1. Daniel Teymur was born on February 3,1988 and is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist in the lightweight division.
11 Facts About Daniel Teymur
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Daniel Teymur was the Nordic champion in Thai boxing and he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Daniel Teymur won Swedish national championship three times in Muay Thai and once in kickboxing and the Muay Thai Nordic championship one time.
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Daniel Teymur's 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.
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Daniel Teymur faced Julio Arce on June 1,2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.
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Daniel Teymur lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the third round.
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Daniel Teymur lost the fight via submission in the second round.
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Daniel Teymur faced Sung Bin Jo on June 1,2019, at UFC Fight Night 153.
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Daniel Teymur faced newcomer Chase Hooper on December 14,2019, at UFC 245.
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Daniel Teymur lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Daniel Teymur's younger brother, David Daniel Teymur, is a MMA fighter and currently signed with the UFC.