One FC signs Brits James McSweeney and and Chi Lewis Parry
by Chris Houten - @mrhouts
Asia's largest MMA promotion One FC have signed British heavyweights James McSweeney and Chi Lewis Parry to exclusive fight deals.
Best know for his appearance on the Ultimate Fighter season 10 as well as his subsequent Octagon stint where he fought 3 times picking up a win over Darrill Schoonover at the Tuf 10 finale before losing to Travis Browne and Fábio Maldonado, James McSweeney (12-11) joins ONE FC on the back of submission victory over Stefan Traunmuller at Novembers Final Fight Championship 9 in Slovenia.
6-2 in his last 8 fights, the 33-year old has fought for some of the finest promotions in the world including Cage Rage, Ring of Combat, BAMMA, Legacy FC, and the aforementioned UFC, taking 11 of his 12 wins including notable victories over 2007 K-1 World Grand Prix Las Vegas 8 man Champion, Doug Viney and Strikeforce Vet Dion Staring who he defeated by devastation first round knockout.
Undefeated in his mixed martial arts career Chi Lewis Parry (5-0), who is widely considered one of the UKs best Heavyweight prospects is an excellent addition to the ONE FC roster.
A former British Basketball League player, UCMMA K-1 Heavyweight champion Parry, has never been to the judges score cards in his young career with 3 wins coming by TKO and 2 wins by submission. At 2 Metres tall, Parry has the longest reach in the ONE FC heavyweight division.
There is still no word on when Parry will make his ONE FC debut, however ONE FC officials have confirmed McSweeney will take on Chris Lokteff at ONE FC: Rise of Heroes, in Manila, The Philippines on May 2nd.
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