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James "The Sandman" Irvin

MMA Fighter James Irvin
  • Record: 14-5-1 NC
  • Wins: (10) KOs (2) Submissions (2) Decisions
  • Height: 6'2''
  • Weight: 205lbs
  • Style: Boxing / Muay Thai / Wrestling
  • Born: Huntington Beach Ca.
  • Best Striking Weapons: Punches


James "The Sandman" Irvin started his MMA career by TKOing Bo Cantrell in 2:54 of the 1st round at Gladiator Challenge 16. Then he put hard hitting Scott Smith away at 2:21 of the 1st at Gladiator Challenge 22.

Bo Cantrell wanted another chance to prove the first fight was a fluke, but "The Sandman'' proved that it wasn't, this time KOing Cantrell in 2:39 of the 1st at Gladiator Challenge 24.

Then James Irvin KOed future WEC light heavyweight champion Doug Marshall in 45 seconds of the 2nd rd at WEC Judgement Day. Next up on the KO highway was Terry Martin, as "The Sandman" visited him at the 9 second mark of the 2nd rd at UFC 54 Boiling Point:

Hector Ramirez was (T)KOed by James Irvin in 2:36 2nd rd at UFC 65: Bad Intentions. Then it was power punching Houston Alexander's turn to be put to sleep, in one of the fastest KOs in MMA history, 8 seconds rd 1 at UFC Fight Night 13: Florian vs.Lauzon.

Other fighters who were (T)KOed by James "The Sandman" Irvin are:

  • Pete Werve 5:00-1st
  • Jody Poff 1:44-1st
  • Houssain Oushani 2:27-1st


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