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Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
| Record: | 9-3-0, 1NC |
| Summary: | Well-rounded |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The Sledgehammer |
| From: | Malmo Sweden |
| Fights Out Of: | Malmo Sweden |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
112
Types of Successful Strikes
0
18
Striking Defense
47
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
4
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Win
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Cyrille Diabate |
Mar 8, 2014
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
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| Ilir Latifi | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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Loss
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Gegard Mousasi |
Apr 6, 2013
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80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
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| Ilir Latifi | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Wrestling / jiu-jitsu practice in the morning and MMA in the evening.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting MMA 4-5 years ago to reach 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
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting MMA 4-5 years ago to reach 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
• Four wins by submission, three by knockout
• Four wins by submission, three by knockout
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