James "The Sandman" Irvin misses weight on first try, then makes it later

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    So James Irvin, heading into what is undoubtably the biggest fight of his life on Saturday, has missed weight.

    Irvin, naked, tipped the scales at 207.5lbs today at the Ultimate Fight Night 14 weigh-ins, 1.5lbs heavier than the 205+1 lbs maximum.

    The Irvin/Silva fight is still expected to happen but a horrible weight cut may lead to Irvin being drained for tomorrow's bout, which could lead to him getting seriously F'd up by the best fighter in the UFC.

    All other fighters made weight, the most notable of which being Brandon Vera, who's cut to debut at light heavyweight went smoothly.


    UPDATE:

    Irvin was given a window in which to cut the excess weight and make 206lbs, which he has accomplished.
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    After being given time to do so, James Irvin has cut down to 206lbs for the fight.
     
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    The Spider looks great at the bigger weight.
     
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    so technically if he would have fought Irvin one pound over he would have fought a heavyweight
     
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    Well Irvin probably weighs around 225. So a lighter HW like Couture or Fedor isn't that much heavier than the big LHWs.

    Randy Couture is only 228 and fought at LHW.
    Fedor was 230 pounds for Affliction Banned.
     
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    Anderson Silva walks around at 235

    befroe he fights he will diet and than cut weight within 2 months

    So if he doe not cut weight and diet he maybe can fight Fedor one day
     
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