James Irvin

Nickname The Sandman	Birthdate 9/12/1978
Height / Weight 6'2" - 205lbs	Place of Birth Huntington Beach, California, United States

James Irvin is a professional mixed martial arts fighter widely known for previously holding the record for fastest knockout in UFC history. The record came after knocking out Houston Alexander in only eight seconds of the first round in their fight at UFC Fight Night 13 in 2008. The record has since been broken by former UFC heavyweight Todd Duffee when he knocked out Tim Hague in only seven seconds at UFC 102.

Last Fight

KSW 15: Revenge

Mar 19, 2011 10:00 PM EDT
Mamed Khalidov vs James Irvin

James Irvin Coverage

UFC On Fuel TV 3: Fabio Maldonado Vs. Igor Pokrajac Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on May 13, 2012 6:30 PM EDT

UFC On Fuel TV 3: Fabio Maldonado Vs. Igor Pokrajac Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC on Fuel TV 3 fight card: Fabio Maldonado vs Igor Pokrajac preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 10, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at next Tuesday night's UFC on Fuel TV 3 main card bout between light heavyweights Fabio Maldonado and Igor Pokrajac. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 145 results: Has the light heavyweight division become stagnant and boring?

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 12:00 PM EDT

In the middle and welterweight divisions, the talent gap between the champions and their contenders is a chasm. Is the 205-pound weight class becoming the same?

UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card: Alexander Gustafsson vs Thiago Silva preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 14, 2012 6:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the UFC on Fuel TV 2 main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card: Brian Stann vs Alessio Sakara preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 13, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC on Fuel TV 2 middleweight co-main event between Brian Stann and Alessio Sakara. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 144 results: Tim Boetsch now a contender at middleweight after Yushin Okami comeback knockout

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 26, 2012 4:30 PM EST

After executing a thrilling, come-from-behind knockout victory over Yushin Okami at UFC 144 last night (Sat., Feb. 25, 2012) in Japan, Tim Boetsch is now unquestionably a middleweight contender.

Video: Cage door breaks, both fighters go stiff at Hardrock MMA 43

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2012 9:54 AM EST

What happens when the cage door breaks and both fighters tumble to the floor? Hint: It's bad.

UFC 142 results: Edson Barboza ready for next level

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Jan 15, 2012 10:15 AM EST

Edson Barboza scored an incredible spinning back wheel kick of Terry Etim last night at UFC 142, injecting himself into the lightweight contender mix virtually overnight.

Report: Brian Stann vs. Alessio Sakara Booked for UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Jan 5, 2012 12:02 PM EST

Brian Stann will face Alessio Sakara in Sweden on April 14th when the two meet in a main card bout at UFC on Fuel 2.

UFC 140 preview and predictions for ION Television 'Prelims' on Dec. 10

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Dec 9, 2011 9:36 AM EST

Complete breakdown of the UFC 140 prelims fights airing on ION Television for "Jones vs. Machida" on Dec. 10 in Toronto.

UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida - ION Television Undercard Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Dec 8, 2011 2:05 PM EST

UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida - ION Television Undercard

KSW 17: Khalidov vs. Taylor, Three Fighters Seek Revenge

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Nov 26, 2011 12:00 PM EST

KSW 17: Khalidov vs. Taylor, Two Euro Stars Seek Revenge

UFC 140: Krzysztof Soszynski vs Igor Pokrajac booked for Dec. 10 in Toronto

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Sep 22, 2011 3:03 PM EDT

Light heavyweights Krzysztof Soszynski and Igor Pokrajac have been slated to square off against each other at UFC 140 on Dec. 10 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

UFC 134 results: Anderson Silva is the best fighter you've ever seen, period

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Aug 28, 2011 4:25 PM EDT

After defending his middleweight title for a record ninth time, the question of whether or not Anderson Silva is the greatest fighter of all time is brought up. This is a case for yes, "The Spider" is the G.O.A.T.