James McSweeney

Quick Facts

Full Name	James McSweeney
Occupation	Mixed Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Oct 24, 1980(1980-10-24)
Age	44
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	London
Horoscope	Capricorn

James McSweeney Biography

James McSweeney is one of the most popular and richest Mixed Martial Artist who was born on October 24, 1980 in London, London, United Kingdom. James Adam McSweeney (born 24 October 1980) is a British kickboxer and mixed martial artist. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, McSweeney is perhaps best known for being a cast member of Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights and competing in the UFC, but has also competed in British promotions such as Cage Rage and BAMMA.

McSweeney faced fellow UFC veteran Paul Buentello in a Light Heavyweight bout on 23 August 2013 at Legacy Fighting Championship 22. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

McSweeney was expected to face Polish prospect Michal Andryszak at KSW 45 on 6 October 2018.. However, Andryszak was pulled from the event due to injury and was replaced by Thiago Silva. McSweeney lost the fight by unanimous decision.

As of 20 January 2011, conversations over McSweeney’s Twitter account were strongly indicative that he is no longer a part of the UFC.

James McSweeney Net Worth

James McSweeney is one of the richest Mixed Martial Artist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James McSweeney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 2006, McSweeney transitioned to mixed martial arts and moved in with The Ultimate Fighter coach Rashad Evans. The two quickly struck up a bond after McSweeney helped prepare Evans for his bout against Forrest Griffin in December 2008. While training for his fight against Travis Browne, McSweeney switched his camp from Jackson’s Submission Fighting in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the Grudge Training Centre in Denver, Colorado to train full-time along with fellow UFC competitors Shane Carwin, Brendan Schaub and Nate Marquardt. McSweeney recently moved out of the Grudge Training Centre to return to the tutelage of European Muay Thai legend Lucien Carbin and to open up his own gym Sledgehammer MMA in Kent, England.

McSweeney lost a unanimous decision to former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez at BAMMA 5: Daley vs Shirai on 26 February 2011. He then had a further loss to submissions ace Francisco France in April 2011 at a Crowbar MMA event. Fighting on 22 July 2011, Mcsweeney defeated Lee Mein by TKO (Punches) in the 1st round. On 20 August 2011, McSweeney defeated Sam Brown by Submission (armbar) in the 1st round.

In 2014, McSweeney signed with the Asian promotion ONE Championship. He faced Chris Lokteff in his debut at ONE Fighting Championship: Rise of Heroes in May and won via KO due to a flying knee in round 1.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James McSweeney Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Mixed Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James McSweeney celebrates birthday on October 24 of every year.