David Teymur is making a name for himself in the lightweight division. The Swede is 5-1 in his professional MMA career with five straight wins -- the last two coming in the UFC. His most recent came on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Salt Lake City when he took on Jason Novelli.
After trading shots through the first round and a half, the 27-year-old Teymur finished things off with a flurry. Teymur caught Novelli with a strong left that rocked him before getting inside and delivering two devastating knockout blows.
BOOM! @DavidTeymur with a VICIOUS knockout of Jason Novelli! #UFCSLChttps://t.co/Skok9O490V
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) August 7, 2016
It was the Swede's fourth consecutive win by knockout. Teymur will likely move up in the lightweight rankings quickly and could be in the top 15 before too long. And if he gets opponents like he called out on Saturday, he will definitely be moving up.
Phase 1: Call out @SageNorthcutt and quote @TheNotoriousMMA
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) August 7, 2016
Phase 2: ????????
Phase 3: Profit#UFCSLChttps://t.co/CH8MuGzFgQ
That's right, Teymur wants a shot at young gun Sage Northcutt. The young American is coming off a decision victory at UFC 200 after suffering the first loss of his career.