Ilir Latifi
SwedenLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Rodrigo Nascimento · Split Decision · May 20, 2023
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CAREER SUMMARY
Ilir Latifi holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Latifi has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Latifi lands 2.05 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 2.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Latifi also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 20, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 230 lbs104 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jul 28, 1982
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Birthplace
- Malmo, Sweden
Career history
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 10-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Yan· Oct 1, 2022· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 60-17-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tanner BoserUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai· Jun 5, 2021· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 19-8-1SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 247: Jones vs Reyes· Feb 8, 2020· Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 23-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Carmouche· Aug 10, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 16-4TKOR2 · 4:31
- LOSSUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 12-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 22-11POTNSUBR1 · 3:48
- WINvs Tyson PedroUFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 9, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ryan BaderUFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett· Sep 3, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 21-5TKOR2 · 2:06
- WINUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 14-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 17-7TKOR1 · 0:30
- WINUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· Jul 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 22-7-3TKOR1 · 0:56
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 18-3TKOR1 · 1:58
- WINUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· Jul 19, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 10-2TKOR1 · 2:07
- WINUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· Mar 8, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 19-10-1SUBR1 · 3:02
- LOSSUFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi· Apr 7, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 34-3-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jorge OliveiraSuperior Challenge 8· Oct 6, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 5-3-1UD
- WINvs Tony LopezGlory 1: Stockholm· May 26, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 31-9UD
- WINvs Denis BogdanovUltimate Glory 15· Mar 23, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 0-4SUB
- LOSSShark Fights 17· Jul 15, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 16-6-1UD
- WINvs Matteo MinonzioStrength & Honor Championship· Apr 10, 2010· 4-1 vs 11-10TKO
- LOSSRumble Of The Kings 2009· Nov 20, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 7-5TKOR3 · 0:15
- WINvs Darko KrbanjevicK-1: Rumble Of The Kings 8· May 22, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 4-4-1SUBR1 · 1:43
- WINvs Luis da SilvaK-1: Rumble Of The Kings 7· Feb 27, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-6-1TKOR1 · 1:20
- WINvs Roman MihockaSuperior Challenge· Oct 25, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1TKO
- NCBulgaria Regional· May 17, 2008· 0-0 vs 2-0NCR1 · 0:55
- LOSSvs Dean Lister2003 ADCC Championships· May 17, 2003· 0-2-
- LOSSvs Marcio Cruz2003 ADCC Championships· May 17, 2003· 0-1-
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2009Competitor · ADCC · -98.9 kg
- 2005Bronze · Swedish Nationals · Light Heavyweight
- 2003Champion · ADCC European Championships · -99 kg
- 2001Champion · Nordic Championships · junior · -97 kg
- Superior Challenge Light Heavyweight Championship · Superior Challenge
- Sweden national team · Greco-Roman Wrestling
Camp
- Allstars Training Center · Stockholm, Sweden
- Pancrase Gym Sweden · Malmo, Sweden Former
- American Top Team · Coconut Creek, United States Former
- Malmo Tigers · Greco-Roman Wrestling · Malmo, Sweden Former
Coaches
- Selman Berisha · Head coach
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Ilir Latifi sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Ilir Latifi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ilir Latifi earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Ilir Latifi's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #3 Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Jul 27, 2015
- Times ranked
- 155
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1710▼6
- Peak
- 1781Feb 24, 2018
- Rated fights
- 25
Frequently asked questions
When does Ilir Latifi fight next?
Ilir Latifi has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Ilir Latifi's record?
Ilir Latifi's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.
Who is Ilir Latifi fighting next?
Ilir Latifi's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Ilir Latifi fight last?
Ilir Latifi most recently fought Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill on Saturday, May 20, 2023, LOSS (Split Decision).
What weight class does Ilir Latifi fight in?
Ilir Latifi fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Ilir Latifi have?
Ilir Latifi has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Ilir Latifi won?
Ilir Latifi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Ilir Latifi?
Ilir Latifi is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Ilir Latifi weigh?
Ilir Latifi weighs 230 lbs (104 kg).
What is Ilir Latifi's reach?
Ilir Latifi has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Ilir Latifi?
Ilir Latifi is 44 years old (born Jul 28, 1982).
Where is Ilir Latifi from?
Ilir Latifi is from Sweden.
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