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Ilir Latifi

L1
“The Sledgehammer”
17-9-0
0Prospect
/Age 43/Orthodox/5' 10"/73″ reach/230 lbs
Win %
65%
SLpM
2.0
Str Acc
45%
Str Def
56%
TD Avg
2.1
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
0.3
Finish
67%

At a Glance

2.0
SLpM
45%
Str Acc
2.1
TD Avg
67%
Finish %
56%
Str Def
Ilir Latifi "The Sledgehammer" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 17-9-0, the fighter carries a 65% win rate across 26 pro contests, with a 67% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 100% takedown defense.
Career Arc
23 fightspeak +10 · current +8

Skill Profile

VOLUME31ACCURACY53KO POWER60TAKEDOWNS61TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS45DURABILITY54ACTIVITY71
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.05-1.37 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.93-0.25 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
2.11+0.59 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.30-0.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.93)Landed (2.05)
0
-0.88

Wins by Method

67%Finish
KO/TKO640%
Submission427%
Decision533%
17 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (17)
6 KO
4 SUB
5 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (9)
3 KO
4 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Dec
W
Dec
L
Dec
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
34/73(47%)
R2
15/36(42%)
R3
19/43(44%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
90%
Distance: 61Clinch: 7Ground: 0
Target
75%
Head: 51Body: 10Leg: 7

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
9 of 23
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
2.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
4-2
Fight History16 UFC + 7 pre-UFC
23 fights15W7L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LRodrigo Nascimento
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
May 20, 2023DS-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
S-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Heavyweight
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
2023-05-20
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WUnknown
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?Unknown
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