Anderson Silva vs James Irvin

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Key Stats

Anderson SilvavsJames Irvin
25
Fights
10
17
Wins
4
7
Losses
6
1
No Contests
0
14
Finishes
3
11
Title Wins
0
13
Title Fights
0
13:49
Control Time
1:42

Striking Stats

Anderson SilvavsJames Irvin
832
Sig. Strikes Landed
59
59.0%
Sig. Strike Acc.
48.8%
33.3
Sig. Str / Fight
5.9
18
Knockdowns
3
449
Head Strikes
29
181
Body Strikes
8
202
Leg Strikes
22

Grappling Stats

Anderson SilvavsJames Irvin
3
Takedowns Landed
0
75.0%
Takedown Acc.
0.0%
0.1
TD / Fight
0.0
6
Sub. Attempts
1
1
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

SilvavsIrvin
51 yrs
Age
48 yrs
6' 2"
Height
6' 2"
185 lbs.
Weight
205 lbs.
77"
Reach
75"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
1,148
ELO Rating
800
1,669
Peak ELO
1,000
68.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
82.4%
Finish Rate
75.0%
218
Days / Fight
223

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

SilvavsIrvin
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
16
Best Streak
2
LWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWLLL

Win Methods

SilvavsIrvin
11 (64.7%)
KO/TKO
3 (75.0%)
3 (17.6%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
3 (17.6%)
Decision
0 (0.0%)

Fan Ratings

SilvavsIrvin
7.6
Overall
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8.8
Striking
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6.4
Grappling
--
6.1
Wrestling
--
7.7
Cardio
--
7.1
Chin
--
8.3
Power
--
8.7
Excitement
--

Head-to-Head Record

Anderson Silva1
–
James Irvin0
W
UFC: Silva vs IrvinKO/TKO - R1
Jul 19, 2008

Common Opponents (1)

SilvavsIrvin
W1W
Stephan Bonnar
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Who Wins?
Anderson Silva ProfileJames Irvin Profile

Anderson Silva vs James Irvin: Matchup Breakdown

Anderson Silva is 17-7 (1 NC) in the Middleweight division with a 68.0% win rate. James Irvin is 4-6 at Light Heavyweight, winning 40.0% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Anderson Silva leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC: Silva vs Irvin on Jul 19, 2008, won by Anderson Silva by KO/TKO in round 1.

Anderson Silva holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,148 to 800. Career peaks are 1,669 for Anderson Silva and 1,000 for James Irvin. Anderson Silva has 11 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 17 victories, an 82.4% finish rate. James Irvin has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 75.0% of the time.

Anderson Silva stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights southpaw. James Irvin is 6' 2" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Anderson Silva. Anderson Silva is 51, James Irvin is 48.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anderson Silva has landed 832 significant strikes at 59.0% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 13:49 of control time. James Irvin has landed 59 at 48.8% with 0 takedowns and 1:42 of control.

Anderson Silva has 13 title fights (11 won) against 0 (0 won) for James Irvin. They share 1 common opponent: Stephan Bonnar.

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Have Anderson Silva and James Irvin fought before?

Yes. Anderson Silva and James Irvin have fought once in the UFC. Anderson Silva won by KO/TKO at UFC: Silva vs Irvin on July 19, 2008.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Anderson Silva or James Irvin?

Anderson Silva has more UFC wins: 17 to 4. Anderson Silva's UFC record is 17-7 (1 NC); James Irvin's is 4-6.

KO/TKO wins: Anderson Silva 11, James Irvin 3. Submission wins: Anderson Silva 3, James Irvin 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Anderson Silva or James Irvin?

Anderson Silva and James Irvin are the same height: 6'2". Anderson Silva has the longer reach: 77 inches to 75.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.