UFC tournament, positioning him among South Korea’s top young bantamweights.

Publicly available information regarding You Min Shin’s early life, amateur career, and martial arts background is limited. Verified public sources identify him as representing Pohang Team MAD and fighting out of Pohang, South Korea. His date of birth and amateur background have not been publicly documented.

Striking

You Min Shin has quickly developed a reputation as an aggressive finisher. Four of his first six professional victories have come by knockout or technical knockout, including stoppage wins over Hwi Jae Lee and Avliyohon Hamidov. His willingness to pressure opponents and capitalize on openings has made striking the defining aspect of his professional game.

Grappling

Although best known for his striking, Shin has demonstrated effective submission skills. His most notable grappling performance came at Ring Championship 06, where he defeated the previously undefeated Eun Sung Kim via first-round Von Flue choke to capture the vacant RC Bantamweight Championship. That victory highlighted his ability to finish fights in multiple phases of MMA.

Fight IQ

You Min Shin has shown steady progression throughout his career. After suffering the first loss of his professional career against Bolat Zamanbekov, he responded with consecutive finishes to claim a championship and earn a Road to UFC opportunity. His ability to rebound from adversity reflects maturity uncommon for a relatively inexperienced professional.

You Min Shin made his professional debut in Ring Championship 03 in September 2023, defeating Gun Woo Park by split decision. He followed with a third-round TKO victory over Hwi Jae Lee at Ring Championship 04, improving to 2-0.

His undefeated start ended in October 2024 when he lost via rear-naked choke to Bolat Zamanbekov at Ring Championship 05. Rather than allowing the setback to slow his momentum, Shin returned six months later with a second-round TKO victory over Avliyohon Hamidov at Ring Championship Challenge League 05.

The defining performance of his career came at Ring Championship 06 on August 1, 2025, where he submitted previously unbeaten Eun Sung Kim with a first-round Von Flue choke to win the vacant RC Bantamweight Championship. The victory improved his professional record to 6-1 and earned him selection for the 2026 Road to UFC tournament. Shin was subsequently booked to face undefeated Japanese prospect Ryuho Miyaguchi in the tournament’s opening round.

• Ring Championship Bantamweight Champion
• Selected for the 2026 Road to UFC tournament
• Represents Pohang Team MAD
• Four professional knockout/TKO victories
• First-round Von Flue choke victory over Eun Sung Kim to win the RC Bantamweight Championship
• Second-round TKO victory over Avliyohon Hamidov
• Competitor in Ring Championship

Few Korean bantamweights have progressed as rapidly as You Min Shin. From capturing the Ring Championship title to earning a Road to UFC berth, his early career has been defined by consistent improvement and increasingly impressive performances.

Still in the developmental phase of his professional career, Shin possesses the athleticism, finishing ability, and competitive mindset to become one of South Korea’s leading bantamweights. His performances on the international stage will be the next major step in determining his long-term ceiling.