James Irvin

"The Sandman"

17-10-0★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Scott Rosa · TKO · Apr 29, 2012

17-10-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Mamed KhalidovSUB · R1 0:33

KSWKSW 15 - Konfrontacja·March 19, 2011

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James Irvin holds a professional MMA record of 17-10-0. Irvin has won 17 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Irvin lands 2.05 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 19, 2011. Tracked organizations: KSW, UFC, STRIKEFORCE, WEC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Sep 12, 1978
Age: 48
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Citrus Heights, California, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Scott Rosa
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 29, 2012· 17-10 vs 3-0
TKO
R2 · 1:35
WIN
vs Mike LaFlair
Gladiator Challenge· Mar 30, 2012· 17-9 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:22
WIN
vs Geovantie Davis
Gladiator Challenge· Feb 26, 2012· 16-9 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:34
LOSS
vs Mamed Khalidov
KSW 15 - Konfrontacja· Mar 19, 2011· 15-9 vs 22-4-2
SUB
R1 · 0:33
NC
vs Mike Crisman
Gladiator Challenge· Jan 29, 2011· 15-8 vs 10-21
NC
LOSS
vs Jorge Oliveira
Tachi PF 7: Deck the Halls· Dec 2, 2010· Catchweight· 15-8 vs 5-2-1
SUB
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Angel DeAnda
Rebel Fighter· Oct 2, 2010· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 1:42
LOSS
vs Igor Pokrajac
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 22-7
SUB
R1 · 2:29
LOSS
vs Alessio Sakara
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Middleweight· 14-6 vs 15-7
TKO
R1 · 3:01
LOSS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 24-4
TKO
R1 · 1:01
WIN
vs Houston Alexander
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 0:08
KOTN
WIN
vs Luiz Cane
UFC 79: NEMESIS· Dec 29, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 8-1
DQ
R1 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Thiago Silva
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson· May 27, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 10-0
TKO
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Hector Ramirez
UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS· Nov 18, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 6-2-1
TKO
R2 · 2:36
FOTN
WIN
vs Gary LaFranchi
California Regional· Sep 15, 2006· 11-3 vs 0-1
SUB
NC
vs Bobby Southworth
Strikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Catchweight· 10-3 vs 6-4
NC
R1 · 0:17
WIN
vs Bill Hill
IFC 28: Sacramento Caged Combat· Apr 1, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 8-11
UD
LOSS
vs Lodune Sincaid
WEC 19: Undisputed· Mar 16, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Stephan Bonnar
UFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 9-2
SUB
R1 · 4:30
WIN
vs Terry Martin
UFC 54: Boiling Point· Aug 20, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 0:09
WIN
vs Doug Marshall×3Title bout · Title win #3
WEC 15: Judgment Day· May 18, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 4-1
KO
R2 · 0:45
LOSS
vs Mike Kyle
UFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Houssain Oushani×2Title bout · Title win #2
WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3· Oct 20, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 0-1
KO
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Jody Poff×1Title bout · Title win #1
WEC 11: Evolution· Aug 19, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 2-5
TKO
R1 · 1:44
WIN
vs Bo Cantrell
Gladiator Challenge· Mar 20, 2004· 5-0 vs 3-3
TKO
WIN
vs Scott Smith
Gladiator Challenge· Feb 12, 2004· 4-0 vs 5-1
TKO
WIN
vs Pete Werve
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2003· 3-0 vs 5-5
TKO
WIN
vs Allen Scoville
Gladiator Challenge· Aug 21, 2003· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Bo Cantrell
Gladiator Challenge· Jun 1, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 5% in division

Punch power98

Kick power98

Punch speed97

Kick speed95

Accuracy89

Takedowns43

Ground striking95

Submissions46

Chin69

Body strength81

Cardio73

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.05per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.86per min

35% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed37%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 4-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.05per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.86per min

35% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed37%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where James Irvin sits in the top 25.

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Bonus résumé

James Irvin has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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