LAS VEGAS – Ilir Latifi may not have succeeded in his UFC heavyweight debut, but he plans on staying in the division. Latifi (14-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) faced knockout artist Derrick Lewis at February’s UFC 247, going the full three rounds in a fight that he was largely able to use his grappling to stifle the legendary power of “The Black Beast.” Still, officials awarded the fight to Lewis, a disappointing result for Latifi, who was adamant that he was robbed by the judges . Despite the loss, Latifi plans on taking some time to get accustomed to the weight class and wants to continue chasing after the biggest guys on the roster. Related 10 heavyweights you can expect to see on Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4 USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 17: How high does Charles Oliveira rise? “I’m taking my time to getting used to this division,” Latifi said at a recent Dominance MMA media day.
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