James Irvin
Loss
Submission (R1 · 2:29)UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
- Pro record 17-10-0 (2 NC)
- UFC record 4-6-0
- Outside the UFC 13-4-0 (2 NC)
- 3 UFC losses in a row
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 10 bouts · through 2010-08-01
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
10 UFC bouts · 50 division peers
Data through 2010-08-01
0 bouts reaching round 3
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is James Irvin's professional MMA record?
James Irvin has a professional MMA record of 17-10-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is James Irvin's UFC record?
James Irvin's UFC record is 4-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 13-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does James Irvin fight next?
James Irvin does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is James Irvin?
James Irvin is 48 years old, born September 12, 1978.
How tall is James Irvin?
James Irvin stands 188 cm (6'2") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.
Where is James Irvin from?
James Irvin is from United States.
What is James Irvin's nickname?
James Irvin is known as "The Sandman".
When was James Irvin's last fight?
James Irvin last fought on August 1, 2010 at UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko, losing to Igor Pokrajac by submission in round 1.
James Irvin scouting report
James Irvin (United States), a light heavyweight, went 17-10 (2 NC) as a pro and 4-6 in the UFC (13-4 and 2 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 51: Super Saturday on February 5, 2005; three of his four UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by disqualification; he lost his last three UFC bouts. Last fight: submission loss to Igor Pokrajac, then 0-2 in the UFC, on August 1, 2010 (UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
James Irvin vs the light heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 10 UFC bouts (28:46 of fight time).
| Stat | Irvin | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.159 in 28:46 | 4 | 4 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 48.8%59 of 121 landed | 50.5% | 38 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.9111 in 28:46 | 3.7 | 60 |
| Significant strike defense | 35.5%61 of 172 avoided | 50.1% | 0 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 28:46 | 1.2 | 8 |
| Takedown accuracy | 0%0 of 2 landed | 33.9% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 36.8%7 of 19 stopped | 66.9% | 14 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.51 in 28:46 | 0.3 | 76 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.63 in 28:46 | 0.5 | 98 |
| Control time | 5.9%1:42 of 28:46 | 18.5% | 20 |
| Average fight time | 2:5310 bouts | 9:08 | 0 |
| Height | 188 cm74″ | 189 cm74.5″ | |
| Reach | 191 cm75″ | 194 cm76.5″ |
- Division average and percentile: 50 active light heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC record: 4-6
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-6-0Pro record now: 28-13-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-2-0SUBR1 2:29UFC Live: Jones vs MatyushenkoAug 1, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-5-0Pro record now: 19-11-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 5-4-0 (1 NC)KO/TKOR1 3:01UFC Live: Vera vs JonesMar 21, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 4-4-0Pro record now: 34-11-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-0-0KO/TKOR1 1:01UFC: Silva vs IrvinJul 19, 2008Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0Pro record now: 17-15-1 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0KO/TKOR1 0:08UFC Fight Night: Florian vs LauzonApr 2, 2008Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0Pro record now: 17-7-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0DQR1 1:51UFC 79: NemesisDec 29, 2007Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0Pro record now: 19-6-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 1:06UFC 71: Liddell vs JacksonMay 26, 2007Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 10-6-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 2:36UFC 65: Bad IntentionsNov 18, 2006Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 15-9-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR1 4:30UFC Fight Night 3Jan 16, 2006Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 23-11-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 0:09UFC 54: Boiling PointAug 20, 2005Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 22-14-1 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0KO/TKOR1 1:55UFC 51: Super SaturdayFeb 5, 2005Result & stats