UFC’s James Irvin Tests Positive for Methadone

Just 10 days after his brutal knockout loss to Anderson Silva at Fight Night 14, James Irvin has more explaining to do. According to NBC Sports, Irvin tested positive for both Methadone and Oxymorphone from samples taken from his post-fight urine sample given to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Methadone is primarily used to treat chronic pain as a synthetic opoid while Oxymorhpone is a narcotic pain killer that is 6-8 time more potent than morphine. Both substances are chemically different than the other and considered banned by state athletic commissions.

Irvin faces a stiff fine and up to a year suspension, but he has time to appeal the ruling and state his case.