Daniel Teymur


Daniel Teymur is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist. He was the Nordic champion in Thaiboxing and he competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Teymur and his younger brother David Teymur, started training Muay Thai when he was a teenager. Both of the Teymur brothers grew up watching their older brother, Gabriel Teymur, competing in kickboxing and boxing. Teymur competed in Muay Thai and kickboxing with a record of 27-4 prior transitioned to MMA. He won Swedish national championship three times in Muay Thai and once in kickboxing and the Muay Thai Nordic championship one time.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Teymur fought his first six fights on the European circuit, racking up a record of 6-0, all in first round finishes. His last fight, prior joining UFC, was at Battle of Botnia in 2016, facing Manolo Scianna, and he won the technical knockout in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his promotional debut, Teymur faced Danny Henry at UFC Fight Night 113 on July 16, 2017. He lost the bout by unanimous decision. Despite the loss, Teymur was awarded a Fight of the Night bonus award.
Teymur faced Julio Arce on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. He lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the third round.
Next he fought Chris Fishgold on February 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 145. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Teymur faced Sung Bin Jo on June 1, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 153. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Teymur faced newcomer Chase Hooper on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Personal life

Teymur's younger brother, David Teymur, is also a MMA fighter and currently signed with the UFC. Both brothers transitioned to MMA from kickboxing and Muay Thai in 2012, making their debuts in 2013. A few years later both got into the UFC. David was signed in 2015 and Daniel in 2017. He is of Aramean descent.

Championships and accomplishments