David Teymur

David Teymur (born May 1, 1989) is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division. He has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

David Teymur
Born (1989-05-01) May 1, 1989[1]
Järfälla, Sweden[1]
NicknameUnderkläder[1]
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofStockholm, Sweden
TeamAllstars Training Center
Stockholm Kickboxing Team
Years active2008–2013 (Muay Thai/Kickboxing)
2013–present (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total41
Wins39
By knockout11
Losses2
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout4
By decision4
Losses2
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
Notable relativesDaniel Teymur, brother
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
David Teymur
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Muay Thai
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2009 Bangkok −67 kg

Kickboxing and Muay Thai career

David and his older brother Daniel started out doing Muay Thai as youths, David started in 2004 at the age of 15, they had grown up watching their older brother Gabriel competing in kickboxing and boxing.

David had a decorated amateur career, at the highest point when he won a bronze medal at the IFMA World Championship A-class in Bangkok, Thailand in 2009. He also won the Nordic Championship once (muay thai) and the Swedish national Championship three times (twice in muay thai, once in kickboxing).[2]

He also competed professionally, where he completed a record of 39–2, with 11 wins by KO/TKO. He won the 2011 King of the Ring tournament in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands.[3][2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Still competing in kickboxing and muay thai at the time, David and his brother Daniel Teymur started to train MMA in 2012–2013.

David made his MMA debut on October 19, 2013, at International Ring Fight Arena 5, where he lost by decision against Mattias Rosenlind.[4]

He rebounded from the loss as he had his next two fights in the same promotion, defeating Veselin Dukov by unanimous decision on April 5, 2014, and on November 22, 2014, he defeated Gaik Pogosyan by a first-round TKO due to knees.[5][6]

On April 4, 2015, he fought Robin Tuomi at Trophy MMA 6.[7] Teymur won the fight by TKO due to leg kicks and punches in the first round.[8]

The Ultimate Fighter

In August, 2015 it was announced that Teymur was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber.[9]

To get into the TUF house, he defeated Thibault Gouti by unanimous decision.[10]

In the elimination round he fought Johnny Nuñez. Teymur dropped Nunez with knees to the body early and with a left hook late in the fight. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

In the quarter-finals he fought Marcin Wrzosek. He lost by majority decision.[12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Teymur made his UFC debut against TUF teammate and fellow Swedish fighter Martin Svensson on February 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 84.[13] He won the fight by TKO after he knocked Svensson down with an uppercut in the second round.[14]

His next fight was against Jason Novelli on August 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 92.[15] Teymur scored a knockdown from a straight left hand in round 1. In round 2 he scored two knockdowns, first by another straight left and moments later he won the fight by knockout after dropping Novelli to the canvas by a right-left hook combination.[16]

In his third fight with the promotion Teymur took on highly touted Lando Vannata on March 4, 2017, in the co-main event at UFC 209.[17][18] Despite coming in as a 3-1 underdog, Teymur got the upset and won the fight by unanimous decision.[19][20] The fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors.[21]

Teymur next fought undefeated Drakkar Klose on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218.[22] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Teymur was expected to face promotional newcomer Don Madge on May 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 130.[24] However, Madge pulled out of the fight in late April with an undisclosed injury.[25] As a result, Teymur was removed from the card entirely and rescheduled to face Nik Lentz the following week at UFC Fight Night 131.[26] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[27]

Teymur faced Charles Oliveira on February 2, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 144.[28] He lost the fight via an anaconda choke submission in the second round.[29]

Personal life

Teymur's older brother, Daniel Teymur, is also a MMA fighter who was previously 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.[30] He is of Aramean descent.[31]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Kickboxing and Muay Thai
  • Professional
    • 2011 K-1 ‘’King of the Ring’’ (Holland) tournament winner[1]
  • Amateur
  • IFMA
    • 2009 IFMA World Cup A-class Tournament (Bronze medal) (-67 kg)[1][3]
  • Regional championships
    • 2008 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship - (gold medal)(-63,5 kg)[34]
    • 2009 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship - (silver medal) (silver medal) (-67 kg)
    • 2009 Nordic Muay Thai Championship - (gold medal) (-67 kg)[1][35]
    • Gold medal - 2010 Swedish National Muay Thai Championship (-67 kg)[36]
    • 2012 Swedish National Kickboxing Championship - (gold medal) (-71 kg)[37]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
10 matches 8 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 0 1
By decision 4 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–2 Charles Oliveira Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 2019 2 0:55 Fortaleza, Brazil
Win 8–1 Nik Lentz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 2018 3 5:00 Utica, New York, United States
Win 7–1 Drakkar Klose Decision (unanimous) UFC 218 December 2, 2017 3 5:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 6–1 Lando Vannata Decision (unanimous) UFC 209 March 4, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 5–1 Jason Novelli KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres August 6, 2016 2 1:25 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 4–1 Martin Svensson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping February 26, 2016 2 1:26 London, England
Win 3–1 Robin Tuomi TKO (leg kicks and punches) Trophy MMA 6 April 4, 2015 1 N/A Malmö, Sweden Catchweight (159 lbs) bout.
Win 2–1 Gaik Pogosyan TKO (knees) International Ring Fight Arena 7 November 22, 2014 1 2:57 Solna, Sweden
Win 1–1 Veselin Dukov Decision (unanimous) International Ring Fight Arena 6 April 5, 2014 3 5:00 Solna, Sweden
Loss 0–1 Mattias Rosenlind Decision (unanimous) International Ring Fight Arena 5 October 19, 2013 3 5:00 Solna, Sweden Lightweight debut.

Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–1 Marcin Wrzosek Decision (majority) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber December 2, 2015 (airdate) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 22 Quarter final round.
Win 2–0 Johnny Nuñez Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber November 11, 2015 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 22 Elimination round.
Win 1–0 Thibault Gouti Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber September 9, 2015 (airdate) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 22 Qualifying round.

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See also

References
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  4. "IRFA 5 play-by-play and results". mmaviking.com. 2013-10-19.
  5. "IRFA 6 play-by-play and results". mmaviking.com. 2014-04-05.
  6. "IRFA 7 play-by-play and results". mmaviking.com. 2014-11-22.
  7. "David Teymur Added, Trophy MMA VI Card Complete". mmaviking.com. 2015-03-23.
  8. "Cageside Photos : David Teymur vs. Robin Tuomi at Trophy MMA 6". mmaviking.com. 2015-04-06.
  9. "Cast revealed for The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber". sherdog.com. 2015-09-01.
  10. "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 22: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber'". mmajunkie.com. 2015-09-10.
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  12. "'TUF 22' Recap: Episode 11". sherdog.com. 2015-12-02.
  13. "'TUF 22' teammates Martin Svensson, David Teymur to meet at UFC Fight Night London". sherdog.com. 2015-12-17.
  14. "UFC Fight Night 84 results: David Teymur stops Martin Svensson with big uppercut". mmajunkie.com. 2016-02-27.
  15. "David Teymur vs. Jason Novelli added to UFC Fight Night 92 in Utah". mmajunkie.com. 2016-06-15.
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  18. "UFC 209: Vannata-Teymur elevated to co-main event, Cooper-Calvillo bumped to main card". bloodyelbow.com. 2017-03-03.
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