Fighter

James Irvin

"The Sandman"

17-10-0★ 2bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

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James Irvin holds a professional MMA record of 17-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 29 bouts on record. James 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, James Irvin lands 2.03 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 19, 2011. Tracked organizations: KSW, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1978-09-12
Age: 47
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Citrus Heights, California, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Punch power98

Kick power98

Punch speed94

Kick speed96

Accuracy78

Takedowns44

Ground striking95

Submissions57

Chin69

Body strength91

Cardio71

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-10-0 (2 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.03per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.86per min

35% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed36%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Bonus résumé

James Irvin has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×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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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what James Irvin earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Scott Rosa
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 29, 2012· 17-9 vs 2-0
TKO
R2 · 1:35
WIN
vs Mike LaFlair
Gladiator Challenge· Mar 30, 2012· 16-9 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:22
WIN
vs Geovantie Davis
Gladiator Challenge· Feb 26, 2012· 15-9 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:34
LOSS
vs Mamed Khalidov
KSWKSW 15 - Konfrontacja· Mar 19, 2011· 15-8 vs 21-4-2
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· 15-7 vs 4-2-1
SUB
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Angel DeAnda
Rebel Fighter· Oct 2, 2010· Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 1:42
LOSS
vs Igor Pokrajac
UFCUFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 21-7
SUB
R1 · 2:29
LOSS
vs Alessio Sakara
UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 14-7
TKO
R1 · 3:01
LOSS
vs Anderson Silva
UFCUFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 23-4
TKO
R1 · 1:01
WIN
vs Houston Alexander
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 0:08
KOTN
WIN
vs Luiz Cane
UFCUFC 79: NEMESIS· Dec 29, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 8-0
DQ
R1 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Thiago Silva
UFCUFC 71: LIDDELL vs JACKSON· May 27, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Hector Ramirez
UFCUFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS· Nov 18, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 6-1-1
TKO
R2 · 2:36
FOTN
WIN
vs Gary LaFranchi
California Regional· Sep 15, 2006· 10-3 vs 0-0
SUB
NC
vs Bobby Southworth
Strikeforce· Jun 9, 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· 9-3 vs 8-10
UD
LOSS
vs Lodune Sincaid
WEC 19: Undisputed· Mar 17, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 7-2
UD
LOSS
vs Stephan Bonnar
UFCUFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:30
WIN
vs Terry Martin
UFCUFC 54: Boiling Point· Aug 20, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 10-1
TKO
R2 · 0:09
WIN
vs Doug Marshall×1Title bout · Title win #1
WEC 15: Judgment Day· May 19, 2005· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 4-0
TKO
R2 · 0:45
LOSS
vs Mike Kyle
UFCUFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Houssain Oushani
WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3· Oct 21, 2004· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 2:27
WIN
vs Jody Poff
WEC 11: Evolution· Aug 20, 2004· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 2-4
TKO
R1 · 1:44
WIN
vs Bo Cantrell
Gladiator Challenge· Mar 20, 2004· 4-0 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Scott Smith
Gladiator Challenge· Feb 12, 2004· 3-0 vs 5-0
TKO
WIN
vs Pete Werve
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2003· 2-0 vs 5-4
TKO
WIN
vs Allen Scoville
Gladiator Challenge· Aug 21, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Bo Cantrell
Gladiator Challenge· Jun 1, 2003· 0-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1637▼13
Peak: 1753Aug 20, 2005
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does James Irvin fight next?

James Irvin has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is James Irvin's record?

James Irvin's professional MMA record is 17-10-0.

Who is James Irvin fighting next?

James Irvin's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did James Irvin fight last?

James Irvin most recently fought Mamed Khalidov at KSW 15 - Konfrontacja on Saturday, March 19, 2011, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does James Irvin fight in?

James Irvin fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does James Irvin have?

James Irvin has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has James Irvin won?

James Irvin has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is James Irvin?

James Irvin is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does James Irvin weigh?

James Irvin weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is James Irvin's reach?

James Irvin has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is James Irvin?

James Irvin is 47 years old (born Sep 12, 1978).

Where is James Irvin from?

James Irvin is from United States.

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