Eddie Alvarez blames Michael Chandler for trilogy fight never happening, says Chandler is in for a bad night against Conor McGregor. Ilir Latifi (born July 28, 1983)[4] is a Swedish mixed martial artist who previously fought in the Heavyweight division of the UFC. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. A two-time national wrestling champion[5] and a professional MMA competitor since 2008, Latifi has also competed in Shark Fights, Rumble of The Kings, and GLORY. The primary action of the bicep is to rotate the forearm - ie using a screwdriver to tighten a screw. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/ufc-fight-night-189-ilir-latifi-says-suffered-multiple-arm-fractures-eye-poker-tanner-boser, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Can he do it one more time? You ever kicked a puppy and heard it yelp? [69] However, the day of the event, Latifi withdrew due to illness and the bout was cancelled. The former 205-pound contender moved. [45] However, he was injured during a training session and was forced to pull from the event,[46] and the bout was cancelled. Early in the first round I fractured my arm in two places, [and] in the second round I got a nasty eye poke that blinded me in that eye. Ilir Latifi [1] (fdt 28. juli 1982 i Malm i Sverige ), er en svensk MMA -uddver og fleregange svensk mester i i brydning som siden 2013 har konkurreret i organisationen Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [2] Latifi er af albanskt afstamning og er opvokset i Rosengrd. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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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. Latifi doesnt have as long of a history as OLEINIK (+145), and the Swedish fighter is going to be in for a war. [7][8] Latifi competed at the 2005 ADCC European trials, where his division was won by Alistair Overeem,[9] but he did not earn a spot at the 2005 ADCC championships. Just to be clear about it. He did do surgery on my shoulder though which had 6 tears as well.. It's just a matter of how. Ilir Latifi targets February return to UFC after serious eye injury that left him 'totally blind' for weeks - MMA Junkie. This was 2 years ago. [6] [62], Latifi faced Derrick Lewis on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247. Won the SC Light Heavyweight Championship. In a heavyweight bout in the prelims, Ilir Latifi and Aleksei Oleinikmeet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 211 at UFCs APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Ilir Latifi had to tough out his split decision win over Tanner Boser at UFC Vegas 28 after a trip to the hospital revealed the injuries he suffered during the fight. Early in the first round I fractured my arm in two places (and) in the second round I got a nasty eye poke that blinded me in that eye. It wont be a quick fight, by any means, although it isnt going the distance, either. Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; accessUSA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Follow Gian Villante vs. Ilir Latifi fight live at UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday night. [30] He won the fight by knockout after dropping Stringer with an overhand right and following up with punches on the ground, stopping the fight 56 seconds into the first round. Sweden's Ilir "The Sledgehammer" Latifi will take on Jan Blachowicz in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm. The bout was first booked as a professional contest, but would later be changed to an amateur or semi-pro bout which is not listed on the fighters professional records. It was announced in February 2010 that Diabat had signed a four fight contract with the UFC. It was a razor-close fight and one where Latifi was apparently operating while heavily compromised in multiple areas. Jon Jones has no doubt he's going to claim the vacant heavyweight title in his long-awaited octagon return at UFC 285. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Black Crab Head Centry (2022) Wallander Abdel (2005) UFC on Fox Self (2013-2016) UFC Embedded: Vlog Series Self - UFC Light Heavyweight (2015) Hide all | | Edit Ilir Latifi had to go through the ringer to get his hand raised for the first time since December 2018. We're talking about a total tear at the forearm. [21], Latifi was later expected to face Tom Lawlor on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. UFC Vegas 61: Ilir Latifi Avoids Aleksei Oleiniks Submission Game, Wins Decision, UFC Vegas 61: Philipe Lins vs. Maxim Grishin Cancelled With Event Underway, UFC Vegas 61: Daniel Santos Goes To War With Castaneda, Finishes Fight With Vicious Knee. Mexico's Alexa Grasso has a chance to make history at UFC 285, and made sure no stone was left unturned in preparation for her title fight. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook 's lines around. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/ufc-news-ilir-latifi-vs-rodrigo-nascimento-booked-may-20, Take a clear first look at Jon Jones' heavyweight physique ahead of UFC 285. The surgeon proceeded to cut the tendon and attach it on the upper humerus bone with a biodegradable screw. Comparison - Ilir Latifi vs Mockingbird. His early career success has led to Latifi being ranked as one of the top Light Heavyweights in Europe. After the win, Latifi revealed that the bout was the last on his contract, and at 40 he was unsure of his future. Latifi did get some strikes in, going body-head in the final minute. UFC Fight Night (10/1/22) Latifi won a three round unanimous decision overAleksei Oleinik, UFC Fight Night (6/5/21) Latifi won a three round split decision over Tanner Boser, UFC 247 (2/8/20) Latifi lost a three round unanimous decision to Derrick Lewis, UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Latifi was knocked out by Volkan Oezdemir at 4:31 of the second round, UFC 232 (12/29/18) Latifi lost a three round unanimous decision to Corey Anderson, UFC on FOX (2/24/18) Latifi submitted Ovince Saint Preux via guillotine choke at 3:48 of the first round, UFC 215 (9/9/17) Latifi won a three round unanimous decision over Tyson Pedro, UFC Fight Night (9/3/16) Latifi was knocked out by Ryan Bader at 2:06 of the second round, UFC 196 (3/5/16) Latifi won a three round unanimous decision over Gian Villante, UFC Fight Night (1/17/16) Latifi knocked out Sean OConnell at :28 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (7/18/15) Latifi knocked out Hans Stringer at :56 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (10/4/14) Latifi was stopped by Jan Blachowicz via strikes at 1:58 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (7/19/14) Latifi knocked out Chris Dempsey at 2:07 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (3/8/14) Latifi submitted Cyrille Diabate via guillotine choke at 3:02 of the first round, UFC on FUEL TV (4/6/13) Latifi lost a three round unanimous decision to Gegard Mousasi. 08, 2014 SUB Guillotine Choke 1 3:02 loss. Oops. In his debut at UFC 114 he defeated Luiz Can via TKO in the first round. Latifi then took to Instagram where he explained that he actually had two fractures in his arm from the grueling three-round battle against Boser. Jake Paul: Best photos from Saudi Arabia, Darren Till says UFC granted request for release: 'Got big plans to execute, and I'll be back', UFC veterans in MMA and bareknuckle action March 3-4, Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones 'did not punch very hard,' will have to rely on skill vs. Ciryl Gane, Ex-UFC champ Luke Rockhold to headline BKFC 41 against Mike Perry, Twitter reacts to Jake Paul's split decision loss to Tommy Fury in boxing match, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz. His first professional MMA fight was on May 17, 2008 with the Real Pain Challenge promotion against future Bellator fighter and WSOF Heavyweight champion Blagoi Ivanov. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! Knockdown Avg. ), UFC Hall-of-Famer Tito Ortiz selling QAnon conspiracy apparel, Pedro Munhoz wants Dana White to give him rematch now after UFC on ESPN 15 loss to Frankie Edgar, Grappling Report: Eddie Bravo announces the return of EBI, Beyond BMI: Why True Health Is About More Than What You Weigh. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Affenschdel, Feb 26, 2018. The Brazilian defeated him by split decision in his most recent outing back in September. Last Saturday night, Latifi was facing a possible release from the UFC off the back of three straight losses. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Just ask Jared Vanderaa, who was submitted by the craft veteran in Round 1 at UFC 273 in April. Boser feinting a lot, too. UFC/MMA odds comparison service. Dana White laments that Jon Jones has a single loss on his record due to a disqualification but despite his best efforts, he hasnt been able to get the record changed. Sports Betting Legality Map UFC officials had confirmed on Saturday night that Latifi was taken to a local medical facility for precautionary reasons after he eked out a hard-fought win over Boser. [58][59] In turn, due to Oezdemir having visa issues to enter United States, the bout was moved to August 10, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 156. The fight can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims beginning at 4 p.m. Ultimately, Latifi used his grappling and control on the ground to stop Boser from doing much damage on the feet, which resulted in the split-decision victory for the veteran from Sweden. Ilir Latifi understands how to accept a loss, but there's no way he's conceding defeat after coming out on the wrong end of a judges' decision at UFC 247. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Dana White tried to overturn Jon Jones only loss but hasnt been able to get it done: Jones should be 27-0. Latifi, a.k.a. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Subsequently, despite having six weeks to secure a replacement opponent, promotion officials elected to remove Latifi from the event entirely. 11 talking about this. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. [42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Pedro the first loss of his career. adsbygoogle.requestNonPersonalizedAds = 1; The location and venue for the event have yet to be announced. Latifi (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC) snapped a three-fight losing skid this past Saturday when he. The list shows several stats such as Dark Claw . UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | 2022.02.19 | Las Vegas . Please check your email for a confirmation. A rescheduled date at UFC 273 weeks later also fell through; Saturday would turn out to be the charm, with the pair finally throwing down. Back in professional competition Latifi had his last fight as a heavyweight, before dropping down to light heavyweight, on October 25, 2008 at Superior Challenge 2, where he defeated Roman Mihocka by knockout in the second round. Logan Paul recently signed a multi-million dollar deal with the UFC. UFC news: Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik added to Columbus lineup - MMA Junkie. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. It fatigues much easier, but only with heavy lifting. The brachialis which lies between the biceps and triceps is more responsible for pulling.. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Had bicep tendon repaired along with 2 shoulder tendon over 5 months agoI'm healing well, though its a long process (takes 12 months) even skipping with the thai rope still places stress on the muscle and I'm still to scared to curl after 5 months. [80], In 2016, Latifi was awarded role model of the year and received the most votes for the people's choice award in the annual Swedish martial arts awards ceremony Kampsportsgalan.[81]. The odds have Latifi at -170 while. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The sport is pretty crazy and its very hard to prepare for what can happen in a fight, Latifi wrote on Instagram. The commission suspended UFC heavyweight fighter Ilir Latifi for three months for not disclosing an illness to commission doctors before his fight Oct. 1 in Las Vegas. By Tim Bissell Jun 9, 2021, 1:00pm EDT At last weekend's UFC Vegas 28 Ilir Latifi took a hard road to secure his first UFC win in the heavyweight division. Its rather surprising this veteran battle is on the prelims portion of the card, especially since its a rather weak card overall. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Jon Jones claims past drug test failures no longer valid, wants no contest vs. Daniel Cormier overturned, Shavkat Rakhmonov sees himself one or two fights away from title if victorious at UFC 285, 'The biggest fight in UFC history': Bo Nickal visualizes Khamzat Chimaev fight at Allegiant Stadium, Video: 'UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane' media day live stream, One highlight and photo from every Jon Jones UFC fight, Tommy Fury def. [17] Latifi lost the fight via unanimous decision. We found the will to push through that and get the win.. Its only with isolated movements like curls or dips. 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