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UFC Columbus is down to twelve bouts following last minute cancellation
Tonight’s UFC Columbus event is down to a total of twelve contests following a last minute fight cancellation. On Saturday afternoon, UFC officials announced that a scheduled heavyweight fight between Ilir Latifi and Aleksei Oleinik was no longer taking place this evening. According the promotion, Latifi vs. Oleinik was scratched due to a “non-COVID related […]
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Aleksei Oleinik vs. Ilir Latifi booked for UFC Columbus
A heavyweight fight between Aleksei Oleinik and Ilir Latifi has been added to UFC Columbus. Multiple sources informed BJPENN.com that Oleinik and Latifi have signed to fight one another at UFC Columbus on March 26. The card does not have a main event after Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic was pulled from the headlining spot. […]
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Ilir Latifi reveals he suffered multiple arm fractures in UFC win over Tanner Boser
UFC heavyweight Ilir Latifi has revealed he suffered multiple arm fractures during his UFC Vegas 28 win over Tanner Boser. Last Saturday night, Latifi was facing a possible release from the UFC off the back of three straight losses. However, instead of folding, he was able to dig deep and battle his way to a […]
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Ilir Latifi vs. Tanner Boser targeted for June UFC Fight Night card
A battle between heavyweights will take place at a UFC Fight Night event in June when Ilir Latifi meets Tanner Boser inside the Octagon. MMA Empire Canada first reported that Boser vs. Latifi will take place on the June 5 card that currently does not have a venue or location set for it. https://twitter.com/mmaempirecanada/status/1370238173817630720 #BREAKING: […]
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Ilir Latifi trashes judges for Derrick Lewis decision: ‘They robbed me’
At UFC 247, long-time UFC light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi moved up to the heavyweight division to battle Derrick Lewis. While Latifi put up a good fight, he ultimately lost a decision to the hometown hero. He feels the judges got it wrong. “To be honest, I know I was on his home turf,” Latifi […]
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Derrick Lewis reveals he’s dealing with ‘life or death’ medical issue, was told not to fight at UFC 247
Derrick Lewis had more on the line than simply a win or loss at UFC 247. “The Black Beast” revealed he is battling a “life and death” medical issue and was told not to fight. During Saturday night’s action at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Lewis defeated Ilir Latifi by unanimous decision. He joined […]
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Ilir Latifi says he’s coming for the heavyweight division and it starts with Derrick Lewis
Ilir Latifi always wanted to fight Derrick Lewis and now he has gotten his wish. On the main card of UFC 247, Latifi will move up in weight to battle Lewis. When the fight was announced many were confused as to why it was happening. The Swede is on a two-fight losing streak and not […]
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Ilir Latifi believes teammate Alexander Gustafsson will fight again ‘very soon’
Ilir Latifi expects Alexander Gustafsson to fight again soon. Shortly after Gustafsson was submitted by Anthony Smith in the main event of UFC Stockholm he announced his retirement. Yet many thought the Swede would come back and a few months later he revealed he is considering a return. Now, his teammate in Latifi says Gustafsson […]
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Ilir Latifi targeted for heavyweight debut opposite Derrick Lewis
Long-time UFC light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi is reportedly headed up to the heavyweight division. According to ESPN, the Swede will hike up to heavyweight to battle fearsome knockout artist Derrick Lewis on February 8 — though contracts are not yet signed. The Feb 8. card, which is expected to be a pay-per-view, does not […]
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Ilir Latifi welcomes heavyweight fight with Derrick Lewis
Ilir Latifi currently has his hands full with a Saturday night, UFC Uruguay showdown with Volkan Oezdemir. Yet he’s already thinking ahead to his next fight — and he’s got some big ideas. Speaking to MMA Fighting ahead of UFC Uruguay, the light heavyweight contender shared his interest in a heavyweight showdown with former title […]
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UFC Uruguay | Volkan Oezdemir on Ilir Latifi: ‘I plan on exploiting him’
Volkan Oezdemir and Ilir Latifi will finally fight at UFC Uruguay after two previous attempts failed. Back in June, the two were set to fight at UFC Stockholm, but Latifi got hurt and was forced to pull out just days before the fight. The scrap was then re-booked for UFC Newark, but Visa issues from […]
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Volkan Oezdemir issues statement on canceled Ilir Latifi fight
Volkan Oezdemir expected to return the Octagon at UFC Stockholm this weekend opposite his friend Ilir Latifi. Unfortunately, Latifi was forced off the card at the last minute, leaving Switzerland’s Oezdemir without a dance partner. “Due to a back injury, Ilir Latifi has been forced to withdraw from his Saturday UFC Fight Night bout against […]
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Ilir Latifi suffers last second injury, out of UFC Stockholm
On Saturday night, UFC Stockholm takes place as it is scheduled to showcase six of the top light heavyweights in the promotion in its final three bouts. Well, at least that was originally the case as Ilir Latifi is no longer going to be able to make the walk. The UFC released a statement Thursday […]
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UFC Stockholm adds pair of big light heavyweight bouts
The UFC returns to Stockholm, Sweden on June 1 and the card is starting to really look like a light heavyweight showcase as some big-time match-ups have been made. The first of the bouts that were announced was the main event which features Sweden’s favorite fighting son, three-time title challenger, Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson. As […]
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Corey Anderson out-duels Ilir Latifi, calls out Anthony Smith (highlights)
On Saturday night, on the main card of the relocated UFC 232 card in Los Angeles, California, Corey Anderson and Ilir Latifi collided in what was widely regarded as a number-one contender fight in the exciting UFC light heavyweight division. The winner, it was believed, would be well positioned for a fight with the winner […]
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Ilir Latifi vs. Corey Anderson set for UFC 232
UFC 232 is shaping up to be a great card. The end of year card always seems to have some of the biggest names in the UFC on it. This year is no different. In the main event, Jon Jones will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon in a light heavyweight title fight […]
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Report | Corey Anderson vs Ilir Latifi to meet at UFC 232
Kicking things off when it comes to announcements for 2018’s final card was the big super fight between champions Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes. The second of surely multiple top-ranked matchups has now been brought to our attention. In a division that is desperate for some waves to be made, light heavyweight needs someone to […]
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Ilir Latifi calls for fight with “undisputed champ” Jon Jones, Jones responds
Excitement surrounding the potential return of former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is starting to mount. The MMA legend continues to hint at a comeback, and some members of the MMA community believe his next bout is already in the works. Whatever the case, Swedish light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi is hoping to be […]
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Ilir Latifi bashes “coward” Daniel Cormier for accepting Anderson fight, Cormier says he’ll fight him too
Daniel Cormier, who now owns the UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight titles, plans to retire in March of 2019, when he turns 40. From the sounds of it, he’s going to be very busy between now and then. We know that Cormier plans to defend his heavyweight title against Brock Lesnar in early 2019. We […]
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UFC Hamburg loses co-main event as Ilir Latifi suffers injury
The UFC’s next event in Europe continues to lose out on it’s top showcases. After Volkan Oezdemir’s bailing to fight Alexander Gustafsson, another loss has come for UFC Hamburg. It just gets worse and worse for the UFC’s return to Germany as although they are retaining their headliner with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua now taking on […]
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Report | Glover Teixeira vs. Ilir Latifi bout in the works for summer card
According to a report from Swedish MMA publication Kimura.se, a clash between top light heavyweight contenders Ilir Latifi and Glover Teixeira is in the works for a summer UFC card. While the setting for this compelling bout has not yet been finalized, the report suggests those details will be worked out in the coming days. […]
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The Increasingly Awesome Ilir Latifi Has Plans for a Wildlife Adventure Show
Even beasts have dreams. For ‘The Brick Layer’ Ilir Latifi, his aspirations go beyond just smashing his opponents. He’s just coming off a spectacular finish over Ovince Saint Preux, strategically calling out UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier afterwards. Finally climbing to the top five of the ranks, Latifi is closer to that gold belt […]
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Alexander Gustafsson is Considering Moving to Heavyweight
As Daniel Cormier heads up to heavyweight in one of the blast few big fights before he walks away from the sport, he’s not the only one changing weight classes. His teammate Luke Rockhold has announced his move to light heavyweight is ‘imminent’ and Alexander Gustafsson has offered to welcome him to the new division. […]
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UFC rankings update: Ilir Latifi and Jeremy Stephens crack top-5 in their divisions
In the wake of last weekend’s action-packed UFC Orlando card, the UFC has updated its official rankings. As expected, featherweight knockout artist Jeremy Stephens has made a big climb up the featherweight ladder for his crushing knockout of Josh Emmett, while light heavyweight contender Ilir Latifi burst into his divisional top-5 for his submission of […]
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After huge win over ‘OSP,’ Ilir Latifi explains why he deserves shot at Daniel Cormier
On Sunday night, on the main card of the UFC’s exciting stop in sunny Orlando, Florida, Sweden’s Ilir Latifi stepped into the Octagon with Ovince Saint Preux. Though Latifi entered this bout as a slight Octagon, he came through in the biggest way possible, dropping his opponent with two rocket-fuelled punches before lulling him to […]
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UFC Orlando Results: Ilir Latifi sleeps Ovince Saint Preux in Round 1 (VIDEO)
UFC Orlando Results: Ilir Latifi sleeps Ovince Saint Preux in Round 1 A key light heavyweight tilt between Ovince Saint Preux and Ilir Latifi took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 28 main card in Orlando. Round one begins and both men are cautious early on. “OSP” is controlling the center of the octagon. He […]
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Ovince Saint Preux vs Ilir Latifi Bumped to UFC on Fox 28
Well instead of a replacement, it looks like Ovince Saint Preux won’t be changing opponents after all but instead just fight dates. He and fellow top-ranked UFC light heavyweight, Ilir Latifi were initially supposed to square off at UFC on Fox 27, January 27. That was until Latifi suffered an injury which led to OSP to […]
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Ovince Saint Preux Left Without Opponent after Ilir Latifi suffers Injury
After suffering a three-fight rough patch in 2016 to early 2017, Ovince Saint Preux has turned things around rather impressively and completely reversed that trend with three straight dominant wins. With all the momentum one could ask for, OSP was all well and ready to carry it over into the new year. OSP is set […]