Ilir Latifi

“The Sledgehammer”

17-9-0

0Prospect

/Age 44/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

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Prospect

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

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)

-0.88

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)

Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

34/73(47%)

15/36(42%)

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

Avg Fight Duration

2.0 rounds

Post-Loss Record

4-2

Fight History16 UFC + 7 pre-UFC

23 fights15W7L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Rodrigo Nascimento	UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill	May 20, 2023	DS-DEC	3	5:00
LOSS Method S-DEC Round 3 of 3 Time 5:00 Division Heavyweight UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill 2023-05-20 Compare fighters →
W	Aleksei Oleinik	UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan	Oct 1, 2022	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Tanner Boser	UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai	Jun 5, 2021	DS-DEC	3	5:00
L	Derrick Lewis	UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes	Feb 8, 2020	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Volkan Oezdemir	UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2	Aug 10, 2019	KKO/TKO Punch	2	4:31
L	Corey Anderson	UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2	Dec 29, 2018	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Ovince Saint Preux	UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens	Feb 24, 2018	SSUB Guillotine Choke	1	3:48
W	Tyson Pedro	UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2	Sep 9, 2017	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Ryan Bader	UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett	Sep 3, 2016	KKO/TKO Knee	2	2:06
W	Gian Villante	UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz	Mar 5, 2016	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Sean O'Connell	UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz	Jan 17, 2016	KKO/TKO Punch	1	0:30
W	Hans Stringer	UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites	Jul 18, 2015	KKO/TKO Punch	1	0:56
L	Jan Blachowicz	UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story	Oct 4, 2014	KKO/TKO Kick	1	1:58
W	Chris Dempsey	UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao	Jul 19, 2014	KKO/TKO Punch	1	2:07
W	Cyrille Diabate	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa	Mar 8, 2014	SSUB Guillotine Choke	1	3:02
L	Gegard Mousasi	UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi	Apr 6, 2013	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Unknown	GloryGlory 1: Stockholm	May 26, 2012	DDEC
W	Denis Bogdanov	Ultimate GloryUltimate Glory 15	Mar 23, 2012	SSUB		R1
?	Unknown	Shark FightsShark Fights 17	Jul 15, 2011	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Matteo Minonzio		Apr 10, 2010	KTKO
W	Darko Krbanjevic	K-K-1: Rumble Of The Kings 8	May 22, 2009	SSUB	1	1:43
W	Luis da Silva	K-K-1: Rumble Of The Kings 7	Feb 27, 2009	KTKO	1	1:20
W	Roman Mihocka		Oct 25, 2008	KTKO