James Irvin vows to return in April; Calls out Wanderlei Silva

[Dreadlord]

“My suspension is up on April 19. I will fight on the first card after April…. I’d love to fight Wanderlei [Silva]…. I want to actually try and get to 185. There are a bunch of guys down there that I really want to beat up…. I just fought Anderson Silva who I find a lot scarier than Wanderlei. Not to take anything away from Wanderlei, but I only get up to fight tough guys. I’ve trained for a long time and I’ve worked my way up the ranks. I only want to fight tough guys now. I don’t want to fight any lower class guys. Every time I fight now I’m going to ask for a top 10 guy.”


– James Irvin talks to Warrior Fight Store about his possible return to the Octagon. “Sandman” tested positive for Methadone and Oxymorphone after his first round technical knockout loss to Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19. “The Sandman” — who was nursing a broken foot just weeks before accepting the bout — claims that he used the banned substances to mask the pain associated with the injury. He apparently had to serve just a nine-month suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). He has a split record (4-4) in eight fights for the promotion, which includes a win via disqualification over Luis Arthur Cane.

[RancherRanger]

I don't know why the UFC fools with James "The Canman" Irvin.

[bigbalddaddy]

I don't know why the UFC fools with James "The Canman" Irvin.

hahahahhahahahhahahahaha haha

[Captain Equipoise]

Hahaha...he has a 4-4 record, tests positive for oxy's and methadone and wants to fight top 10 fighters ?!!? Bwahahahahah... lay down the crack pipe.

[BDsauce]

why is every one so hard on this guy ? i like watching james fight , at 205 silva is the only guy whos knocked him out , and he was fried on pain killers when the fight took place , he knocked out houston alexander and a bunch of other guys , hes fun to watch , hes got mad knock out power , he has more than a snow balls chance in hell at wandy if hes not all drugged up

He's done nothing to have the RIGHT to call out anyone,  he should fight Vera, Jardine etc...beat someone with a pulse.

[bigbalddaddy]

He should try Chuck...that would be a good one

[SinCitysmallGUY]

He should try Chuck...that would be a good one

Irivin is not exciting for me. He is the white version of Houston Alexander. They both are good for a banger of a fight, but you wont see anything technical from them. At least I haven't.

[coltrane]

He should try Chuck...that would be a good one

This should be chucks next fight.  I agree.

[bigbalddaddy]

This should be chucks next fight.  I agree.

For sure!  To me, Chuck has slipped a bit and needs to work back up.  Their styles match up so this is perfect to me...

Of course everyone will say Chuck in 30 seconds until he gets K.o'd again...

[Captain Equipoise]

For sure!  To me, Chuck has slipped a bit and needs to work back up.  Their styles match up so this is perfect to me...

Of course everyone will say Chuck in 30 seconds until he gets K.o'd again...

Let's face it, Chuck is done... 3 straight losses...2 knockouts in a row..he's done for.

He's not getting any younger either. Personally, I think he got too comfortable when dana started shoving money up his ass and hyping him as their golden boy.