When and why did you start training for fighting? A very cordial start to the heavyweight fight saw the fighters shake hands before getting down to business. [33][34] Following the fight, Latifi expressed his desire to fight in a main event in his hometown Malm. However, losses to Corey Anderson, Volkan Oezdemir and Derrick Lewis are certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Definitely felt serious when it ripped, but other than looking kinda funny now, theres no point in having surgery for it. This overview shows the selected player's opponents and his performance record against them. Craig is talking about retirement soon and he and Hill partied after the broken arm . Punches aren't the only thing you do in MMA?? That gave the Swede 90 seconds to work. Ilir Latifi has recently made the switch to fighting at heavyweight after being a light heavyweight for so long. The Swede did just that, outworking Boser just enough to get the nod in what was his first octagon victory since moving up to the heavyweight division. [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. [20] His opponent, Diabat retired from MMA and the UFC following his loss to Latifi. 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Clinching, they battled it out by the fence; Oleinik would land a knee, but Latifi had most of the control time. Round 1: Ilir Latifi shoots, can't get the single-leg. The doctor did such a good job, there is hardly any detectable difference with appearance and function. One minute in. 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. [10], Latifi started his career as a heavyweight. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Ilir Latifi (born July 28, 1983) is a Swedish mixed martial artist who previously fought in the Heavyweight division of the UFC. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Follow Gian Villante vs. Ilir Latifi fight live at UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday night. Latifi did get some strikes in, going body-head in the final minute. [40] However, on May 17, it was announced that Nogueira pulled out due to a neck injury. [17] Latifi lost the fight via unanimous decision. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. 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. Fighter complains after second UFC kit wardrobe malfunction. Several filters can be selected. Latifi lost that fight but has since built a UFC record of 8-6. He looks to work his way back up the ladder with a win over the veteran Oleinik. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". 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. [57] The pair was rebooked at UFC on ESPN 5 on August 3, 2019. Really hard to asses him due to him having a huge short notice weight cut, no dedicated training camp and fighting gegard. The location and venue for the event have yet to be announced. During the fight, it was noted that Latifi wasnt throwing many punches after securing takedowns on Boser and the fact that he was competing with a broken arm through much of the fight seems to explain why his striking output slowed down so dramatically. newsletter, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, Darren Till confirms hes off UFC roster, reveals he asked for release, Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes set for BKFC 41 following two free agent signings, Morning Report: Francis Ngannou not bothered by Jon Jones Twitter drama: He has multiple personalities, Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett admits he was bothered Nate Diaz, Joe Rogan thought he lost Jared Gordon fight, Jake Paul reveals early pay-per-view sales for Tommy Fury fight, expects to run it back, Ciryl Ganes head coach clarifies lazy comments ahead of Jon Jones title fight at UFC 285. [75], Latifi is scheduled to face Rodrigo Nascimento on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226. Theyd go the distance, with Ilir Latifi the clear winner. Round 2: Dark Claw with a cracking right hand that stunned Ilir Latifi. 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.. 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. Last Saturday night, Latifi was facing a possible release from the UFC off the back of three straight losses. 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. [42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Pedro the first loss of his career. 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. Oleinik trapped both of Latifis arms with overhooks, forcing the ref to consider standing them how. Latifi pulled one arm free, however, and the action was allowed to continue. Can he do it one more time? Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi has revealed he suffered multiple arm fractures during his UFC Vegas 28 win over Tanner Boser. we found the will to push through that and get the win [3] [4] MMA-karriere[ redigr | rediger kildetekst] [18], In his second fight for the promotion, Latifi fought MMA- and kickboxing veteran Cyrille Diabat on March 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37. 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. Games against . The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the UFC Fight Night 211: Latifi vs. Oleinik odds, with expert picks and predictions. Cyrille appeared frequently as a striking coach for Team Henderson in season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. 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. Look for Oleinik to keep Latifi at bay with his 7-inch reach advantage, picking and choosing his spots to go in for the takedown. Eddie Alvarez blames Michael Chandler for trilogy fight never happening, says Chandler is in for a bad night against Conor McGregor. Sign up for the USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [70] The pair was rescheduled to meet on two weeks later at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. I tore my biceps tendon partially in 2012. Paul told to split UFC sponsor money with fighters. Latifis push to the final bell despite his injuries may have saved his UFC career. We value your readership. [24] Latifi effectively used leg kicks to disable his opponent, before finishing him with punches, ending the fight via first-round knockout. He also said he'd picked up a staph infection in his leg two days out from the fight, but didn't tell his coaches. Counter left cross. Please check your email for a confirmation. [45] However, he was injured during a training session and was forced to pull from the event,[46] and the bout was cancelled. 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. 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. There's a lot more meat on Jon Jones' bones compared to the last time we saw him in action. [22] However, Lawlor later had to withdraw from the bout citing an injury,[23] and was replaced by promotional newcomer Chris Dempsey. Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH Saturday, March 26, 2022 Ilir Latifi will face off with Aleksei Oleinik at UFC Columbus on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. 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Although Latifi did not compete at the 2009 ADCC European Trials, he was invited to the 2009 ADCC Championships, where he lost in the first round to Alexandre Ribeiro via points (20). I had taken the carb apart and cleaned everything up and put it back together. Latifi revealed the ailment in his in-cage interview and said he fought with a swollen leg and fever. [73] In the post-fight interview he said that, having reached the age of 40 and the end of his UFC contract, he was unsure of his future in the sport, and that it might have been his last fight. Everyone is different. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Five wins by submission (2 guillotine, keylock, armbar, undisclosed submission), six by knockout. [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]. It was announced in February 2010 that Diabat had signed a four fight contract with the UFC. Something went wrong. Sign up for the The fight was a must-win at heavyweight for Ilir Latifi and also, to a lesser degree, for Tanner Boser. Watch this card with ESPN+ by signing up here. 2023 Cageside Press, except where indicated. Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the matchup on Wednesday but requested anonymity since the UFC has yet to make an announcement. The victory was Latifis first since 2018 and it brought to an end his recent three-fight losing streak, which included a decision loss to top ranked heavyweight title contender Derrick Lewis last year. MMA Junkie | Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT. The 37-year-old had his longest break ever between fights going into UFC Fight Night 189, and he needed to bring his skid to an end. Ilir Latifi had to go through the ringer to get his hand raised for the first time since December 2018. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. 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. [38] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. 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It was a razor-close fight and one where Latifi was apparently operating while heavily compromised in multiple areas. Definitely appreciate your honesty, but, seriously - you do know that one of the main muscles in your arm is now just hanging there, useless, doing nothing? The surgery wouldn't have been that serious either, and if done quickly and properly, you'd be 100% functional, or at least close to it, again. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. It was only during Latifi's post-fight interview that the ailment was revealed. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. Visit MMA Junkie for more fight news and analysis. 08, 2014 SUB Guillotine Choke 1 3:02 loss. 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. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Affenschdel, Feb 26, 2018. Records: Latifi (16-8-0) | Oleinik (60-16-1). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. Jon Jones wants his no contest against Daniel Cormier overturned to a KO win. Fight ruled a no contest due to faulty cage. The first round began and they touch gloves. The Swedish star left Saint Preux cold after chocking him in a standing guillotine in the first round, sending fans ballistic at the UFC's new "slayer of the gods". . ET. The victory was Latifis first since 2018 and it brought to an end his recent three-fight losing streak, which included a decision loss to top ranked heavyweight title contender Derrick Lewis last year. [6] According to Latifi, he suffered a pair of fractures to one of his arms in the first round against Boser, then was subsequently poked in the eye in the second round, badly affecting his vision. Learn more about Ilir Latifi's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Oleinik connected with his hands, while Latifi looked to land his own right. Initially I was working on a pony motor with a pull start rope. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards Odds and LinesThe Raptors take on the Wizards Analyzing Wednesday's Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets. Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; accessUSA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. 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. Subsequently, despite having six weeks to secure a replacement opponent, promotion officials elected to remove Latifi from the event entirely. 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. [31], Latifi faced Sean O'Connell on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81. Won the SC Light Heavyweight Championship. Hammerfists end it and Ilir Latifi Dark Claw wins it. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Ilir Latifi is known for Black Crab (2022), Wallander (2005) and UFC on Fox (2011). By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of all such cookies. adsbygoogle.requestNonPersonalizedAds = 1; The sport is pretty crazy and its very hard to prepare for what can happen in a fight, Latifi wrote while showing a photo of himself wearing a sling on his left arm. More impressively, he stayed out of danger in terms of submissions. Latifi used his superior wrestling and also his improved striking to shut Lopez down to win a unanimous decision. Sign up for the http://www.fightplay.tv/bloggare/ilir-latifi/ ILIR Latifi had fans in a state after channeling light heavyweight icon Jon Jones with a savage standing submission to take a main card win over Ovince Saint Preux. It feels great to finally be here and taking the first step towards that goal. Body . This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Its actually quite surprising these 2 veteran fighters havent fought each other yet, either at the UFC level or in any other organization. I believe it's because when doing dips, the biceps act as a stabilizer muscle, so, when it's weakened, the movement of the dips is unstable. The AllStar offers the complete platform for arm-chair coaches, fantasy competition jockeys . Latifi then landed a takedown, which of course put Oleinik in his wheelhouse. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? b2b trade show marketing ufc fight night 196 results. Heavyweight Ilir Latifi claimed the unanimous decision win at UFC Vegas 61 on Saturday over opponent Aleksei Oleinik, marking his second straight Octagon vic. Sherdog.com | Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT. Latifi is no slouch on the canvas, but he hasnt faced a grappler like the veteran Oleinik. 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. ( Ilir Latifis first UFC win at heavyweight didnt come without consequences. Others follow in Ilir Latifi reveals he suffered a broken arm during split-decision win over Tanner Boser, Post Comments Along the way The Sledgehammer received some cracking kicks to the body and a nasty poke to the eye. Ilir Latifi Gegard Mousasi 0 0 18 80 1 0 0 . [53], Latifi faced Corey Anderson on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232. However, No (-320): Fight to go the distance is just too expensive, so AVOID that. UFC news: Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik added to Columbus lineup - MMA Junkie. 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 Boa Constrictor will want to get this fight to the mat, which is where he does his best work, and always has. I'm no orthopedic surgeon, but 12 months is a fairly quick recovery for a torn tendon injury. Ilir Latifi 's heavyweight run continues. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He was taken to hospital post-fight and did not speak to the media, but after being released from the hospital, he shared some of the details around his experience. The 45-year-old Oleinik, a.k.a. Boser lands a jab, Latifi lands a counter. Basically I tore cartilage in the shoulder socket and my bicep tendon was frayed. 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. The bout had originally been booked for March at UFC Columbus, only for Latifi to withdraw due to illness on the day of the fight. We found the will to push through that and get the win.. 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