Best fights of Ilir Latifi
Over 15 years as a professional, Ilir Latifi has compiled a 16-9 (10) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ilir Latifi chokes out Ovince Saint Preux
On February 24, 2018 Ilir Latifi faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. Latifi was 34 years old with a record of 13-5, and Preux was 34 with a record of 22-10. Latifi was coming off a win and Preux was on a 3-fight winning streak. Latifi submitted Ovince Saint Preux via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Ilir Latifi defeats Gian Villante
On March 5, 2016 Ilir Latifi faced Gian Villante in a heavyweight bout. Latifi was 32 years old with a record of 11-4, and Villante was 30 with a record of 14-6. Latifi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Villante was coming off a win. Latifi won via unanimous decision.
3. Ilir Latifi loses to Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision
On April 6, 2013 Ilir Latifi faced Gegard Mousasi in a light heavyweight bout. Latifi was 29 years old with a record of 7-2, and Mousasi was 27 with a record of 33-3-2. Both Latifi and Mousasi were on a 3-fight winning streak. Latifi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mousasi.
4. Ilir Latifi defeats Tyson Pedro
On September 9, 2017 Ilir Latifi faced Tyson Pedro in a light heavyweight bout. Latifi was 34 years old with a record of 12-5, and Pedro was 25 with a record of 6-0. Latifi was coming off a loss, while Pedro was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Latifi won via unanimous decision.
5. Ilir Latifi loses to Derrick Lewis via unanimous decision
On February 8, 2020 Ilir Latifi faced Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Latifi was 36 years old with a record of 14-7, and Lewis was 35 with a record of 22-7. Latifi was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Lewis was coming off a win. Latifi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lewis.
6. Ilir Latifi defeats Jorge Oliveira
On October 6, 2012 Ilir Latifi fought Jorge Oliveira for the vacant SC light heavyweight title. Latifi was 29 years old with a record of 6-2, and Oliveira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Latifi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Latifi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Ilir Latifi loses to Corey Anderson via unanimous decision
On December 29, 2018 Ilir Latifi faced Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight bout. Latifi was 35 years old with a record of 14-5, and Anderson was 29 with a record of 11-4. Both Latifi and Anderson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Latifi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Anderson.
8. Ilir Latifi KOs Hans Stringer in 56 seconds
On July 18, 2015 Ilir Latifi faced Hans Stringer in a light heavyweight bout. Latifi was 31 years old with a record of 9-4, and Stringer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Latifi was coming off a loss. Latifi stopped Hans Stringer via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ilir Latifi defeats Tanner Boser
On June 5, 2021 Ilir Latifi faced Tanner Boser in a heavyweight bout. Latifi was 37 years old with a record of 14-8, and Boser was 29 with a record of 19-7-1. Latifi was on a 3-fight losing streak and Boser was coming off a loss. Latifi won via split decision.
10. Ilir Latifi loses to Ryan Bader via KO
On September 3, 2016 Ilir Latifi faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Latifi was 33 years old with a record of 12-4, and Bader was 33 with a record of 20-5. Latifi was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Bader was coming off a loss. Bader stopped Latifi via KO in the 2nd round.