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Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 10 fights.
| Record: | 15-5-0, 1NC |
| Summary: | Well-rounded |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Sledgehammer |
| From: | Malmo Sweden |
| Fights Out Of: | Malmo Sweden |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 5' 10" ( 177 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
| Reach | 73" |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
364
Types of Successful Strikes
0
153
Striking Defense
53
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
27
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
100
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
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UPCOMING
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Ilir Latifi
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UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Shogun
Jul 22, 2018
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Feb 24, 2018 |
7
25
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0
0
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0
1
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0
0
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R1 Submission |
Performance of the Night
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Sep 9, 2017 |
44
31
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4
0
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0
0
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4
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
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Loss
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Ilir Latifi
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Sep 3, 2016 |
13
9
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Mar 5, 2016 |
23
30
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0
3
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0
0
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0
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Jan 17, 2016 |
2
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Jul 18, 2015 |
7
2
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
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Loss
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Ilir Latifi
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Oct 4, 2014 |
2
13
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0
0
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0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Jul 19, 2014 |
16
1
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1
0
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0
0
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0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
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Win
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Ilir Latifi
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Mar 8, 2014 |
0
0
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0
1
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0
2
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0
1
|
R1 Submission | ||
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Loss
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Ilir Latifi
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Apr 6, 2013 |
80
18
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0
1
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0
0
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0
0
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R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
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Biography
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting MMA ten years ago to reach a new level after I stopped with wrestling.
What ranks and titles have you held? National team wrestler, Nordic champion, ADCC European champion, Superior Challenge champion
Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Becoming the UFC champion has always been my dream. It feels great to finally be here and taking the first step towards that goal.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Sportscience University
What was your job before you started fighting? Teaching wrestling and MMA
Favorite grappling technique: Leg lock
Favorite Striking technique: Right hook
• Pro since 2008
• Five wins by submission (guillotine, keylock, armbar, undisclosed submission), six by knockout
• Nine first round finishes
• Five wins by submission (guillotine, keylock, armbar, undisclosed submission), six by knockout
• Nine first round finishes
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