It was only during Latifi's post-fight interview that the ailment was revealed. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". I started pulling the rope to start it and I felt it tear. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Black Crab Head Centry (2022) Wallander Abdel (2005) UFC on Fox Self (2013-2016) UFC Embedded: Vlog Series Self - UFC Light Heavyweight (2015) Hide all | | Edit 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]. Lopez came in to the fight on a 7-fight winning streak. Something went wrong. Subsequently, despite having six weeks to secure a replacement opponent, promotion officials elected to remove Latifi from the event entirely. 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. Deposit $200, Get $250. Boser lands a jab, Latifi lands a counter. He lands a body kick. The temperature got a bit cold at a UFC 285 news conference as Valentina Shevchenko responded to Alexa Grasso. [61], On October 14, 2019, news surfaced that Latifi will be moving up to heavyweight division. We found the will to push through that and get the win.. Eddie Alvarez predicts Conor McGregor will knock out Michael Chandler: Its a mismatch. 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 answered him with a left hand. Oleinik trapped both of Latifis arms with overhooks, forcing the ref to consider standing them how. Latifi is no slouch on the canvas, but he hasnt faced a grappler like the veteran Oleinik. Latifi had the back momentarily at the end of the round, before Latifi moved back to side control. ET. 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). [69] However, the day of the event, Latifi withdrew due to illness and the bout was cancelled. We spend a day with Ilir Latifi, a Swedish mixed martial artist of Albanian origin, one of the top contenders in the UFC Light Heavyweight division, as he prepares for his big fight on July 22.. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Sportscience University, What was your job before you started fighting? [6], With a considerable number of wrestlers in his family, Latifi began wrestling at a young age. The list shows several stats such as . It was announced in February 2010 that Diabat had signed a four fight contract with the UFC. While his purse was not fined, Latifi won't fight until Jan. 1 and will have to pay legal . Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWires official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Latifi revealed the ailment in his in-cage interview and said he fought with a swollen leg and fever. 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. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [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]. [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. Latifi has been plying his trade in the UFC since 2013, when he stepped in as a late replacement for his teammate Alexander Gustafsson to take on Gegard Mousasi in the main event of UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Stockholm. The win over Boser was sorely needed for Latifi. Ilir Latifi 's heavyweight run continues. [44], Latifi was expected to face Ovince Saint Preux on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox 27. Latifi moved to side control, landing some nasty elbows and forcing Oleinik to scramble. Latifi (16-8 MMA, 9-6 UFC) is currently on a two-fight winning streak. He has also fought against former Bellator Light Heavyweight champion and former MFC Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton and Tatsuya Mizuno. Latifi having trouble reaching him. The first round began and they touch gloves. [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. By Kristen King Oct. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. UFC/MMA odds comparison service. Aleksei Oleinik by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Jon Jones has no doubt he's going to claim the vacant heavyweight title in his long-awaited octagon return at UFC 285. What ranks and titles have you held? Latifi used his superior wrestling and also his improved striking to shut Lopez down to win a unanimous decision. [70] The pair was rescheduled to meet on two weeks later at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. In his debut at UFC 114 he defeated Luiz Can via TKO in the first round. His TKO win over Alan Baudot was overturned to a no contest in consequence of the positive test. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Bet now! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Well if you tear this tendon and don't get it fixed within mere days of doing it, it cannot be repaired. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It wasnt pretty, but was likely earning him points. His previous losses came to Derrick Lewisin his heavyweight debutVolkan Oezdemir and Corey Anderson. Sign up for the It fatigues much easier, but only with heavy lifting. ), 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. [57] The pair was rebooked at UFC on ESPN 5 on August 3, 2019. Oops. His early career success has led to Latifi being ranked as one of the top Light Heavyweights in Europe. 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. Something went wrong. 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. 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. What happens when you leave a rubber band in the sun for a few weeks, it will shrink up and become brittle. Heading into that bout he was on the dreaded three fight losing streak (few fighters make it to four in the UFC). Ilir Latifi has recently made the switch to fighting at heavyweight after being a light heavyweight for so long. We value your readership. The Boa Constrictor, is still a formidable force despite being a little long in the tooth. Ilir Latifi had to go through the ringer to get his hand raised for the first time since December 2018. [17] Latifi lost the fight via unanimous decision. 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. Ilir Latifi reveals he fractured his arm in two places during win over Tanner Boser at UFC Vegas 28. [41], Latifi faced undefeated prospect Tyson Pedro on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Latifi did get some strikes in, going body-head in the final minute. 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. adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []; Latifi (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC) snapped a three-fight losing skid this past Saturday when he edged Tanner Boser (19-8-1 MMA, 3-3 UFC) by split decision in their heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 189 in Las Vegas. FightCenter; UFC Fight Night; Romanov vs. Latifi; Cancelled MMA Bout Alexandr Romanov vs. Ilir Latifi. [55], Latifi was expected to face Volkan Oezdemir on June 1, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 153. Can he do it one more time? No other exercise has affected it too much. The UFC fighter is a bit undersized as he's 5'10 while most fighters in the. [31], Latifi faced Sean O'Connell on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81. Perhaps the reason why the fighters with torn biceps don't get them repaired is because the biceps aren't that important for MMA. 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? Sports Betting Legality Map When and why did you start training for fighting? 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[68], Latifi was scheduled to face Alexey Oleynik on March 26, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205. 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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. [21], Latifi was later expected to face Tom Lawlor on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46. I let out a sound similar to that, it was excruciating but only initially. [42][43] He won the fight via unanimous decision, handing Pedro the first loss of his career. UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | 2022.02.19 | Las Vegas . 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". Oleinik fired a knee shortly after, which Latifi answered with an uppercut. Ilir Latifi swinging big, rocks Dark Claw with a right hand. 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. Oleinik put the pressure on, walking Latifi down and throwing looping punches and leg kicks. Heavyweight debut. On the night's main. The surgeon proceeded to cut the tendon and attach it on the upper humerus bone with a biodegradable screw. [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. Montana De La Rosa is the second woman in a week to condemn the bra component of the current UFC fight kit. Nascimento (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is also fresh off a win over Boser. 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. [28][29], Latifi next faced Hans Stringer on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Sports Scores and Odds Hub Latifi lost that fight but has since built a UFC record of 8-6. You ever kicked a puppy and heard it yelp? The popular former light heavyweight. [60] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. Several filters can be selected. We found the will to push through that and get the win.. Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter. I had a biceps tenodesis after having a SLAP tear. // See https://www.blogger.com/go/adspersonalization [36] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Sig. 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. Latifi then feinted a takedown, which Oleinik fell for. Days later Latifi has revealed that the fight with Boser was more punishing than we initially thought. I had taken the carb apart and cleaned everything up and put it back together. Please check your email for a confirmation. DATES WILL START RELEASING AS SOON A JANUARY 21! 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