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. UFC news: Ilir Latifi vs. Aleksei Oleinik added to Columbus lineup - MMA Junkie. [3] [4] MMA-karriere[ redigr | rediger kildetekst] ( It does not store any personal data. Ilir Latifi temporarily suspended by NSAC after admitting he fought with staph infection The UFC heavyweight made the admission in his post-fight interview with Paul Felder. It was a razor-close fight and one where Latifi was apparently operating while heavily compromised in multiple areas. Sweden's Ilir "The Sledgehammer" Latifi will take on Jan Blachowicz in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 53 in Stockholm. Ilir Latifi had to go through the ringer to get his hand raised for the first time since December 2018. Latifi (9-3, 1 NC) made his UFC debut in April 2013, filling . [2] Latifi er af albanskt afstamning og er opvokset i Rosengrd. Latifi had the back momentarily at the end of the round, before Latifi moved back to side control. Hammerfists end it and Ilir Latifi Dark Claw wins it. Who is the best option for UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev if a rematch with featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski isn't next? 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. // See https://www.blogger.com/go/adspersonalization I started fighting MMA 13 years ago to reach a new level after I stopped with wrestling. Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. We found the will to push through that and get the win., A post shared by Ilir Latifi (@ilirlatifi). He also incurred the aforementioned eye injury due to an accidental poke. UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | 2022.02.19 | Las Vegas . Just to be clear about it. 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 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. 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The doctor did such a good job, there is hardly any detectable difference with appearance and function. He fired wild over the top, with Latifi successfully countering. 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. Eddie Alvarez predicts Conor McGregor will knock out Michael Chandler: Its a mismatch. Ilir Latifi targets February return to UFC after serious eye injury that left him 'totally blind' for weeks - MMA Junkie. A second attempt, with more power behind it, landed for Latifi, however. [48] Latifi won the fight via submission in the first round. [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. Eddie Alvarez blames Michael Chandler for trilogy fight never happening, says Chandler is in for a bad night against Conor McGregor. Aleksei Oleinik by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). // Supply ads personalization default for EEA readers Oleinik trapped both of Latifis arms with overhooks, forcing the ref to consider standing them how. [69] However, the day of the event, Latifi withdrew due to illness and the bout was cancelled. Initially I was working on a pony motor with a pull start rope. The former 205-pound contender moved. Ilir Latifi is known for Black Crab (2022), Wallander (2005) and UFC on Fox (2011). Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and us on Facebook. The Toronto Raptors (31-32) face the Washington Wizards (29-32) at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 2, 2023. 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. [27] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. 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. 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. [10], Latifi started his career as a heavyweight. 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. 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. [22] However, Lawlor later had to withdraw from the bout citing an injury,[23] and was replaced by promotional newcomer Chris Dempsey. Ilir Latifi Cyrille Diabate 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa Mar. Ilir Latifi with the early takedown attempt and Mockingbird sprawls and stops it. Follow Gian Villante vs. Ilir Latifi fight live at UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday night. ), 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. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Ilir Latifi (born July 28, 1983) is a Swedish mixed martial artist who previously fought in the Heavyweight division of the UFC. 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. [66], Latifi was next expected to face Alexander Romanov at UFC Fight Night 202 on February 19, 2022. 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? . Latifi is now 1-1 since moving to the heavyweight division after spending the rest of his UFC career competing at 205 pounds. [7] Latifi continued to wrestle in order to pursue his dream of one day being world champion. 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Latifi, a.k.a. Latifi pulled one arm free, however, and the action was allowed to continue. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Heavyweight debut. Perhaps the reason why the fighters with torn biceps don't get them repaired is because the biceps aren't that important for MMA. [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]. 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. The odds have Latifi at -170 while. Mockingbird is taken down this time and Ilir Latifi is in side control. The fight was a must-win at heavyweight for Ilir Latifi and also, to a lesser degree, for 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! [68], Latifi was scheduled to face Alexey Oleynik on March 26, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205. Boser lands a jab, Latifi lands a counter. 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). 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. 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. He did do surgery on my shoulder though which had 6 tears as well.. The Boa Constrictor will want to get this fight to the mat, which is where he does his best work, and always has. frankenmuth park and rec You ever kicked a puppy and heard it yelp? New customer offer in CO and NJ. [49] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. Just ask Jared Vanderaa, who was submitted by the craft veteran in Round 1 at UFC 273 in April. His previous losses came to Derrick Lewisin his heavyweight debutVolkan Oezdemir and Corey Anderson. [19] Latifi won the fight via submission in the first round. When we finally slowed down I went and had another MRI and the Dr. laughed me out of his office. 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. 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. 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. The first round began and they touch gloves. Latifi having trouble reaching him. I tore my biceps tendon partially in 2012. 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. [53], Latifi faced Corey Anderson on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232. 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.. ET. [76], Of Albanian origin, Latifi's parents emigrated from Kosovo in the 1960s. b2b trade show marketing ufc fight night 196 results. [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. The popular former light heavyweight went all three rounds with Tanner Boser to secure a split decision victory. [33][34] Following the fight, Latifi expressed his desire to fight in a main event in his hometown Malm. Atom 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. One minute in. The sport is pretty crazy and its very hard to prepare for what can happen in a fight, Latifi wrote on Instagram. Please check your email for a confirmation. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 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. Others follow in Ilir Latifi reveals he suffered a broken arm during split-decision win over Tanner Boser, Post Comments 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. His TKO win over Alan Baudot was overturned to a no contest in consequence of the positive test. 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. [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. [63] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. 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. [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. 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. Ilir Latifi swinging big, rocks Dark Claw with a right hand. 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. Oleinik connected with his hands, while Latifi looked to land his own right. [6] Last Saturday night, Latifi was facing a possible release from the UFC off the back of three straight losses. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Str. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. National team wrestler, Nordic champion, ADCC European champion, Superior Challenge champion. 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. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Fight ruled a no contest due to faulty cage. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Please gamble responsibly. 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. Fighter complains after second UFC kit wardrobe malfunction. No other exercise has affected it too much. He looks to work his way back up the ladder with a win over the veteran Oleinik. 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". Well if you tear this tendon and don't get it fixed within mere days of doing it, it cannot be repaired. [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. [20] His opponent, Diabat retired from MMA and the UFC following his loss to Latifi. UFC officials had. More impressively, he stayed out of danger in terms of submissions. If he wins in Rounds 2-3, you will lose on one end, but youll still be well ahead. Tag team curling 400lbs not such a smart idea. acalanes football schedule 2022 how to find assumed mean of ungrouped data View Romanov vs. Latifi fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results. [21], Latifi was later expected to face Tom Lawlor on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Free trialToday's NBA Games: Betting InformationNBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. [37], Latifi next faced Ryan Bader on September 3, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93. 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. [61], On October 14, 2019, news surfaced that Latifi will be moving up to heavyweight division. Ilir Latifi [4] is a Swedish mixed martial artist who previously fought in the Heavyweight division of the UFC. 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. Ilir Latifi recovers half-guard, but Dark Claw traps the left arm and unleashes right hands on Ilir Latifi's unguarded face. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook 's lines around. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. 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. [35], Latifi faced Gian Villante on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. [70] In turn, Latifi withdrew again for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jared Vanderaa. 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. Something went wrong. Oleinik fired a knee shortly after, which Latifi answered with an uppercut. Ilir Latifi has recently made the switch to fighting at heavyweight after being a light heavyweight for so long. However, No (-320): Fight to go the distance is just too expensive, so AVOID that. 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. Something went wrong. 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