Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Mike Kyle
MAK
22-14-1 (2 NC)
RESULT

Mike Kyle def. James Irvin (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 1:55
James Irvin
The Sandman
17-10-0 (2 NC)
Saturday, February 5, 2005
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Mike Kyle defeated James Irvin by TKO in round 1 (1:55) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 51: Super Saturday, held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Mike Kyle
James Irvin
1
Knockdowns
0
10 of 15
Significant strikes
3 of 6
67%
Sig. strike accuracy
50%
30 of 39
Total strikes
3 of 6
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
100%
Takedown accuracy
-
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
1:23
Control time
0:06
Significant strikes by target
7 of 12
Head
1 of 4
3 of 3
Body
1 of 1
0 of 0
Leg
1 of 1
5 of 8
Distance
2 of 5
2 of 3
Clinch
1 of 1
3 of 4
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
10 of 15
Sig. str.
3 of 6
30 of 39
Total str.
3 of 6
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:23
Ctrl
0:06

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mike Kyle vs James Irvin?

Mike Kyle defeated James Irvin by TKO in round 1 (1:55) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 51: Super Saturday, held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Mike Kyle 38%62% James Irvin

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model. Each fighter is rated against their own division, so read the gaps as directional.

Mike Kyle
Knockout Artist
6 edges
James Irvin
Knockout Artist
4 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

97Power98
58Speed95
92Precision78
90Durability80
62Engine71
71Wrestling44
86Ground76

Biggest edge James Irvin, Kick speed +48

Attribute by attribute

Mike Kyle is on the left of every row, James Irvin on the right.
98Punch power98
95Kick power98
67Punch speed94
48Kick speed96
92Accuracy78
71Takedowns44
97Ground striking95
74Submissions57
85Chin69
94Body strength91
62Cardio71

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

Tale of the Tape

22-14-1 (2 NC)
Record
17-10-0 (2 NC)
1633
Power Index rating
1717
0
Win Streak
0
46
Age
47
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.93
SLpM
2.03
51%
Str. Acc.
48%
3.35
SApM
3.86
49%
Str. Def.
35%

Grappling Profile

1.33
TD Avg.
0.00
62%
TD Acc.
0%
50%
TD Def.
36%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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    TKO · R1 · 0:34
  • L
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    TKO · R2 · 2:00
  • L
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    Submission · R1 · 1:03 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 1:59 · Heavyweight
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 2:38 · Heavyweight
James Irvin · 2-2
  • L
    Gladiator Challenge · Apr 29, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 1:35
  • W
    Gladiator Challenge · Mar 30, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 1:22
  • W
    Gladiator Challenge · Feb 26, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 1:34
  • L
    KSW 15 - Konfrontacja · Mar 19, 2011
    Submission · R1 · 0:33
  • NC
    Gladiator Challenge · Jan 29, 2011
    No Contest

Career Averages

Based on 6 fights · 10 fights
7.8
Avg sig. strikes
5.9
0.20
Avg takedowns
0.00
1:47
Avg control time
0:10
13
Career high strikes
17
1
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Mike Kyle
Strike target
James Irvin
52%
Head
49%
32%
Body
14%
16%
Leg
37%
Mike Kyle
Strike position
James Irvin
23%
Distance
59%
53%
Clinch
12%
23%
Ground
29%