James Irvin

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Irvin
Occupation	MMA Fighter
Date Of Birth	Sep 12, 1978(1978-09-12)
Age	46
Birthplace	Huntington Beach
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Virgo

James Irvin Biography

James Irvin is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on September 12, 1978 in Huntington Beach, California, United States. The Sandman was a World Extreme Cagefighting Champion, and joined UFC to fight against Hector Ramirez and Alessio Sakara.

He was scheduled to fight Rashad Evans in England at UFC 85, but had to pull out due to a foot injury.

Irvin faced UFC newcomer Thiago Silva on May 26, 2007 at UFC 71. He lost after injuring his knee during one of Silva’s takedowns in the first round.

When the UFC’s middleweight champion Anderson Silva was to make his light- heavyweight division debut, Irvin became his opponent after four other fighters had already declined. UFC: Silva vs Irvin was intentionally scheduled for July 19, 2008 in order to conflict with the pay-per-view broadcast of Affliction: Banned. Despite Irvin being the larger fighter, he was regarded as a significant underdog. At about one minute into the first round, Silva caught a kick dealt by Irvin and knocked him down with a straight right hand. Silva then followed with a barrage of punches ending the fight by KO. Afterwards, Irvin tested positive for methadone and oxymorphone. Irvin subsequently admitted to taking the drugs, stating that he had begun taking painkillers legally as treatment for injuries, and had then become addicted to them.

He was born in Huntington Beach, the hometown of several UFC greats, like Tito Ortiz.

James Irvin Net Worth

James Irvin is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Irvin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While attending Azusa Pacific University on a football scholarship, he began training in brazilian jiu-jitsu.

In one of his early UFC fights, he squared off against another newcomer, Thiago Silva; he ultimately lost after injuring his knee.

James Lee Irvin (born September 12, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2003, Irvin is the former WEC Heavyweight Champion and has also competed in the UFC, Strikeforce and KSW.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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While currently suspended from competition in the United States, Irvin opted go to Europe for his next fight. He faced Mamed Khalidov in the main event of KSW 15 on March 19, 2011 and lost by submission.

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Irvin celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.

James Irvin has stated that 2011 will be his “learning year” and wants to earn his way back to the UFC in 2012. Since leaving the UFC he has gone 3-2-1. James has re-located his training to the UFC gym in Corona, and expects to return to action by December 2 when his suspension is lifted. He also hopes to continue fighting at 185 lbs if possible. On February 26, 2012 Irvin was scheduled to fight Brandon Halsey at Gladiator Challenge Bombs Away, but Halsey was replaced by Geovantie Davis the day of the fight. Irvin defeated Davis via TKO. This was his first win since late 2010. Irvin faced yet another Gladiator Challenge Opponent at their March 30 show, “Ringside.” A late replacement for a previous unknown opponent, Mike LaFlair was not of the same caliber as Irvin and was mercifully taken down early and submitted at 1:22 of the first round.