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UFC Fight Night 13: Houston Alexander vs. James Irvin

UFC fight night 13 houston alexander vs james irvin
The star-studded UFC Fight Night 13 SpikeTV special set for April 2 at the Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colo., just got more star-studded.

Light heavyweights Houston Alexander (8-2) and James Irvin (13-4) have been added to the fight card, according to MMAWeekly.com. The two were originally booked to throwdown at the phantom UFC 83 show on March 8 that is no longer taking place.

Alexander -- one of the breakout stars for the promotion in 2007 -- was temporarily derailed in his last performance, getting pounded out via first round technical knockout at UFC 78: "Validation" in a fight with Thiago Silva. It was the first loss the single father of six suffered inside the Octagon -- he has previously made short work of Keith Jardine and Alessio Sakara.

Irvin, on the other hand, can't seem to enter a fight of late without it ending in controversy. He scored a win at UFC 79: "Nemesis" in December 2007, but that was because his opponent, UFC newcomer Luis Cane, was disqualified for an illegal knee to the face on the ground. Prior to that bout, he twisted his knee in a fight with Silva at UFC 71, forcing the "Sandman" to call it an early night.

Let's hope this one is drama-free and makes it out of the first round. It would be good to see how both of these guys respond to more than just a few minutes of action.

UFC Fight Night 13 is filled to the brim with fantastic match ups -- it's more than likely the deepest fight night card ever. Of course, it's probably no coincidence that the SpikeTV special will lead-in to The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 season debut.

According to the report, the clash between Alexander and Irvin will be televised. To check out all the UFC Fight Night 13 rumored and official bouts thus far click here.

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great fight, and Alexander doesnt need to worry about getting his ass handed to him again.

by McG on Jan 29, 2008 10:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I just hope this card lives up to its potential. I enjoyed the last Fight night but there were some guys who just did not perform. I am sure this one will be a blast, what more can a guy ask for on a week night. Irvin TKO as long as he does not pull stub his toe on the way into the cage.

by SUPER CAL on Jan 29, 2008 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This card is insane.

The UFC needs to find a way to let us see all of them.

And honestly, with the guys/fights on this card, I can’t see how it will be a disappointment.

by R-Dizzle on Jan 29, 2008 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m thinking Edgar may be moved off of this card. There are 8 solid fights already, and he doesn’t have an opponent lined up yet.

Maybe they’ll move him to UFC 83.

by R-Dizzle on Jan 29, 2008 10:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Irvin and Alexander are both stand up fighters. I doubt this fight makes it out of the first round.

by pete on Jan 29, 2008 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

slugfest incoming

by john on Jan 30, 2008 12:57 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

RIP – James Irvin

by The Anomaly on Jan 30, 2008 3:00 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

this fight is a KO waiting 2 happen. i just feel bad 4 irvin. but not really i never liked him. he is a 1 hit wonder.

by jimbo on Jan 30, 2008 4:05 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I casn’t believe how strong this card is, shows the depth in the UFC.

by Nick J on Jan 30, 2008 5:21 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

irvins stand up is better, so i see Ha taking it to the ground if he dont Irvin wins by ko

by jsoph on Jan 30, 2008 5:46 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

irvins stand up is better, so i see Ha taking it to the ground if he dont Irvin wins by ko

Irvin’s stand up is what??!! you are crazy, irwin is just a crying baby, houston will blast him..

by shamo84 on Jan 30, 2008 6:33 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

irvin will try to throw a lucky show in one of the rounds, then houston will counter it,then its over.

by mad_drummer on Jan 30, 2008 7:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

irvin will try to throw a lucky strike in one of the rounds, then houston will counter it,then its over.

by mad_drummer on Jan 30, 2008 7:29 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This card is insane.

The UFC needs to find a way to let us see all of them.

And honestly, with the guys/fights on this card, I can’t see how it will be a disappointment.

UFC doesnt need to find a way, if you want to see all the fights than go to the event = ). I am! I live in WEstminster CO. Bet your a$$ ill be there.

by BustYoFace on Jan 30, 2008 8:12 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This card is too much…I’m not really complaining but it sucks that we won’t get to see many of these awesome matchups. I think they should push a few of these fights to UFC 83 so some of them may have a better chance of being televised. The same with UFC 82…if you’re going to this event then damn…you’re in for a sweet night of fights but for the rest of us that are watching on PPV…we’re not going to get to see a lot of good fights. I’d like to see some of these matchups spread out more and add another card or push some onto UFC 83 or 84.

by Buster Bluth on Jan 30, 2008 8:21 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This fight will not go to the cards. 1st..or 2nd round the most..I just hope nothing weird happens..Irvin is infamous for things like that.

by PhilQNY on Jan 30, 2008 8:26 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

so far HA hasnt even demonstrated his striking ability, any thug can pound on someone like he did to jardine, and sure he threw some knees that KOd sakara, but come on the sandman has traded blows with several fighters including “the hard hitting” Ramirez as the UFC reffered to him and stephan bonnar whom we all know can take and give a punch also was handing that newcomers ass to him but got kneed in face on the ground so hopefully, after this fight ppl will realize that not just because you knock 2 people out makes you a contender ( sokoudjo ring a bell).

by hector on Jan 30, 2008 8:59 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why dont they release UFN events on DVD? I wouldnt care if the undercard was stacked, if I knew it would be released months later on DVD. Since it isn’t how will we ever see these great fights?

by john on Jan 30, 2008 10:48 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why dont they release UFN events on DVD? I wouldnt care if the undercard was stacked, if I knew it would be released months later on DVD. Since it isn’t how will we ever see these great fights?

i think it has to do with the TV deal and spike who knows maybe they will in along tme though im freking waiting for UFC79 cant wait to buy it but there barely on UFC 75

by hector on Jan 30, 2008 10:54 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

i think it has to do with the TV deal and spike who knows maybe they will in along tme though im freking waiting for UFC79 cant wait to buy it but there barely on UFC 75

I think you are right and it has to do with the TV deal. Doent mean I like it but u r right.

Actually the UFC just realeased UFC 76: shoot out and UFC 77 Hostile territory on DVD.

by john on Jan 30, 2008 11:20 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is a fucking bullshit fight. I cannot believe they did not put Houston in vs. Soko instead of shit bag’s magee James Irvin. I am excited to see him fight but Irvin? This sucks.

by RyGuy13 on Jan 30, 2008 11:26 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is a fucking bullshit fight. I cannot believe they did not put Houston in vs. Soko instead of shit bag’s magee James Irvin. I am excited to see him fight but Irvin? This sucks.

At least Irvin will stand up with him. Soukoudjou would have probably tried to take Houston down, since Houston showed he is trash on the ground. Not a bad match up for a UFN. Also this fight wont make it to a decision, which could free up TV time for one of the great fights on the undercard, to be televised.

by john on Jan 30, 2008 11:31 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hector: UFC 79 will be released to DVD in April or early May at the latest.

by john on Jan 30, 2008 11:42 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

actually it will be released in march at the end of the month
great fight sad to see fight night and ufc 82 stacked see those fights not aired live they could have easily made the ufc 83 in march and added alot of those matches to a free pay per view, dana promised us free pay per views and we are yet to get one, next time wouldn’t happen till june getting only one or two a year will not cut it,

by bryant on Jan 30, 2008 12:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Houston Alexander by his patented jailhouse beatdown in round 1

by Droopking on Jan 30, 2008 12:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Hector: UFC 79 will be released to DVD in April or early May at the latest.

hell yeah, but i havent seen UFC 76 nor 77 in the UFC store where are they selling it, and i think shoot out was UFC69 and UFC 76 was “KNOCKOUT” (that never happend) LOL

by hector on Jan 30, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hell yeah, but i havent seen UFC 76 nor 77 in the UFC store where are they selling it, and i think shoot out was UFC69 and UFC 76 was “KNOCKOUT” (that never happend) LOL

My bad I meant UFC 79: Knockout and UFC 77: Hostile Territory. I am positive that they just came out yesterday…Netflix already sent them too me.

by john on Jan 30, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My bad I meant UFC 79: Knockout and UFC 77: Hostile Territory. I am positive that they just came out yesterday…Netflix already sent them too me.

y cant I get this right! UFC 76: Knockout and UFC 77: Hostile Territory……

by john on Jan 30, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This fight will not go to the cards. 1st..or 2nd round the most..I just hope nothing weird happens..Irvin is infamous for things like that.

Have you seen when he fell out of the cage in strikeforce… what the hell happened there, was the door locked ?

by markg on Jan 30, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i didnt know this fight was confired. im happy that it is. this fight night is stacked beyond belief, probably going to be the best UFN

by MMA Wallpapers SF on Jan 30, 2008 7:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

im taking for houston

by belfort_fan on Jan 30, 2008 10:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Houstan’s an idiot …Irvin by freak accident!

by suspiria on Jan 31, 2008 3:00 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Both Irvin and Alexander have a punchers chance….everyone does at this level! However based off of pure experience and talent Irvin will win! Alexander is fun to watch…don’t get me wrong. He is fast and has great knock out power. Irvin just needs to weather the initial storm and then Alexander will fall apart. Prior to hurting his knee Irvin was dominating the same fighter that exposed Alexander in his first loss.

by Sanatcruzkid1 on Feb 27, 2008 6:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m so glad they added Alexander to the line-up, I’ll be sitting 3 rows back from the cage! I can’t wait! One more month…. ugh!

by Big Dave on Mar 2, 2008 10:24 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

what about the fight with hector ramirez that WAS AWESOME, and the fight with stephan bonnar he was tough taking that kimura, and the last fight sure he tapped because of his knee BUT DID U SEE IT?! that was a legit injury. and he was whoopin thiago’s ass before it happened. irvin is one of my fav. fighters HE ALWAYS PUTS ON A SHOW if u remember terry martin lol.

      irvin gives alexander a good GnP ass whoopin…round two

by tapps on Mar 12, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ha ha all you need to hop off houston alexanders. He got knocked the fuck out.

by Dana White on Apr 3, 2008 10:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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