HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Ilir Latifi
17-9
Age
40
Height
5'10"
Weight
2495 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
09:19
Gym
Allstars Training Center - Stockholm, Sweden
Wins By
6 KO · 5 Sub · 18 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 5R3 4
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
38%
Bonuses
—
Style
Wrestling
Location
Albania
Fight History
LOSS
RN
vs Rodrigo Nascimento
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AO
vs Aleksei Oleinik
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TB
vs Tanner Boser
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SO
vs Sean O'Connell
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:30
WIN
HS
vs Hans Stringer
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:56
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:56
LOSS
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R1 1:58
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 1:58
WIN
CD
vs Chris Dempsey
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:07
WIN
CD
vs Cyrille Diabate
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R1 3:02
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 3:02
LOSS
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 4:31
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:31
WIN
OS
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 3:48
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 3:48
LOSS
RB
vs Ryan Bader
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head At Distance
R2 2:06
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R2 2:06
LOSS
DL
vs Derrick Lewis
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CA
vs Corey Anderson
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TP
vs Tyson Pedro
UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· 2017-09-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GV
vs Gian Villante
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gegard Mousasi
UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.0/min
Grappling
2.11 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Ilir adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
54%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
38%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
38%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
38%
Counters
31%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (54%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (100%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 214% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#11
50% of subs
Guillotine Choke Standing
#21
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke On Ground and Guillotine Choke Standing. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (114% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc70%
Clinch
56% acc11%
Ground
80% acc19%
Striking Differential-0.88/min
2.05 landed/min2.93 absorbed/min
2.05
Landed/Min
2.93
Absorbed/Min
0.40
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed306
Sig. Strikes Attempted677
Key Insights
Ilir is a distance-first striker, with 70% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 80% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%
Landed
10
Defended
49
Total
59
2.11
TD / 15min
0.30
Sub / 15min
10
TD Landed
59
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
42
Landed
108
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.11/15min.
Elite TD defense (100%).
5 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
594
1.55
Ratio
Absorbed
384
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
114%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.55x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
1:03
R2 Control
1:16
R3 Control
1:56
R1 to Final
+22%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.2pp
Body
-9.0pp
Leg
-13.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+16.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3057
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights