James Irvin vs. Luiz Cané

Preliminary Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Dec 29, 2007
W
Irvin defeats Cané
L
Disqualificaton, Illegal Knee to the Head 1:51 Round 1 of 3
"The Sandman"
vs.
Disqualificaton 1:51 R1
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Fighter Comparison

12-4-0

Climbed to 13-4
Pro
Record
8-0-0

Fell to 8-1
+158
(Slight Underdog)
Betting Odds
-173
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Citrus Heights
California
Fights out of
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
29
+3 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 26
+10 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
77.0"
(196cm)
Capital City Fighting Alliance Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 79

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 79: Nemesis
  • Date: Saturday 12.29.2007
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 5 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: No Broadcast
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Irvin Disclosed Pay: $16,000
  • Cané Disclosed Pay: $5,000
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