Ilir Latifi

Ilir Latifi (born July 28, 1983) is a Swedish mixed martial artist who fights in the Heavyweight division, most recently in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A two-time national wrestling champion and a professional MMA competitor since 2008, Latifi has also competed in Shark Fights, Rumble of The Kings, and GLORY.

Ilir Latifi
Latifi at UFC 232 in 2018
Born (1983-07-28) July 28, 1983
Malmö, Sweden
Other namesThe Sledgehammer
ResidenceStockholm, Sweden
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight253 lb (115 kg; 18.1 st)
DivisionHeavyweight (2008, 2020–present)
Light Heavyweight (2009–2019)
Reach73+12 in (187 cm)
StyleSubmission Wrestling
Fighting out ofStockholm, Sweden
TeamAllstars Training Center
Pancrase Gym Sweden
American Top Team
Malmö Tigers (Wrestling)
TrainerSelman Berisha
WrestlingSwedish national level
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins16
By knockout6
By submission4
By decision6
Losses9
By knockout4
By decision5
No contests1
Amateur record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Men's Submission Wrestling
ADCC European Championships
2003 Turku -99kg
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