Daniel Teymur

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 and he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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. He won Swedish national championship three times in Muay Thai and once in kickboxing and the Muay Thai Nordic championship one time.

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, 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.

As of February 2020, Teymur is listed as a former fighter on the UFC website.

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 Assyrian descent.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Danny Henry

Kickboxing and Muay Thai

 * Regional championships
 * 2008 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-60 kg)
 * 2008 Nordic Muay Thai Championship [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-60 kg)
 * 2009 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-63,5 kg)
 * 2010 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-63,5 kg)
 * 2012 Swedish National Kickboxing Championship [[Image:Med 1.png|Gold]] (-67 kg)