Latifis push to the final bell despite his injuries may have saved his UFC career. The fight can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims beginning at 4 p.m. Latifi having trouble reaching him. The first round began and they touch gloves. A very cordial start to the heavyweight fight saw the fighters shake hands before getting down to business. After losing a decision to Derrick Lewis in his return to the heavyweight division, Latifi has outpointed Tanner Boser and most recently Aleksei Oleinik. Latifi doesnt have as long of a history as OLEINIK (+145), and the Swedish fighter is going to be in for a war. At last weekends UFC Vegas 28 Ilir Latifi took a hard road to secure his first UFC win in the heavyweight division. The Toronto Raptors (31-32) face the Washington Wizards (29-32) at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Ilir Latifi targets February return to UFC after serious eye injury that left him 'totally blind' for weeks - MMA Junkie. 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. 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? Heavyweight action capped off the UFC Vegas 61 preliminary card on Saturday, with Aleksei Oleinik, at age 45 the elder statesman of the UFC roster, looking to make it two straight wins against Swedens Ilir Latifi. [42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Pedro the first loss of his career. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Ilir Latifi recovers half-guard, but Dark Claw traps the left arm and unleashes right hands on Ilir Latifi's unguarded face. Please check your email for a confirmation. Ilir Latifi with the early takedown attempt and Mockingbird sprawls and stops it. Learn more about Ilir Latifi's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. However, No (-320): Fight to go the distance is just too expensive, so AVOID that. Latifi then landed a left hand; Oleinik fired a low kick. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Both look for head kicks early. The Boa Constrictor will want to get this fight to the mat, which is where he does his best work, and always has. [56] On May 30, 2019 it was reported that Latifi was forced to pull out of the event due to back injury and the bout was cancelled. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Ilir Latifi Cyrille Diabate 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa Mar. Records: Latifi (16-8-0) | Oleinik (60-16-1). 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[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. 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. Sports Scores and Odds Hub Latifi revealed the ailment in his in-cage interview and said he fought with a swollen leg and fever. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. 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. In his debut at UFC 114 he defeated Luiz Can via TKO in the first round. Something went wrong. [70] The pair was rescheduled to meet on two weeks later at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. Latifi is no slouch on the canvas, but he hasnt faced a grappler like the veteran Oleinik. adsbygoogle.requestNonPersonalizedAds = 1; Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. After the win, Latifi revealed that the bout was the last on his contract, and at 40 he was unsure of his future. Latifi (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC) snapped a three-fight losing skid this past Saturday when he. The Sledgehammer, takes the walk with a split-decision win over Tanner Boser in his most recent showing in June 2021, stopping a 3-bout losing skid. But in the second, Hill took things up a notch, and after a throw from the Thai clinch, Overkill moved into the mount position and Ilir Latifi breaking news and and highlights for UFC Fight Night fight vs. Rodrigo Nascimento, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Heavyweight fighter . He lands a body kick. Sakai. Next he fought future UFC heavyweight Christian Colombo on September 6, 2008. Latifi blocks a high kick. The Brazilian defeated him by split decision in his most recent outing back in September. Further, he is fighting for the UFC since April 6, 2013, and is ranked #5 in his division where another Swedish fighter Alexander Gustafsson is currently #1 contender for the belt. Sportscience University, What was your job before you started fighting? 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. Bet now! UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi has revealed he suffered multiple arm fractures during his UFC Vegas 28 win over Tanner Boser. Be sure to check us out on social media via the links listed, or visit our About/Contact page to leave feedback, meet our staff, or get in touch! [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. [54] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Atom Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". UFC news: Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik added to Columbus lineup - MMA Junkie. Latifi moved to side control, landing some nasty elbows and forcing Oleinik to scramble. 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. Latifi (15-8, 1NC) snapped a three-fight losing streak when he captured a split decision win against Tanner Boser at UFC Vegas 28 in June. We found the will to push through that and get the win.. Its actually quite surprising these 2 veteran fighters havent fought each other yet, either at the UFC level or in any other organization. Counter left cross. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the UFC Fight Night 211: Latifi vs. Oleinik odds, with expert picks and predictions. [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. Deposit $200, Get $250. By the final minute, Oleinik had a cut opened up by an eye, possibly due to an accidental head butt. 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. [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. Five wins by submission (2 guillotine, keylock, armbar, undisclosed submission), six by knockout. The 45-year-old Oleinik, a.k.a. New customer offer in CO and NJ. Cyrille appeared frequently as a striking coach for Team Henderson in season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. The UFC fighter is a bit undersized as he's 5'10 while most fighters in the. We value your readership. 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. OVER 1.5 ROUNDS (-140) is a good play, as Oleinik will bide his time looking for the right time to get this one to the mat. Definitely felt serious when it ripped, but other than looking kinda funny now, theres no point in having surgery for it. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Won the SC Light Heavyweight Championship. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. The surgeon proceeded to cut the tendon and attach it on the upper humerus bone with a biodegradable screw. 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 cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! That gave the Swede 90 seconds to work. [45] However, he was injured during a training session and was forced to pull from the event,[46] and the bout was cancelled. Fight ruled a no contest due to faulty cage. [39], Latifi was expected to face Antnio Rogrio Nogueira on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. 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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. Ilir Latifi Early Life Latifi, a.k.a. 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. Clinching, they battled it out by the fence; Oleinik would land a knee, but Latifi had most of the control time. It was announced in February 2010 that Diabat had signed a four fight contract with the UFC. 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. 2023 Cageside Press, except where indicated. Latifi took to Instagram to share a rundown of his injuries and included a picture that shows his arm in a sling. Dark Claw . Ilir Latifis first UFC win at heavyweight didnt come without consequences. A second attempt, with more power behind it, landed for Latifi, however. 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 is known for Black Crab (2022), Wallander (2005) and UFC on Fox (2011). My right arm, the dominant one has less endurance than my left arm. adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []; This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. If he wins in Rounds 2-3, you will lose on one end, but youll still be well ahead. While his purse was not fined, Latifi won't fight until Jan. 1 and will have to pay legal . [6], With a considerable number of wrestlers in his family, Latifi began wrestling at a young age. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Mockingbird is taken down this time and Ilir Latifi is in side control. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Latifi had the back momentarily at the end of the round, before Latifi moved back to side control. Oleinik pressed forward once again to start the third. Yesterday, UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi was suspended for three months after he failed to disclose a possible staph infection prior to competing at UFC Fight Night 212. Oleinik connected with his hands, while Latifi looked to land his own right. 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. Theyd go the distance, with Ilir Latifi the clear winner. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. [2] Latifi er af albanskt afstamning og er opvokset i Rosengrd. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. No other exercise has affected it too much. It does not store any personal data. Round 1: Ilir Latifi shoots, can't get the single-leg. [76], Of Albanian origin, Latifi's parents emigrated from Kosovo in the 1960s. 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. }. [74] In the same interview he revealed fighting with possible staph infection which he didn't disclose to the athletic commission and was later suspended for three months, making him eligible to return on January 1, 2023. [17] Latifi lost the fight via unanimous decision. They'd go the distance, with Ilir Latifi the clear winner. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook 's lines around. [47] The pair was rebooked and took place on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. [35], Latifi faced Gian Villante on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The Boa Constrictor, is still a formidable force despite being a little long in the tooth. 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Its only with isolated movements like curls or dips. 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 started fighting MMA 13 years ago to reach a new level after I stopped with wrestling. Latifi catches a kick and Latifi lands a big overhand left, which . The list shows several stats such as 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. Boser lands a jab, Latifi lands a counter. Cageside Press employs cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. . Prior to that fight, Latifi had lost bouts to Derrick Lewis, Volkan Oezdemir, and Corey Anderson. I started pulling the rope to start it and I felt it tear. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Latifi lost that fight but has since built a UFC record of 8-6. The AllStar offers the complete platform for arm-chair coaches, fantasy competition jockeys . we found the will to push through that and get the win The sport is pretty crazy and its very hard to prepare for what can happen in a fight, early in the first round I fractured my arm in two places I am in the second round I got a nasty Eye poke that blinded me in that eye we found the will to push through that and get the win.. ). acalanes football schedule 2022 how to find assumed mean of ungrouped data 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. National team wrestler, Nordic champion, ADCC European champion, Superior Challenge champion. I let out a sound similar to that, it was excruciating but only initially. Ilir Latifi has recently made the switch to fighting at heavyweight after being a light heavyweight for so long. newsletter, UFC Vegas 28 prelims results & video: Latifi upsets Boser, Fiorot mugs Ricci, UFC Vegas 28: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai previews, predictions, play-by-play, results, highlights, analysis, UFC rankings: Lawler, Felder out; Tybura climbs at heavyweight, Latifi broke his arm during gruelling win over Boser, Mookie & Crookie Show 125: Kawa says he hasnt spoken to Jones in years, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Embedded, part 2 - I think an MMA fight is just one big test, UFC 285 preview: Du Plessis out to prove hes the real deal, BKFC signs former UFC champs Rockhold, Alvarez, UFC 285 video: Embedded, part 1 - Jon is the GOAT. His family, Latifi lands a counter or someone you know has a gambling problem help!, while Latifi looked to land his own right Columbus lineup - MMA Junkie by final. 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