Fighter

James McSweeney

"The Hammer"

15-18-0

United KingdomLast 5

Kickboxing 5-5-1pro-knuckle 0-1Muay Thai 0-1

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James McSweeney holds a professional MMA record of 15-18-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. James McSweeney has won 17 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 19 career losses, 12 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, James McSweeney lands 3.94 significant strikes per minute with 55% accuracy and averages 0.52 takedowns per 15 minutes. James McSweeney also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. James McSweeney also has 11 recorded Kickboxing bouts. James McSweeney also has 1 recorded knuckle bout. Most recent fight: October 6, 2018. Tracked organizations: KSW, ONE, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 230 lbs104 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1980-10-24
Age: 45
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: London, Greater London, England

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 15-15-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.94per min

55% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.33per min

42% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.52per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what James McSweeney earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Hatef Moeil
Mix Fight Gala 26· Jun 22, 2019· Heavyweight· 15-17 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 4:13
LOSS
vs Thiago Silva
KSWKSW 45 - The Return to Wembley· Oct 6, 2018· Heavyweight· 15-16 vs 20-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Fernando Rodrigues Jr.
Superior Challenge 17· May 19, 2018· Heavyweight· 15-15 vs 11-4
UD
LOSS
vs Tai Tuivasa
Australian FC 17· Oct 15, 2016· Heavyweight· 15-14 vs 5-0
TKO
R1 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Karol Bedorf
KSWKSW 34 - New Order· Mar 5, 2016· Heavyweight· 15-13 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 3:33
WIN
vs Marcin Rozalski
KSWKSW 32 - Road to Wembley· Oct 31, 2015· Heavyweight· 14-13 vs 5-3
SUB
R1 · 2:16
LOSS
vs Denis Goltsov
Tech-KREP FC· Jul 24, 2015· Heavyweight· 14-12 vs 14-4
TKO
R2 · 0:46
LOSS
vs Roger Gracie
ONEWarrior’s Way· Dec 5, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 14-11 vs 6-2
TKO
R3 · 3:15
WIN
vs Cristiano Kaminishi
ONEReign Of Champions· Aug 29, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 13-11 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 1:17
WIN
vs Chris Lokteff
ONERise Of Heroes· May 2, 2014· Heavyweight· 12-11 vs 12-1
KO
R1 · 1:56
WIN
vs Stefan Traunmuller
Final Fight Championship 9· Nov 15, 2013· Heavyweight· 11-11 vs 11-2-1
SUB
R1 · 0:35
LOSS
vs Paul Buentello
Legacy FC 22· Aug 23, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-10 vs 32-15
TKO
R2 · 2:44
WIN
vs Dion Staring
CFA 10: McSweeney vs. Staring· Mar 2, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 10-10 vs 29-9
TKO
R1 · 0:38
LOSS
vs Matti Makela
Superior Challenge 8· Oct 6, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 10-9 vs 10-11
TKO
R2 · 2:27
WIN
vs Jeff King
Kings of Kombat· Jun 23, 2012· 9-9 vs 3-9
SUB
WIN
vs Kym Robinson
Fighters Xpress Promotions· Apr 14, 2012· 8-9 vs 10-5
TKO
WIN
vs Felise Leniu
Kings of Kombat· Mar 17, 2012· 7-9 vs 9-4
SUB
WIN
vs Doug Viney
Kings of Kombat· Dec 10, 2011· 6-9 vs 0-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Emanuel Newton
Superior Cage Combat 3· Nov 4, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 6-8 vs 17-6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:25
WIN
vs Sam Brown
Kings of Kombat 4· Aug 20, 2011· 5-8 vs 8-3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Lee Mein
Bully's Fight Night· Jul 22, 2011· 4-8 vs 5-9
TKO
LOSS
vs Francisco France
Crowbar MMA· Apr 29, 2011· 4-7 vs 6-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Ricco Rodriguez
BAMMA 5: Daley vs Shirai· Feb 26, 2011· Catchweight· 4-6 vs 45-11
UD
LOSS
vs Fabio Maldonado
UFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 4-5 vs 17-3
TKO
R3 · 0:48
LOSS
vs Travis Browne
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale· Jun 19, 2010· Heavyweight· 4-4 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Darrill Schoonover
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-4 vs 10-0
TKO
R3 · 3:20
LOSS
vs Roy Nelson
The Ultimate Fighter Season 10· Jul 8, 2009· Heavyweight· 5-4
TKO
R1 · 4:13
WIN
vs Matt Mitrione
The Ultimate Fighter Season 10· Jun 30, 2009· Heavyweight· 4-4
SUB
R1 · 3:43
WIN
vs Wes Shivers
The Ultimate Fighter Season 10· Jun 5, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-4
MD
LOSS
vs Ricardo Romero
Ring of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-3 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Neil Grove
Ultimate Challenge MMA· Dec 6, 2008· 3-2 vs 6-1
TKO
WIN
vs Roman Wehbe
Cage Rage· Sep 20, 2008· 2-2 vs 4-5
TKO
WIN
vs Chris Cooper
United Kingdom Regional· Sep 13, 2008· 1-2 vs 3-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Mostapha Al-Turk
Cage Rage· Jul 12, 2008· 1-1 vs 5-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Robert Paczków
Cage Rage· Dec 1, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Mark Buchanan
Cage Rage· Jul 14, 2007· 0-0 vs 4-3
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1566▼10
Peak: 1647Aug 29, 2014
Rated fights: 37

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Frequently asked questions

When does James McSweeney fight next?

James McSweeney has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is James McSweeney's record?

James McSweeney's professional MMA record is 15-18-0.

Who is James McSweeney fighting next?

James McSweeney's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did James McSweeney fight last?

James McSweeney most recently fought Thiago Silva at KSW 45 - The Return to Wembley on Saturday, October 6, 2018, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does James McSweeney fight in?

James McSweeney fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does James McSweeney have?

James McSweeney has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is James McSweeney?

James McSweeney is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does James McSweeney weigh?

James McSweeney weighs 230 lbs (104 kg).

What is James McSweeney's reach?

James McSweeney has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is James McSweeney?

James McSweeney is 45 years old (born Oct 24, 1980).

Where is James McSweeney from?

James McSweeney is from United Kingdom.

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