Derrick Lewis Ilir Latifi "The Black Beast" "The Sledgehammer" 22-7-0 Pro Record At Fight : 14-7-0 Climbed to 23-7 Record After Fight : Fell to 14-8 -280 (Moderate Favorite) Betting Odds +220 (Moderate Underdog) United States Nationality :This is the UFC 232 live blog for Ilir Latifi vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (29-28, 29-28) defeats Ilir Latifi (29-28) by split decision. The aptly named ‘Boa Constrictor’ has 47 submissions on the record. He was interested in martial arts from a very young age and played soccer alongside Swedish football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic. With the obvious size advantage against Latifi, a. Ilir have been a cash cow for me in general. Ilir Latifi . Song Sep. % Total str. Take a look inside the fight with Lewis, who won for the second straight time to get back on track after back-to-back losses, including a heavyweight title setback to then-champ Daniel Cormier. Latifi is by far the most deserving contender at LHW though. Fighting for the promotion for a decade, Latifi notched a 9-7 record, but has gone 2-4 in his last six fights since 2018. America’s Favorite Video Today. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ilir Latifi has been feeling good enough in his move up to heavyweight that he has no intentions on going back to his weight-cutting days. Hi I’m Ilir Latifi and welcome to Jackass - “Today we are going to go deep into the Congo to track a Bondo Chimp. Sign up below to get notifications about new M&F video!Ilir Latifi was born on July 28, 1983, in Sweden. The lone heavyweight fight on the UFC Vegas 73 card found Swedish “Sledgehammer” Ilir Latifi paired up with hard-hitting Brazilian Rodrigo Nascimento. % Head Body Leg Distance Clinch Ground. FILE - In this Sept. . Arben Latifi is a Nordic martial arts pioneer. Oleinik was the first fighter in MMA history to earn victories in four different decades (1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s). Ctrl Round 1 Volkan Oezdemir . Alex Pattle 9 February 2020 03:08. UFC Fight Night 224 - Rodrigo Nascimento Weigh In. Ilir Latifi hasn’t addressed his religion officially. The 38-year-old steps on the scale at 230 lbs and stands in at 5'10". 10, 2019) from Montevideo, Uruguay, featuring the second-round TKO finish by "No Time. Ilir Latifi has faced a big-time suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission for competing in a fight at UFC Fight Night 211 despite having a staph infection. Aleksei Oleinik vs Ilir Latifi betting odds. In October, UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi admitted, after his win over Aleksei Oleinik at UFC Vegas 61, that he had fought with an undisclosed staph infection. Alexandr Romanov vs. Also just comparing heights is stupid, Sandhagen is taller than Ilir Latifi but it doesn't mean shit. On Saturday Latifi (14-7) will venture up to the heavyweight division for the first time in 12 years to challenge Lewis (22-7) in the pay-per-view opener at UFC 247 in Houston. (2023-06-05 18:19:52 -0400) Chris Daukaus out of Khalil Rountree fight at UFC 289. Since returning to heavyweight, where he fought prior to his UFC run, Ilir Latifi is 1-1. Ilir Latifi. 509 votes, 103 comments. Hill May. Stats | UFC Ilir Latifi Record: 17-9-0 (1 NC) The Sledgehammer Height: 5' 10" Weight: 230 lbs. Even the eagle sign that he is doing with Dana white is in Albanian flag has nothing to do with muslims but is old albanian byzantine empire flag Pedro fought Ilir Latifi on September 9, 2017, at UFC 215. A two-time national wrestling champion and a professional MMA competitor since 2008, Latifi has also competed in Shark Fights, Rumble of The Kings, and GLORY. In his post-fight interview he mentioned that he had successfully fought out his contract. 2. Ilir Latifi Height, Weight & Measurements. The popular former light heavyweight went all three rounds with Tanner Boser. If you’re a fight fan with the soul of a romantic and a love for the cinematic, then look no further than Saturday night’s heavyweight fight between Derrick. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Blachowicz faced Dominick Reyes for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on 27th September 2020 at UFC 253. That classic movie quote is from Indiana Jones in “Raiders of the Lost Ark. 99 kgs) DOB: July 28, 1983 (40) Nickname: The Sledgehammer. The 37-year-old, who’s parents are Albanian, now focuses on training his brother Ilir who is headlining Superior Challenge 8. Impressive even with the quick/soft lockout. In a heavyweight bout in the prelims, Ilir Latifi and Aleksei Oleinik meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 211 at UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Ilir Latifi On UFC Vegas 28 Boser Fight, Derrick Lewis, Training With. Hill | 2022. str. UFC Vegas 61 heavyweight Ilir Latifi admits to fighting with staph infection against Aleksei Oleinik, gets suspended by NSAC for his post-fight candor. 9, 2017, file photo, ILir Latifi, right, of Sweden, takes down Tyson Pedro, of Australia, during their mixed martial arts bout at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta. Nick Fiore (154) Natalia Silva (124. 83 2. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. . Ilir's bicep looks about 30 years older than the rest of him. Latifi är av albanskt ursprung och är uppvuxen i Rosengård . Cody Donovan and Phil Harris vs. UFC 215 (9/9/17) Pedro lost a three round unanimous decision to Ilir Latifi. 5lbs and his fine amount is TBD. Ilir Latifi’s heavyweight run continues. — Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 18, 2019MMA Decisions provides a summary of MMA judging decisions, focusing on UFC resultsAnimals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games. This card features a featherweight fight between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza as the Main Event. Main Card. Rodrigo Nascimento . 2. Oleinik vs. [2] It is also the Albanian way of referring to an "Illyrian" male. He once stated, “I’m both Swedish and Albanian, I represent. Ilir Latifi is the latest fighter to be removed from the UFC roster. One thing you can never say about Ilir Latifi is that he likes to take the easy road. Rodrigo Nascimento Tanner Boser 0 0 36 62 3 0 1 0 UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. And in the two heaviest divisions in the sport, Latifi has a shining example to follow in the form of Daniel Cormier, an equally compact heavyweight who rose to. Ilir Latifi at UFC on ESPN+ 14: Best photos. In the first of the two “UFC 247: Athlete Panel” events, UFC commentator Jon Anik sits down with Reyes, Chookagian, and Ilir Latifi. After an impressive performance at UFC Vegas 61, Ilir Latifi addressed Mark Zuckerberg during his post-fight octagon interview with Paul Felder. Ian McCall vs. ”. Ilir Latifi will make the jump up to Heavyweight to face Derrick Lewis in main card action at UFC 247 on Feb. [7] In 2005, he began to follow in his older brother’s footsteps by training MMA as a result of his dissatisfaction with the constant rule changes in wrestling. ago. Latifi did no damage on the feet, and was hurt stumbling backwards multiple times (appearing that way anyways). All champs and have literal zero drawing ability. Volkan Oezdemir ended his losing skid in emphatic fashion with a dominant display of offensive against Ilir Latifi at UFC on ESPN+ 14. 5 lbs: REACH: 73. Ilir "The Sledgehammer" Latifi walks into the Octagon holding a record of 17-8-0 (1 NC). 26, 2022) UFC Columbus card airing live on ESPN/ ESPN+ from inside Nationwide Arena in. Ilir Latifi: UFC Fight Night 211 - Dern vs. Ilir Latifi is facing disciplinary action for an admission he made in the cage after his recent win at UFC Fight Night 211. Preux and Gian Villante. For ‘The Brick Layer’ Ilir Latifi, his aspirations go beyond just smashing his opponents. Latifi entered UFC fight #17 on a two-fight win streak. - Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) TD Avg. Lewis (23-7, 1 NC) has won his past two fights. Ilir Latifi ’s heavyweight run continues. Ilir Latifi, Six Other Fighters No Longer on UFC Roster After 16 bouts, Ilir Latifi and the Ultimate Fighting Championship have parted ways. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting. Joined Aug 1, 2013 Messages 2,597 Reaction score 192. 1. Ctrl Round 1 Cyrille Diabate . (2023-06-02 13. February 22, 2023 1:35 pm ET. 2. First streamed on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) set a new precedent in its monthly meeting Wednesday. [5] A two-time national wrestling champion [6] and a professional MMA competitor since 2008, Latifi has also competed in Shark Fights, Rumble of The Kings, and GLORY. Yan) UFC live stream from ESPN+ on Watch ESPN. Ilir Latifi vs. Ilir is an Albanian masculine given name, [1] derived from i lirë, which means "illyrian" and "being free" in the Albanian language. [3] Cartel no MMALatest on Ilir Latifi including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPNAdvertisement. UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. On Saturday night, the light heavyweight. Ilir Latifi 0 0 28 38 0 3 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Jan faced Ilir Latifi on 4th October 2014 in his UFC debut, at UFC Fight Night 53 which he won the fight via TKO in the first round. Something went wrong. 0 0 49 of 77 68 of 152 63% 44% 76 of 105 76 of 160 2 of 7 0 of 0 28% --- 0 0 0 0 3:50 0:00 Per round. 5M subscribers in the MMA community. Finally climbing to the top five of the ranks, Latifi is closer to that gold belt […]Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games. For his next outing. Latifi. 9, 2017, file photo, ILir Latifi, right, of Sweden, takes down Tyson Pedro, of Australia, during their mixed martial arts bout at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta. The UFC announced another change to the card, with Ilir Latifi dropping out of his fight with Aleksei Oleinik due to medical issues. Ilir Latifi . Corey Anderson defeats Ilir Latifi via 3 Round Decision Anderson Decision Round 3. Matt Erickson. His religion is Christianity and zodiac is Leo. Latifi slips out to side control and puts heavy pressure on the head. Str. att Rev. イリル・ラティフィ（Ilir Latifi、1983年 7月28日 - ）は、スウェーデンの男性 レスリング選手、総合格闘家。 スコーネ県 マルメ出身。 パンクラスジム・スウェーデン所属。初代Superior Challenge ライトヘビー級王者。. Atop the list, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight stalwart, Ilir Latifi (16-9, 1 no contest), wrapped up his contract with the promotion, losing a split decision to Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC Vegas. Joined Oct 15, 2013 Messages 479 Reaction score 0. 0 0 22 of 45. Indeed, at Stockholm’s Allstars Gym, Chimaev takes down Ilir Latifi, and he boxes Gustafsson, both former light heavyweights who are now competing at heavyweight. Early Prelims. ) The winner is Rodrigo Nascimento and the fight ended by Prelims in 3. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Kelvin Gastelum off, Ilir Latifi vs. 6 st). 8, 2019. 3. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY SportsLanguage links are at the top of the page across from the title. Ilir Latifi is making his debut in the heavyweight division in a fight against knockout artist Derrick Lewis at UFC 247 and in terms of the difference of size between the two men, Latifi. UFC 251 -- Which fighter faces the most pressure on Fight. Already nearly. It’s the mileage. 2. He is 39 years old and is a Leo. Why did you choose Ilir Latifi and Rebecka Eklund to be the faces of the Blanche campaign? Well, one of them is a very dear friend of mine who just won a UFC match in Vegas. Both fighters have a reach of 73”, while their leg reach measurements are 41” for Latifi and 40” for Knight. Download the UFC Mobile App for past & live fights and more!Derrick Lewis vs. Ilir Latifi to fight Alexander Romanov on February 19. Ilir “The Sledgehammer” Latifi is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist in the UFC Heavyweight division. Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games. Borz is training with UFC Heavyweight Illir Latifi & UFC #8 Light Heavyweight Volkan Özdemir and also Guram Kutateladze stops by. Latifi, winner of two straight and five of. Nasicmento is moving forward and lands a nice combination. Muhammad Ali; Andrei Arlovski; Tom Aspinall; Curtis Blaydes; Daniel Cormier; Junior dos Santos; Fedor Emelianenko; Ciryl Gane; Walt Harris; Jon Jones; Ilir LatifiAleksei Oleinik vs. The action will soon get underway with a heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis and Ilir Latifi. Khamzat is just built tall and slender. This is an interesting and probably quite difficult matchup for 44 year old Aleksei Oleinik. Fans will flock to UFC 196 to watch Conor McGregor, but they just might find there's plenty more entertainment to be had by watching the fights that precede the main event. 5 pounds. Murray - USA TODAY Sports Lewis, The Black Beast , sports a record of 21-7-0 with 1NC while Latifi, The Sledgehammer , is 15-6-0 with 1NC. To see if I could finish it with my guillotine choke. Below, we breakdown the Lewis-Latifi fight, with UFC 247 betting odds and picks. It’s just a little over a month-and-a-half away, but UFC Columbus continues to gain fights. Ilir Latifi was born in Sweden on Thursday, July 28, 1983 (Millennials Generation). Both fighters are coming off losses. 8, 2020. Alexandr Romanov Ilir Latifi "King Kong" "The Sledgehammer" 15-0-0 Pro Record At Fight : 15-8-0The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday handed heavyweight Ilir Latifi a temporary suspension for competing with a staph infection at UFC Fight Night 211. Ilir Latifi is the latest fighter to be removed from the UFC roster. Ilir "The Sledgehammer" Latifi steps into the Octagon holding a mark of 16-8-0. Aleksei Oleinik (+ 150) Heavyweight (265 pounds) Staying with the heavyweights here. Volkan Oezdemir Dominick Reyes 0 0 35 44 1 0 0 0. Neil Seery added to UFC's return to Ireland this summer twitter r/MMA •Ilir Latifi Also Drops Out of UFC 273. Derrick Lewis UFC 216 sly. Ilir Bajri (born 1969), Kosovar jazz composer, pianist. There is no detail about his relationship or love life, as well. Hill from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on May 20, 2023 on ESPN, including the main card and prelims. Ilir Latifi vs. View More. 8. Buckley announced that he plans on dropping to welterweight after losing to Chris Curtis at UFC. Rodrigo Nascimento (264. A two-time national wrestling champion and a professional MMA competitor since 2008, Latifi has also competed in Shark Fights, Rumble of The Kings,. Ilir Latifi. 67 per 15 minutes. Share. First streamed on Saturday, October 1, 2022. . The UFC fighter is a bit undersized as he's 5'10 while most fighters in the. 8 cm). Tanner clearly won round 2, Iir clearly won round 3. Latifi, who had developed something of a cult following among fans, lost. Aleksei Oleinik (UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Fight History. Ilir Latifi has received a temporary suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission after revealing that he fought with a staph infection in his most recent bout in the UFC. Latifi said after the fight he got. December 28, 2021 9:15 am ET. Who else thinks the religion is cool. Lewis had nothing on Latifi when it went to the ground! All he had to do was finish it on the ground. UFC Fight Night 224 - Orion Cosce Weigh In. HOUSTON – Derrick Lewis beat Ilir Latifi with a unanimous decision Saturday to open up the main card at UFC 247 in Houston. Sakai Jun / 05 / 2021: Decision (Split) Herb Dean VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 3: 5:00: loss: Andrei Arlovski: UFC on ESPN 17 - Santos vs. (2023-06-05 18:19:52 -0400) Chris Daukaus out of Khalil Rountree fight at UFC 289. UFC 215 Main Card – Welterweight Bout. Ilir “The Sledgehammer” Latifi is a 40 year old Male fighter from Sweden with a 16 - 8 - 0 pro MMA record. Allstars Training Center representative Ilir Latifi rode takedowns and top position to a split-decision triumph over Tanner Boser in a heavyweight encounter at UFC Fight Night 189. 2. Nick Fiore (-130) Natalia Silva (-800) vs. In comparison, Brazil’s Nascimento was making just his fifth walk to the octagon. He hasn’t earned a. [7] Latifi continued to wrestle in order to pursue his dream of one day being world champion. Corey Anderson Ilir Latifi "Overtime" "The Sledgehammer" 11-4-0 Pro Record At Fight : 14-5-0 Climbed to 12-4 Record After Fight : Fell to 14-6 +100 (Near Even) Betting Odds -125 (Slight Favorite) United States Nationality : SwedenIlir Latifi 0 1 7 25 0 0 0 1 UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. 5" NICKNAME(S) The Sledgehammer HAS FOUGHT OUT OF. Bud Light is set to return as the official beer of UFC in the U. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. , Feb. % Total str. UFC 273 (4/9/22) Oleinik submitted Jared Vanderaa via scarf hold at 3:39 of the first round. UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi talks to MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn at the 13th annual World MMA Awards and discusses his fighting future as well as his teammate Kha. Best MMA Submission of the Year 2018; UFC on FOX 28 Performance of the Night; Latifi Submission Round 1. On Wednesday, the UFC holds two Q-and-A sessions. Tanner Boser Andrei Arlovski 0 0 68 34 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Derrick Lewis vs. Ilir Latifi earlier tonight (Sat. Beast. Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA. Let’s keep it real. Ian McCall vs. ET (9 a. Mousasi, a more than 10-to-1 favorite, worked a methodical striking attack and avoided the brunt of Latifi’s power and cruised to a unanimous decision victory. Rodrigo Nascimento (264. Share. Feb 8, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Derrick Lewis (red gloves) fights Ilir Latifi (blue gloves) during UFC 247 at Toyota Center. Advertisement. TD Def. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). “The Mauler” was making his. Ilir Latifi ’s heavyweight run continues. Reason: Romanov Withdrew. Oleinik (59-16-1), now the oldest and most experienced fighter on the roster, was supposed to face off with Greg Hardy at UFC 270. It's either Blaydes, Latifi, a stipe rematch, or his nemesis JonJones Years didn't turn Mark Coleman into a crafty striker. Ilir Latifi (-175) vs. Ilir Latifi . 13. November 16, 2022 1:15 pm ET. They come out with synchronized jabs. Bud Light is set to return as the official beer of UFC in the U. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. FILE - In this Sept. The heavyweight fighter, 39, defeated Aleksei Oleinik by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 61. A left hook cracks Latifi square in the face. Natalia Silva (124. 05 Str. Ilir Latifi (249. Whittaker, Mighty Mouse, Nunes, Nicco Montano. Ilir Latifi vs Rodrigo Nascimento Official Result: Rodrigo Nascimento (29-28, 29-28) defeats Ilir Latifi (29-28) by split decision | Results, Highlights & More Orion Cosce vs Gilbert UrbinaDerrick Lewis defeats Ilir Latifi via 3 Round Decision Lewis Decision Round 3. Ilir Latifi is a Swedish of Albanian descent mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division of the UFC. S. UFC Fight Night 224 - Gilbert Urbina Weigh In. Peso. Ilir Latifi has 16 wins with a 63%. next year. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Ilir Latifi (17-6) was a long-time light heavyweight contender until he made a recent move to the heavyweight division back in 2020 where he is now 2-1 with back-to-back wins. str. Latifi moved to side control, landing some nasty elbows and forcing Oleinik to scramble. And if you thought “The Sledgehammer” taking on a. Ilir Latifi is climbing up the ladder of success in the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Tanner clearly won round 2, Iir clearly won round 3. 5) vs. Ilir holds Swedish nationality and belongs to the Albanian descent. 6y; View 6 more. The 37-year-old, who’s parents are Albanian, now focuses on training his brother Ilir. Ilir Latifi odds Photo Credit: Noah K. Hill also lost her only UFC main event to date as she came up short against Michelle Waterson-Gomez in 2020. Latifi is a former light heavyweight who has moved up to compete with the big boys. Def. Win 16 Loss 9 Draw 0. Mon, Nov 18, 2019. Watch the Ilir Latifi vs. On Wednesday, the NAC suspended UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi for three months after he competed Oct. Bro. At only 5’10’’ tall with a reach of 73’’, Latifi’s physical measurements are well below the average for the. Rodrigo Nascimento (UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. m. Jun 05, 2023. Ilir Latifi Aleksei Oleinik "The Sledgehammer" "The Boa Constrictor" 15-8-0 Pro Record At Fight : 60-16-1 Climbed to 16-8 Record After Fight : Fell to 60-17-1 -175 (Slight Favorite) Betting Odds +150 (Slight Underdog) SwedenIlir Latifi had nothing to lose, and Gegard Mousasi had plenty. Rough year. Height. At his recent appearance for UFC Sweden and Telegraph. Ilir Latifi will return to action in February after suffering a career-threatening eye injury. next year. Corey Anderson, a light heavyweight bout at Saturday’s UFC event at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Three separate 5-minute rounds with 1 minute of rest in between. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 73". Ilir Latifi 0 0 45 10 0 2 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. 5) Takashi Sato (170. str Sig. Latifi is by far the most deserving contender at LHW though. Retire, come back, get cut, thank you Ilir Latifi. He last competed at UFC Fight Night 211, where he took a unanimous decision from Alexey. 5. After a split decision over the former champion Fabricio Werdum, he went on a three-fight skid. His Greco-Roman wrestling has been good enough to subdue many of his foes including two heavyweights. Rodrigo Nascimento (UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Background With a considerable number of wrestlers in his family, Latifi began wrestling at a young age. Heavyweights angling to build on success in their most recent outings meet in this one, as Ilir Latifi squares off with Rodrigo Nascimento. UFC Fight Night 230 takes place on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Orion Cosce. Carmouche 2 Aug. Beast. Preux via Submission at 3:48 of Round 1 #6. He last competed at UFC Fight Night 211, where he took a unanimous decision from Alexey. Jackpot Orange Belt. . 55. 5) *Cosce missed welterweight limit by 1. See moreIlir Latifi Religion: God Faith And Belief. 9, 2017, file photo, ILir Latifi, right, of Sweden, takes down Tyson Pedro, of Australia, during their mixed martial arts bout at UFC 215 in Edmonton, Alberta. , Feb. Latifi (14-5) is rehabbing a rib. UFC 232: The Thrill and the Agony Sneak Peak Nunes Making HistoryGet the full fight history of Heavyweight MMA fighter Ilir Latifi. Ilir Latifi . At a monthly Nevada Athletic Commission meeting held Tuesday, Latifi was temporarily suspended for admitting to knowingly competing with a staph infection in his Oct. Ilir Latifi (14-6 1 NC) is a Swedish mixed martial arts combatant who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight division. Ilir Latifi teases retirement after UFC Fight Night 211 win over Aleksei Oleinik. Ilir Latifi won’t be the biggest heavyweight when he makes his debut in the division this weekend at UFC 247 but at least he’ll be healthy and happy for once in his career. 5 rounds. A professional MMA. The former UFC light heavyweight contender is expected to return to the cage against Rodrigo Nascimento as they will join the lineup for a UFC Fight Night on May 20. UFC Fight Night 223 will stream on. Rodrigo Nascimento (-195) Chase Hooper (+110) vs. After announcing his retirement from both fighting and now even coac. 8, 2020) from inside Toyota Center in. He's the exact same height as Edwards who is 6'2" and was one inch shorter than Holland who is 6'3". Rodrigo Nascimento (9-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Latifi has lost three in a row, while Boser suffered a standalone defeat to Andrei Arlovski in November. Hill. Ilir Latifi, [1] född 28 juli 1982 i Malmö, är en svensk MMA-utövare och flerfaldig svensk mästare i brottning som sedan 2013 tävlar i organisationen Ultimate Fighting Championship. m. , Mar. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Bout Cancelled Prior to Event. Latifi defeats Villante: Unanimous: 04/06/13 : UFC on Fuel 9: Mousasi defeats Latifi: Unanimous: Data on this site includes fights from:Ilir Latifi (Malmö, 28 juillet 1983) Est un lutteur Arts martiaux mixtes suédois. 5) Nick Fiore (154) vs. 2. Rodrigo Nascimento. UFC Fight Night (10/1/22) Oleinik lost a three round unanimous decision to Ilir Latifi . Share. Prior to that setback, he was on a two-fight streak with consecutive wins over Ovince Saint Preux and Tyson Pedro. Probably one of those bad bicep tears or ruptures you hear about. KO of the Week: Ilir Latifi vs. Date Event Opponent Result Time; 5/20/23 UFC Fight Night 223: Dern vs. After watching Ilir Latifi deadlift 440x33 it got me curious about other MMA fighters and how much they lift. ”4K votes, 210 comments. Ilir Latifi (14-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) returns to competition for the first time since Feb. UFC 217 (11/4/17) Saint Preux knocked out Corey Anderson at 1:25 of the. Sportsbook BetOnline has the odds set at: Aleksei Oleinik: +158. Body Snatched Jan Blachowicz short-circuited Latifi with a nasty body kick and follow-up ground strikes in the first round of their UFC Fight Night 53 light. Their lucky numbers are 2, 5, 8 and lucky colors are yellow, grey, brown, gold. Aleksei Oleinik (60-15-1 MMA, 9-6 UFC), 45, is the oldest active fighter on the UFC roster. Impressive even with the quick/soft lockout. Ilir Latifi will enter his fight with Volkan Oezdemir having recently lost a decision to Corey Anderson.