I wondered what had been happening with Irvin. Thanks for the post TICL. His flying knee against Terry Martin was sooooooo good! Add to that the fact that I don't care for Martin and it was doubled or tripled in OOOOMMMMPPPH!
Luiz Artur Banha Debuts at UFC 79 | UFC Daily
For the people that know me pretty good on this site know that I am a pretty big fan of Irvins. I think he will be a challenge to any striker in the LHW division. I predict round 1 KO for Irvin.Another name has been added to the already stacked UFC light heavyweight division as Brazilian Luiz Artur Banha will make his UFC debut on December 29th against James Irvin. Banha’s management team B-TOUGH confirmed with Tatame today that Banha will make his first appearance in the octagon at UFC 79. Banha presently trains with the Gibi Thai Team and holds a fight record of 7-0-0 with one no contest. In his career, Banha has had six victories by knockout and one win by submission.
Meanwhile, James Irvin (12-4-0) is coming off a TKO loss to the very dangerous Thiago Silva back at UFC 71. Irvin suffered an injury in the first round when his knee popped out of its socket forcing the bout to come to a halt. UFC 79: Nemesis takes place on December 29th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
EDIT: I don't know if this is true, because I can't find his opponent on sherdog, and MMAWEEKLY's rumor section doesn't have it so I don't know. Just what I found.
I wondered what had been happening with Irvin. Thanks for the post TICL. His flying knee against Terry Martin was sooooooo good! Add to that the fact that I don't care for Martin and it was doubled or tripled in OOOOMMMMPPPH!
Shogun ends the debate![]()
Shogun ends the debate
Did Irvin's knee blow out in the first minute against Thiago Silva? What the hell happen?
Last edited by KungFuGrip; 12-02-2007 at 01:38 PM.
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Cool. I like the Sandman. I just hope they air this fight
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I'll probably get ripped on for saying this, but I think he would have beat Silva if it weren't for his injury.
7-0-0 withe one no contest? err doesn't that make you 7-0-1? Anyways I have never heard of the other guy but after looking at his record I think Irvin takes this one.
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Here's a link to Irvins face when he landed. The pic before, shows that he is still in pain after the fight. UFC® : Ultimate Fighting Championship® Ouch! You also see Rogan in the background, like WTF.
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Looks like more of a short hook to me.
I like Irvin, he's always willing to brawl it out and he has a decent chin, Ramirez hit him with some good shots earlier in that fight.
Nice!^
Looks like a right hook to me.
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Can't beat Gooner on things like these. That's a damn good view man.