UFC Results Anderson Silva Defeats James Irvin: The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas was rocking for the main event between Anderson Silva and James Irvin. Once again, it has been proven that there is no other MMA corporation that measures to the talent the UFC possesses, even if they have gone soft (as they have). Coming into this fight, Anderson The Spider Silva was a huge -500 betting odds favorite against James Irvin (+350).  

The best fighter in the world today, pound for pound, decided to go up in weight class (to 205) to take on the best the UFC has to offer; after ripping through the middleweight division.

Unfortunately for James Irvin, Anderson Silva looked bigger, more powerful, and more indestructible than ever before… how about that for a statement. All of you people that paid for Affliction pay-per-view… I’m truly sorry.

Fight Recap: The first round, which usually is a feel-out round for Silva, was anything but that. Once again the best fighter in the world proves he is light years ahead of the competition even after going up to 205 lbs.

There was an unusual feel about how Silva came out; he looked more aggressive and determined to send a statement to the rest of the light heavyweight division. Irvin attempted a body kick, and Silva caught his kick in mid hair. While holding on to his leg, Silva delivered a short range right, which sent The Sandman to the canvas. After that, it was destruction time, as Silva unloaded a series of bombs to the face of James Irvin. Earning this way, a victory by a way of KO in the first round.

Also:

Brandon Vera (-500) defeats winner by unanimous decision in one of the most boring and uneventful fights ever, against Reese Andy (+350).

Rory Markmah (-270) defeats Brodie Farber (+210) in emphatic fashion, landing a devastating right kick to the chin.

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