Learn more about Ilir Latifi's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. . 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. Allstars Training Center - Stockholm, Sweden, UFC Unfiltered: Alexa Grasso, Ilir Latifi, and co-host Phoenix Carnevale, Ilir Latifi Sees Advantages In New Weight Class, Colby Covington To Face Robbie Lawler At UFC Newark, Latifi Forced To Withdraw From UFC Stockholm. The popular former light heavyweight. It wasnt pretty, but was likely earning him points. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. Days later Latifi has revealed that the fight with Boser was more punishing than we initially thought. It was only during Latifi's post-fight interview that the ailment was revealed. Not quoting everything, but what kind of tear are you even refering to? Latifi did get some strikes in, going body-head in the final minute. Fortunately for the Swede he was able to gut out that punishment and turn the tide with his wrestling, controlling Boser for large portions of the fight. Compare the latest UFC/MMA fight odds and betting lines from the top online sportsbooks Latifi didnt reveal how long the broken arm would keep him sidelined but at least his time off will be easier to deal with now that hes coming off a win. [40] However, on May 17, it was announced that Nogueira pulled out due to a neck injury. FightCenter; UFC Fight Night; Romanov vs. Latifi; Cancelled MMA Bout Alexandr Romanov vs. Ilir Latifi. This was 2 years ago. 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? Its only with isolated movements like curls or dips. I tore my biceps tendon partially in 2012. 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. 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. Ilir Latifi 's heavyweight run continues. Round 1 and 2: great win by Mockingbird, round 3: Ilir Latifi. 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. Its been over three years since the last edition of On almost any trip to the doctors office, the first measurement is taken right there in the clinic hallway on the scale. [71] The pair was yet again rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 211 on October 1, 2022. [21], Latifi was later expected to face Tom Lawlor on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. [47] The pair was rebooked and took place on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. 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. 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When we finally slowed down I went and had another MRI and the Dr. laughed me out of his office. Boser lands a jab, Latifi lands a counter. 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. [42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Pedro the first loss of his career. [25][26], Latifi faced promotional newcomer Jan Bachowicz on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53. Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. [7] Latifi continued to wrestle in order to pursue his dream of one day being world champion. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I started pulling the rope to start it and I felt it tear. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The fight was a must-win at heavyweight for Ilir Latifi and also, to a lesser degree, for Tanner Boser. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Ilir Latifi: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 1.78 m: 114 kg: Aleksei Oleinik: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 1.88 m: 115 kg In his debut at UFC 114 he defeated Luiz Can via TKO in the first round. [50][51], Latifi was expected to face Glover Teixeira on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134. 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. [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]. [31], Latifi faced Sean O'Connell on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81. 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". Here is how the light heavyweight fight between Ilir Latifi and Tyson Pedro played out at UFC 215 On Saturday, Sept. 9, the UFC 215 went down in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. You have entered an incorrect email address! We value your readership. Latifi having trouble reaching him. Tag team curling 400lbs not such a smart idea. Nevada suspends Ilir Latifi three months, sets precedent for athletes competing with non-disclosed injury or illness Nevada vows to crack down on fighters who compete ill or injured after a. In addition, going lightly on a 2-round block of OLEINIK IN ROUND 2 (+720) and OLEINIK IN ROUND 3 (+1700) is worth a shot. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Heavyweight debut. UFC/MMA odds comparison service. Theyd go the distance, with Ilir Latifi the clear winner. 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Everyone is different. Then I completely tore it at the beginning of 2017 but was so busy with work I didn't take the time to go to the Dr. 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. 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. 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. [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. [32] He won the fight by knockout, having landed a vicious overhand right that wobbled O'Connell, followed by a right hook that dropped him to the canvas, 28 seconds into the first round. Parlay Calculator, Copyright USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire 2023. Who is the best option for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev if a rematch with featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski isn't next? Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and us on Facebook. The location and venue for the event have yet to be announced. Ilir Latifi recovers half-guard, but Dark Claw traps the left arm and unleashes right hands on Ilir Latifi's unguarded face. I started fighting MMA 13 years ago to reach a new level after I stopped with wrestling. Latifi didnt reveal how long the broken arm would keep him sidelined but at least his time off will be easier to deal with now that hes coming off a win. A second attempt, with more power behind it, landed for Latifi, however. [49] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. [76], Of Albanian origin, Latifi's parents emigrated from Kosovo in the 1960s. We found the will to push through that and get the win., A post shared by Ilir Latifi (@ilirlatifi). Nascimento (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is also fresh off a win over Boser. The list shows several stats such as Latifi won the fight by submission due to a north-south choke in the first round. Sig. Others follow in Ilir Latifi reveals he suffered a broken arm during split-decision win over Tanner Boser, Post Comments Basically I tore cartilage in the shoulder socket and my bicep tendon was frayed. Prior to that, Nascimento had gone over a year without competing as he served a six-month suspension by the NAC after testing positive ritalinic acid, a metabolite of methylphenidate, which is a banned stimulant. The former 205-pound contender moved. Please check your email for a confirmation. There's a lot more meat on Jon Jones' bones compared to the last time we saw him in action. Mockingbird is taken down this time and Ilir Latifi is in side control. However, No (-320): Fight to go the distance is just too expensive, so AVOID that. UFC 247 results live: Derrick Lewis vs. Ilir Latifi full fight recap of Heavyweight pay-per-view (PPV) main card match tonight (Sat., Feb. 8, 2020) from inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas . The 45-year-old Oleinik, a.k.a. 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. View Romanov vs. Latifi fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. 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. http://www.houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics/where-does-it-hurt/elbow/distal-biceps-rupture/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. [62], Latifi faced Derrick Lewis on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247. Sakai. 2023 Cageside Press, except where indicated. [14], Latifi made his UFC debut against at the time #10 ranked, former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9, on four days notice,[15] reportedly cutting weight from 105kg (231lbs) to 93.4kg (206lbs),[16] replacing his injured training partner Alexander Gustafsson. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! 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. [52] However, on July 5, 2018, it was announced that he was pulled from the event, citing injury. [27] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Body . It's just a matter of how. 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. Round two saw Latifi fire an uppercut early, while Olienik looked to close the distance for a takedown. His early career success has led to Latifi being ranked as one of the top Light Heavyweights in Europe. ET. Learn more about Ilir Latifi's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. 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. 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