Best fights of James McSweeney
Over 12 years as a professional, James McSweeney has compiled a 15-18 (15) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James McSweeney loses to Ricco Rodriguez via unanimous decision
On February 26, 2011 James McSweeney faced Ricco Rodriguez in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 30 years old with a record of 4-6, and Rodriguez was 33 with a record of 45-11. McSweeney was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Rodriguez was on a 10-fight winning streak. McSweeney lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.
2. James McSweeney loses to Thiago Silva via unanimous decision
On October 6, 2018 James McSweeney faced Thiago Silva in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 37 years old with a record of 15-16, and Silva was 35 with a record of 20-7. McSweeney was on a 3-fight losing streak and Silva was coming off a loss. McSweeney lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Silva.
3. James McSweeney loses to Roger Gracie via KO
On December 5, 2014 James McSweeney faced Roger Gracie in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 34 years old with a record of 14-11, and Gracie was 33 with a record of 6-2. McSweeney was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Gracie was coming off a loss. Gracie stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. James McSweeney KOs Cristiano Kaminishi
On August 29, 2014 James McSweeney faced Cristiano Kaminishi in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 33 years old with a record of 13-11, and Kaminishi was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 2-fight winning streak. McSweeney stopped Cristiano Kaminishi via KO in the 1st round.
5. James McSweeney KOs Chris Lokteff
On May 2, 2014 James McSweeney faced Chris Lokteff in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 33 years old with a record of 12-11, and Lokteff was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was coming off a win. McSweeney stopped Chris Lokteff via KO in the 1st round.
6. James McSweeney submits Stefan Traunmuller in 35 seconds
On November 15, 2013 James McSweeney faced Stefan Traunmuller in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 33 years old with a record of 11-11, and Traunmuller was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was coming off a loss. McSweeney submitted Stefan Traunmuller via armbar in the 1st round.
7. James McSweeney submits Marcin R贸偶alski
On October 31, 2015 James McSweeney faced Marcin R贸偶alski in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 35 years old with a record of 14-13, and R贸偶alski was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 2-fight losing streak. McSweeney submitted Marcin R贸偶alski via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. James McSweeney submits Jeff King
On June 23, 2012 James McSweeney faced Jeff King in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 31 years old with a record of 9-9, and King was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 3-fight winning streak. McSweeney submitted Jeff King via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. James McSweeney submits Felis Leniu
On March 17, 2012 James McSweeney faced Felis Leniu in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 31 years old with a record of 7-9, and Leniu was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was coming off a win. McSweeney submitted Felis Leniu via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. James McSweeney KOs Kym Robinson
On April 14, 2012 James McSweeney faced Kym Robinson in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 31 years old with a record of 8-9, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 2-fight winning streak. McSweeney stopped Kym Robinson via TKO in the 1st round.