James McSweeney losses
Over 12 years as a professional, James McSweeney has compiled a 15-18 (15) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. He has 18 losses, seven of them in title fights.
18. James McSweeney loses to Hatef Moeil via KO
On June 22, 2019 James McSweeney fought Hatef Moeil for the vacant MFC heavyweight title. McSweeney was 38 years old with a record of 15-17, and Moeil was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 4-fight losing streak. Moeil stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
17. 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.
16. James McSweeney loses to Fernando Rodrigues Jr. via unanimous decision
On May 19, 2018 James McSweeney fought Fernando Rodrigues Jr. for the vacant SC heavyweight title. McSweeney was 37 years old with a record of 15-15, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 2-fight losing streak. McSweeney lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jr..
15. James McSweeney loses to Tai Tuivasa via KO
On October 15, 2016 James McSweeney fought Tai Tuivasa for the AFC heavyweight title. McSweeney was 35 years old with a record of 15-14, and Tuivasa was 23 with a record of 5-0. McSweeney was coming off a loss, while Tuivasa was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Tuivasa stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
14. James McSweeney loses to Karol Bedorf via KO
On March 5, 2016 James McSweeney fought Karol Bedorf for the vacant KSW heavyweight title. McSweeney was 35 years old with a record of 15-13, and Bedorf was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was coming off a win. Bedorf stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
13. James McSweeney loses to Denis Goltsov via KO
On July 24, 2015 James McSweeney fought Denis Goltsov for the Tech-Krep FC heavyweight title. McSweeney was 34 years old with a record of 14-12, and Goltsov was 25 with a record of 14-4. McSweeney was coming off a loss, while Goltsov was on a 9-fight winning streak. Goltsov stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
12. 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.
11. James McSweeney loses to Paul Buentello via KO
On August 23, 2013 James McSweeney faced Paul Buentello in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 32 years old with a record of 11-10, and Buentello was 39 with a record of 32-15. McSweeney was coming off a win and Buentello was on a 3-fight winning streak. Buentello stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. James McSweeney loses to Matti Mäkelä via KO
On October 6, 2012 James McSweeney faced Matti Mäkelä in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 31 years old with a record of 10-9, and Mäkelä was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mäkelä stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. James McSweeney loses to Emanuel Newton via KO
On November 4, 2011 James McSweeney faced Emanuel Newton in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 31 years old with a record of 6-8, and Newton was 27 with a record of 16-6-1. McSweeney was on a 2-fight winning streak and Newton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Newton submitted McSweeney via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. James McSweeney loses to Francisco France via KO
On April 29, 2011 James McSweeney faced Francisco France in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 30 years old with a record of 4-7, and France was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was on a 3-fight losing streak. France submitted McSweeney via kimura in the 1st round.
7. 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.
6. James McSweeney loses to Fábio Maldonado via KO
On October 16, 2010 James McSweeney faced Fábio Maldonado in a light heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 29 years old with a record of 4-5, and Maldonado was 30 with a record of 17-3. McSweeney was coming off a loss, while Maldonado was on a 10-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. James McSweeney loses to Travis Browne via KO
On June 19, 2010 James McSweeney faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 29 years old with a record of 4-4, and Browne was 27 with a record of 9-0. McSweeney was coming off a win and Browne was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Browne stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 1st round.
4. James McSweeney loses to Ricardo Romero via KO
On April 17, 2009 James McSweeney faced Ricardo Romero in a heavyweight bout. McSweeney was 28 years old with a record of 3-3, and Romero was 31 with a record of 6-1. McSweeney was coming off a loss, while Romero was coming off a win. Romero submitted McSweeney via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. James McSweeney loses to Neil Grove via KO
On December 7, 2008 James McSweeney fought Neil Grove for the vacant UCMMA heavyweight title. McSweeney was 28 years old with a record of 3-2, and Grove was 37 with a record of 6-1. McSweeney was on a 2-fight winning streak and Grove was coming off a win. Grove stopped McSweeney via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. James McSweeney loses to Mostapha al-Turk via KO
On July 12, 2008 James McSweeney fought Mostapha al-Turk for the vacant Cage Rage British heavyweight title. McSweeney was 27 years old with a record of 1-1, and al-Turk was 34 with a record of 5-3. McSweeney was coming off a loss, while al-Turk was coming off a win. al-Turk stopped McSweeney via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
1. James McSweeney loses to Robert Paczków via KO
On December 1, 2007 James McSweeney faced Robert Paczków. McSweeney was 27 years old with a record of 1-0, and Paczków was 0 with a record of 0-0. McSweeney was coming off a win. Paczków submitted McSweeney via smother choke in the 1st round.