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Daniel Teymur
Swedish kickboxer and mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daniel Teymur (born February 3, 1988) is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist in the lightweight division. He was the Nordic champion in Thai boxing[1] and he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]
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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 to transitioning to MMA.[3] He won Swedish national championship three times in Muay Thai and once in kickboxing and the Muay Thai Nordic championship one time.[1]
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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 (3 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission). His last fight, prior joining UFC, was at Battle of Botnia in 2016, facing Manolo Scianna,[4] and he won the technical knockout in the first round.[5][6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his promotional debut, Teymur faced Danny Henry at UFC Fight Night 113 on July 16, 2017.[7][8] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[9] Despite the loss, Teymur was awarded a Fight of the Night bonus award.[10]
Teymur faced Julio Arce on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.[11] He lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the third round.[12]
Next he fought Chris Fishgold on February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 145.[13] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.[14]
Teymur faced Sung Bin Jo on June 1, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 153.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Teymur faced newcomer Chase Hooper on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245.[17] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[18]
As of February 2020, Teymur is listed as a former fighter on the UFC website.[19][20]
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Personal life
Teymur's younger brother, David Teymur, is also a MMA fighter and currently signed with the UFC.[21][22] 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.[23]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Danny Henry [24]
Kickboxing and Muay Thai
- Regional championships
- 2008 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship
(-60 kg) - 2008 Nordic Muay Thai Championship (-60 kg)
- 2009 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship (-63,5 kg)
- 2010 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship (-63,5 kg)
- 2012 Swedish National Kickboxing Championship (-67 kg)
- 2008 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship
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Mixed martial arts record
Summarize
Perspective
| 11 matches | 7 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
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See also
References
External links
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