Jon Jones has no doubt he's going to claim the vacant heavyweight title in his long-awaited octagon return at UFC 285. [68], Latifi was scheduled to face Alexey Oleynik on March 26, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205. [57] The pair was rebooked at UFC on ESPN 5 on August 3, 2019. 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". 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). Cageside Press employs cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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. Five wins by submission (2 guillotine, keylock, armbar, undisclosed submission), six by knockout. I'm no orthopedic surgeon, but 12 months is a fairly quick recovery for a torn tendon injury. 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. Odds updated Thursday at 11:25 PM ET. Ilir Latifi recovers half-guard, but Dark Claw traps the left arm and unleashes right hands on Ilir Latifi's unguarded face. 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. Sign up for the Definitely felt serious when it ripped, but other than looking kinda funny now, theres no point in having surgery for it. Ilir Latifi had to go through the ringer to get his hand raised for the first time since December 2018. Tag team curling 400lbs not such a smart idea. A very cordial start to the heavyweight fight saw the fighters shake hands before getting down to business. 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. 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. Latifi was born on July 28, 1983, in Stockholm, Sweden and so far has appeared in 20 events with a total of 14 wins and 5sse los. 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. Jon Jones feels exonerated due to USADA rule changes after being branded steroid cheat. He holds a notable win over MMA- and kickboxing veteran Tony Lopez. Something went wrong. Please gamble responsibly. [33][34] Following the fight, Latifi expressed his desire to fight in a main event in his hometown Malm. Along the way The Sledgehammer received some cracking kicks to the body and a nasty poke to the eye. Heading into that bout he was on the dreaded three fight losing streak (few fighters make it to four in the UFC). I had taken the carb apart and cleaned everything up and put it back together. Free trialToday's NBA Games: Betting InformationNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. When Latifi shot for a takedown, Oleinik sprawled. Fight ruled a no contest due to faulty cage. 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. [37], Latifi next faced Ryan Bader on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93. if (typeof adsbygoogle.requestNonPersonalizedAds === 'undefined') { Latifi (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC) snapped a three-fight losing skid this past Saturday when he. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Bisping admires the speed of the kicks. 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.. Ilir Latifi is known for Black Crab (2022), Wallander (2005) and UFC on Fox (2011). Latifi used his superior wrestling and also his improved striking to shut Lopez down to win a unanimous decision. It is worth taking a flyer on OLEINIK BY SUBMISSION (+225) for the chance to multiply your initial wager by more than 2 times. Throughout his career, Latifi has trained with elite heavyweights, including former UFC champions Junior Dos Santos and Andrei Arlovski, and he fought Sambo world champion and current UFC. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. [55], Latifi was expected to face Volkan Oezdemir on June 1, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 153. The Boa Constrictor will want to get this fight to the mat, which is where he does his best work, and always has. Ilir Latifi has recently made the switch to fighting at heavyweight after being a light heavyweight for so long. [70] The pair was rescheduled to meet on two weeks later at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. By Kristen King Oct. The matchup airs on NBCS-DC and SportsNet.The Raptors are just a 1.5-point favorite against the Wizards when the Raptors and Wizards hit the court in a game expected to be a close one.Raptors vs. Wizards Betting OddsOdds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list.Spread: Toronto -1.5Moneyline: Toronto -110, Washington -110Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico!Double Down, Ohio! In his last fight against Oleinik this past October, Latifi was suspended for three months by the Nevada Athletic Commission for revealing he had staph infection in his post-fight interview something he didnt disclose to the NAC prior to the fight. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Subsequently, despite having six weeks to secure a replacement opponent, promotion officials elected to remove Latifi from the event entirely. 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 ever kicked a puppy and heard it yelp? [3] [4] MMA-karriere[ redigr | rediger kildetekst] Jon Jones says he feels exonerated after facing months of legal battles over positive drug tests that would have never even been flagged under the current rules for the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Latifi is now 1-1 since moving to the heavyweight division after spending the rest of his UFC career competing at 205 pounds. The Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards square off for one of many exciting matchups on the NBA schedule today.Ahead of today's NBA action, here's an in-depth dive into the betting odds.NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Its unknown how long Latifi will be held out of action due to his broken arm. 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. Latifi had the back momentarily at the end of the round, before Latifi moved back to side control. 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. However, No (-320): Fight to go the distance is just too expensive, so AVOID that. 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. We found the will to push through that and get the win.. MMA Junkie | Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Bet now! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The odds have Latifi at -170 while. Ilir Latifi targets February return to UFC after serious eye injury that left him 'totally blind' for weeks - MMA Junkie. 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. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Latifi revealed the ailment in his in-cage interview and said he fought with a swollen leg and fever. Sweden's Ilir "The Sledgehammer" Latifi will take on Jan Blachowicz in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm. 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. 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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. And another on the other side. 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. Eddie Alvarez blames Michael Chandler for trilogy fight never happening, says Chandler is in for a bad night against Conor McGregor. Nascimento (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is also fresh off a win over Boser. Next he fought future UFC heavyweight Christian Colombo on September 6, 2008. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [27] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. 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. Oleinik fired a knee shortly after, which Latifi answered with an uppercut. Heavyweight debut. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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. Latifi pulled one arm free, however, and the action was allowed to continue. [47] The pair was rebooked and took place on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. [66], Latifi was next expected to face Alexander Romanov at UFC Fight Night 202 on February 19, 2022. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook 's lines around. The former 205-pound contender moved. Everyone is different. 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. Ilir Latifi swinging big, rocks Dark Claw with a right hand. My right arm, the dominant one has less endurance than my left arm. 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 http://www.fightplay.tv/bloggare/ilir-latifi/ Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; accessUSA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Can he do it one more time? 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. Perhaps the reason why the fighters with torn biceps don't get them repaired is because the biceps aren't that important for MMA. Others follow in Ilir Latifi reveals he suffered a broken arm during split-decision win over Tanner Boser, Post Comments 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. [71] The pair was yet again rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 211 on October 1, 2022. That gave the Swede 90 seconds to work. Latifi having trouble reaching him. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. ilirlatifi Verified The sport is pretty crazy and it's 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. http://www.houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics/where-does-it-hurt/elbow/distal-biceps-rupture/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. 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. One minute in. However, the fight was ruled a no contest 55 seconds into the first round, as Latifi drove Ivanov into one of the posts on the ring and destroyed it.[11]. A daily roundup of all your MMA and UFC news from Bloody Elbow, By submitting your email, you agree to our. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Latifi won the fight by submission due to a north-south choke in the first round. [67] However, the bout was cancelled for undisclosed reasons. The first round began and they touch gloves. After the win, Latifi revealed that the bout was the last on his contract, and at 40 he was unsure of his future. Deposit $200, Get $250. 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. [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. Last Saturday night, Latifi was facing a possible release from the UFC off the back of three straight losses. It does not store any personal data. [70] In turn, Latifi withdrew again for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jared Vanderaa. He has also fought against former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion and former MFC Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton and Tatsuya Mizuno. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. Initially I was working on a pony motor with a pull start rope. [36] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Body . [19] Latifi won the fight via submission in the first round. 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? Must be 21 or older to gamble. ), 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. [12][13], He became the first Superior Challenge Light Heavyweight Champion after defeating Jorge Oliveira for the vacant belt on October 6, 2012 at Superior Challenge 8. Round 1 and 2: great win by Mockingbird, round 3: Ilir Latifi. [6] b2b trade show marketing ufc fight night 196 results. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Sunday MMA Quick Hits: Fitch Blasts UFC 281 Main Eventers, PVZ Sunday MMA Quick Hits: UFC Fighters Banned from Betting, Flat-Earther Mitchell Heavyweight Vet Aleksei Oleinik Off UFC Roster After Fighting Out Deal. [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. Oops. His early career success has led to Latifi being ranked as one of the top Light Heavyweights in Europe. [24] Latifi effectively used leg kicks to disable his opponent, before finishing him with punches, ending the fight via first-round knockout. There's a lot more meat on Jon Jones' bones compared to the last time we saw him in action. Compare the latest UFC/MMA fight odds and betting lines from the top online sportsbooks What happens when you leave a rubber band in the sun for a few weeks, it will shrink up and become brittle. Latifi (16-8 MMA, 9-6 UFC) is currently on a two-fight winning streak. [64], Latifi faced Tanner Boser on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Fighter complains after second UFC kit wardrobe malfunction. Latifi, a.k.a. 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. Several filters can be selected. }. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. UFC officials had. 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. The end result was a very reserved affair, which saw the Swede fight smart, and stay away from Oleiniks submission game. [42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Pedro the first loss of his career. He lands a body kick. Ilir Latifi with the early takedown attempt and Mockingbird sprawls and stops it. Sports Scores and Odds Hub [35], Latifi faced Gian Villante on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. He did do surgery on my shoulder though which had 6 tears as well.. The AllStar offers the complete platform for arm-chair coaches, fantasy competition jockeys . Hammerfists end it and Ilir Latifi Dark Claw wins it. Watch this card with ESPN+ by signing up here. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. [6], With a considerable number of wrestlers in his family, Latifi began wrestling at a young age. They'd go the distance, with Ilir Latifi the clear winner. Oleinik trapped both of Latifis arms with overhooks, forcing the ref to consider standing them how. [40] However, on May 17, it was announced that Nogueira pulled out due to a neck injury. The temperature got a bit cold at a UFC 285 news conference as Valentina Shevchenko responded to Alexa Grasso. [53], Latifi faced Corey Anderson on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232. No issues at all when grappling or lifting weights. Latifi (9-3, 1 NC) made his UFC debut in April 2013, filling . [39], Latifi was expected to face Antnio Rogrio Nogueira on June 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 112. Ilir Latifis first UFC win at heavyweight didnt come without consequences. 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. [38] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. It hasnt affected my speed with punching or grappling - this is all anecdotal though. ET. Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". The fight can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims beginning at 4 p.m. Latifi then landed a left hand; Oleinik fired a low kick. Round 2: Dark Claw with a cracking right hand that stunned Ilir Latifi. Something went wrong. 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. UFC/MMA odds comparison service. ( National team wrestler, Nordic champion, ADCC European champion, Superior Challenge champion. 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