UFC 196 Main Card
#13 Gian Villante (14-6) vs. Illr Latifi (12-4, 1 NC)
Long Island’s Gian Villante will try to make it two in a row against the Swedish fighter Illr Latifi. The 30-year old Villante is coming off a first-round knockout of Anthony Perosh at UFC 193 in Melbourne, Australia. He’s won three of four overall, dating back to a split-decision victory over Sean O’Connell in June 2014. Latifi has also won back-to-back fights, both via knockout, including his own victory over Sean O’Connell at UFC Fight Night 81 in Boston. Now, Latifi returns to the Octagon only 48 days after the Boston fight to take on Villante in an effort to enter his name into the rankings.
Prediction: This one has the feeling of a bit of a brawl, and I believe Villante comes out on top. KO victory for Villante.
