Tyson Pedro Says Loss to Ilir Latifi Served as Valuable Lesson

Tyson Pedro views his loss to Ilir Latifi as a learning experience. Pedro took on Latifi back in September. He fell short via unanimous decision. It was the first loss in Pedro’s professional mixed martial arts career. Lesson Learned He will look…

Tyson Pedro views his loss to Ilir Latifi as a learning experience. Pedro took on Latifi back in September. He fell short via unanimous decision. It was the first loss in Pedro’s professional mixed martial arts career. Lesson Learned He will look to get back in the win column tonight (Feb. 10). Pedro will meet Saparbek Safarov […]

Ilir Latifi Outworks Tyson Pedro In Unanimous Decision Victory

Ilir Latifi handed Tyson Pedro the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career. The second bout on the main card of UFC 215 featured a light heavyweight scrap between Ilir Latifi and Tyson Pedro. This was Latifi’s first bout since his knockout loss to Ryan Bader back in Sept. 2016. Pedro went into […]

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Ilir Latifi handed Tyson Pedro the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career.

The second bout on the main card of UFC 215 featured a light heavyweight scrap between Ilir Latifi and Tyson Pedro. This was Latifi’s first bout since his knockout loss to Ryan Bader back in Sept. 2016. Pedro went into the bout with an undefeated professional MMA record of 6-0.

Latifi tried catching a leg kick early, but didn’t get it. They collided and briefly engaged in the clinch. Latifi caught a kick and pressed his opponent against the fence. He completed the takedown and ended up in the north-south position. Pedro scrambled up to his feet.

A kick to the body was there for Pedro. He went for a high kick, but Latifi took him down. Pedro once again scrambled to get back to his feet. Latifi pressed his opponent against the fence briefly. The round ended with Pedro whiffing a head kick.

Latifi moved forward early in the second stanza. A hard body kick landed for Pedro. An uppercut found the mark for Latifi. He moved forward and pushed him against the fence. Latifi scored a big takedown. The round ended with Latifi in control.

The third and final round began and Pedro connected with a leg kick. A clean uppercut followed by a left hand landed for Latifi. Blood formed over the eye of Latifi. He caught a kick and landed a right hand. Latifi took his opponent down. Pedro couldn’t get up for the remainder of the final round.

Final Result: Ilir Latifi def. Tyson Pedro via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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Ilir Latifi Out-Wrestles Tyson Pedro For Unanimous Decision Win

Round 1: Pedro opens things up with a front kick to the body followed by a leg kick. Another leg kick for Pedro and he locks up with Latifi for a brief moment before the pair break up. Another leg kick from Pedro but it’s caught and Latifi is in on a takedown now against […]

Round 1: Pedro opens things up with a front kick to the body followed by a leg kick. Another leg kick for Pedro and he locks up with Latifi for a brief moment before the pair break up. Another leg kick from Pedro but it’s caught and Latifi is in on a takedown now against […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 215 – Undercard Bouts

Illir Latifi vs. Tyson Pedro Ryan Bader with his flying knee really put the nail in the coffin by sending Latifi’s already downward headed ranking out of the top ten. Bader has gone on to become the Bellator champ since then and Latifi on the other hand has a chance to make somewhat of a […]

Illir Latifi vs. Tyson Pedro

Ryan Bader with his flying knee really put the nail in the coffin by sending Latifi’s already downward headed ranking out of the top ten. Bader has gone on to become the Bellator champ since then and Latifi on the other hand has a chance to make somewhat of a comeback when he faces Tyson Pedro. If Latifi gets the better of Pedro in UFC Fight Night 215, he will find himself back in the top ten and that is probably the only thing on his mind right now!

Ashlee Evans-Smith vs. Sarah Moras

Both these fighters have struggled with their UFC careers thus far. At least for one of them, that is about to change at UFC 215. It is not inexperience which has let them down, both these women have a ton of fights under their belts and have yet failed to showcase any real improvement. From the looks of it, the loser here could be on her way out of UFC and into Invicta. Smith has been fighting regularly but the results haven’t turned out as she may have hoped while on the other hand, Moras has had dry spells while out injured.

Gavin Tucker vs. Rick Glenn

Glenn returned to the UFC on UFC fight night 208, but his returning fight did not go the way he would have hoped. The former WSOF featherweight champ really struggled to get going. On the other hand, Tucker made an impressive UFC debut in February and will look to put on just as impressive a fight when he comes up against Glenn. This is going to be a very unpredictable match up, and we will just have to wait and see how it plays out.

Kajan Johnson vs. Adriano Martins

The infamous Kajan Johnson is back after a two month sabbatical. He was thrown out of the UFC athlete retreat after having rejected the Reebok deal. The question on everyone’s mind is if he has been training and kept himself well conditioned, or has he slipped and gotten out of shape? His opponent is going to be Adriano Martins who has been a consistent performer thus far and will certainly be a worthy challenge for Johnson on his return.

Paul Craig Believes He’ll ‘Drag Tyson Pedro Into Deep Water’ at UFC 209

Paul Craig is ready to throw down in the featured bout of the UFC Fight Pass portion of the UFC 209 prelims. Craig will take on fellow undefeated light heavyweight prospect Tyson Pedro tonight (March 4) inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The “Bearjew” made his UFC debut a successful one against Henrique da […]

Paul Craig is ready to throw down in the featured bout of the UFC Fight Pass portion of the UFC 209 prelims. Craig will take on fellow undefeated light heavyweight prospect Tyson Pedro tonight (March 4) inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The “Bearjew” made his UFC debut a successful one against Henrique da […]

UFC 205: Tyson Pedro v Paul “Bearjew” Craig is Fight Pass Main Event

UFC 209 adds another intriguing contest as UFC officials confirm the Fight Pass main event between Pedro and Craig.  The Fight Pass main event will see a light-heavyweight bout between two unbeaten prospects as Australia’s Pedro (5-0 MMA) squares off against Scotland’s Paul Craig (9-0 MMA). on UFC Fight Pass as the streaming service’s main event. […]

UFC 209 adds another intriguing contest as UFC officials confirm the Fight Pass main event between Pedro and Craig.  The Fight Pass main event will see a light-heavyweight bout between two unbeaten prospects as Australia’s Pedro (5-0 MMA) squares off against Scotland’s Paul Craig (9-0 MMA). on UFC Fight Pass as the streaming service’s main event. […]