David Teymur

MMA Record: 8-2-0
UFC Record: 5-1-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

David Teymur - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: David Teymur has 5 wins in the UFC. David Teymur lands an average of 4.69 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.94 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

6
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

David Teymur, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., Teymur stands at 5' 9' with a reach of 73'. Fighting predominantly from a southpaw stance, he demonstrates an average of 4.69 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career. Teymur's striking accuracy is recorded at 43%, while he absorbs an average of 3.53 strikes per minute. His strike defense stands at 55%, indicating a resilient approach to combat. In terms of grappling, Teymur averages 0.94 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 33%. Submission attempts are not a common strategy for him, as he has yet to attempt any during his UFC career. Notable victories in Teymur's career include defeating Nik Lentz, who held an ELO rating of 1079. His most recent fight was against Charles Oliveira on February 2nd, 2019, where he suffered a loss via submission (Anaconda Choke). Prior to this setback, Teymur demonstrated his prowess with victories over Jason Novelli (KO/TKO Punches), Lando Vannata (U-DEC), Drakkar Klose (U-DEC), and Nik Lentz (U-DEC) in 2016, 2017, 2017, 2018, and 2018 respectively.

Biggest Win
Nik Lentz in 2018
Opponent ELO: 1079

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 9'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
May 01 1989
Age
36
Peak ELO
1086
ELO Rank
284 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
120-42-6
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1061.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1020.6

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.69
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
43%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.53
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
55%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.94
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

David Teymur Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2019-02-02 UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2 Charles Oliveira SUB Anaconda Choke 2 0:55 Loss
2018-06-01 UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes Nik Lentz U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-12-02 UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 Drakkar Klose U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-03-04 UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2 Lando Vannata U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2016-08-06 UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres Jason Novelli KO/TKO Punches 2 1:25 Win
2016-02-27 UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping Martin Svensson KO/TKO Punch 2 1:26 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

David Teymur ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
6 2019-02-02 Charles Oliveira 1131 Loss -14 1072
5 2018-06-01 Nik Lentz 1079 Win +16 1086
4 2017-12-02 Drakkar Klose 1016 Win +14 1070
3 2017-03-04 Lando Vannata 1014 Win +15 1056
2 2016-08-06 Jason Novelli 1000 Win +20 1041
1 2016-02-27 Martin Svensson 1000 Win +21 1021

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