James Irvin Test Positive For Two Banned Substances

In the aftermath of his loss to Anderson Silva, James Irvin has tested positive for two banned substances - Oxymorphone and Methdone.

Oxymorphone is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic, which is a prescribed medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Methadone is a drug which is often used to treat people who have been addicted to narcotics such as heroin, but can also be prescribed as a painkiller.

Nevada State Athletic Commission has not issued a fine or suspension yet, as their rules state that Irvin has 20 days to submit an appeal. If his test results are upheld, he will face a suspension of 6-12 months and a fine of anything up to the full amount of his purse.

James Irvin Out, Luiz Cane In At UFC 85

An arranged bout between James "The Sandman" Irvin and "Sugar" Rashad Evans has been scratched from UFC 85 due to injury.

Irvin has reportedly suffered a broken foot in training and has been forced off the card. This could come as a serious blow to Evans,who was originally slated to face Chuck Liddell, followed by James Irvin. Now, with less than three weeks to go, Evan's opponent has changed again.

Luiz Cane is now slated to fight Rashad Evans, although he was originally booked to fight Jason Lambert on the same card. Lambert has since been removed from the card altogether.

The UFC has been advertising this card as an event with 13 fights, the largest event in UFC history, but now has lost this by only listing 11 fights on their website. With less than three weeks to go, can the UFC find an extra two fights? This card, entitled Bedlam, has been plagued with issues, losing Chuck Liddell, Mauricio Rua, Jonathan Goulet, Paul Kelly and James Irvin to injury, and Chris Leben due to being arrested.