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Ilir Latifi Thinks Gian Villante is a Great Matchup For Him

March 4, 2016 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

Ilir Latifi spoke with MMAjunkie about his fight with Gian Villante at UFC 196. Check out the highlights:

On Villante: “I think Gian is a very tough fighter. He’s experienced, and I think he had a little bit of bad luck in his losses. He did some great fights and had some bad luck and lost. I think the matchup is great. It’s going to be a tough battle, great opponent, and it’s going to be a great night.”

On the fight: “It’s great being here in Las Vegas fighting in the ‘Fight Capital of the World,’ fighting in such a big event. I can’t complain. It’s just great being here.”

On his plan for the bout: “When the opportunity comes to finish, I’m going to go for it. But I always prepare for a tough fight.”