Keith Wisniewski

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Keith Wisniewski
Born (1981-10-25) October 25, 1981 (age 42)
Portage, Indiana, United States
Other namesThe Polish Connection
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out of Hobart, Indiana, United States
TeamDuneland Vale Tudo
Years active1998-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total44
Wins28
By knockout6
By submission15
By decision7
Losses15
By knockout4
By submission3
By decision8
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Keith Wisniewski (born October 25, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. He has competed for the UFC, IFL, M-1 Global, Ironheart Crown, and BodogFIGHT.

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Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wisniewski made his UFC debut at UFC 56 against Nick Thompson. He lost a unanimous decision.

Post-UFC

Following his release from the UFC, Wisniewski lost four straight fights but then went on a six-fight winning streak that included victories over UFC veterans Pete Spratt and Chris Wilson, leading to him being re-signed with the promotion.

Return to UFC

Wisniewski faced Josh Neer in his UFC return on October 1, 2011, at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson. [1] He lost the fight via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the conclusion of the second round.

Wisniewski faced newcomer Chris Clements on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145. [2] He lost the fight via split decision after three back and forth rounds.

Wisniewski was slated to face Marcelo Guimares on September 4, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 28. [3] However, Guimaraes pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ivan Jorge. [4] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
44 matches28 wins15 losses
By knockout64
By submission153
By decision78
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss28–15–1 Ivan Jorge Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader September 4, 201335:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Loss28–14–1 Chris Clements Decision (split) UFC 145 April 21, 201235:00Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss28–13–1 Josh Neer TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson October 1, 201125:00Washington, D.C., United States
Win28–12–1 Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous)Hoosier FC 7: ValidationApril 9, 201135:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win27–12–1Randy CrawfordKO (knee)Cutthroat MMA: Supremacy 2February 19, 201110:21 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win26–12–1Ted WorthingtonSubmission (heel hook)Xtreme Fighting Organization 35June 10, 201023:56Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win25–12–1 Pete Spratt Submission (rear-naked choke)Hoosier FC 2: It's OnJanuary 2, 201014:07Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win24–12–1Tristan YunkerTKO (punches)War in the YardAugust 8, 200921:12 Anderson, Indiana, United States
Win23–12–1Johnny DavisSubmission (rear-naked choke)C3: Corral Combat Classic 2April 26, 200812:00Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss22–12–1 Carlo Prater Decision (split)Art of War 3September 1, 200735:00Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss22–11–1Erik OganovDecision (split)Bodog Fight: USA vs. RussiaDecember 2, 200635:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss22–10–1 Rory Markham TKO (corner stoppage) IFL: World Championship Semifinals November 2, 200634:00Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss22–9–1 Jorge Masvidal Decision (majority)BodogFIGHT: To the Brink of WarAugust 22, 200635:00 San José, Costa Rica
Loss22–8–1 Nick Thompson Decision (unanimous) UFC 56: Full Force November 19, 200535:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win22–7–1 Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous)FFC 15: Fiesta Las VegasSeptember 14, 200535:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win21–7–1Musail AllaudinovTKO (punches)Euphoria: USA vs. RussiaMay 14, 200531:04Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss20–7–1 Shinya Aoki Submission (standing armlock) Shooto: 1/29 in Korakuen Hall January 29, 200512:22Tokyo, Japan
Win20–6–1 Carlo Prater Decision (split)Freestyle Fighting Championships 13December 10, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win19–6–1Derrick NobleDecision (unanimous)IHC 8: EtherealNovember 20, 200435:00Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win18–6–1 Steve Berger Decision (unanimous)Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1October 23, 200435:00 Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win17–6–1Kyle JensenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Extreme Challenge 59September 24, 200412:19 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Loss16–6–1 Jason Black DecisionXtreme Kage KombatAugust 7, 200435:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win16–5–1Chris MooreSubmission (rear-naked choke)IHC 7: The CrucibleJune 5, 200411:59Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win15–5–1 Jorge Santiago KO (punches)Absolute Fighting Championships 6December 6, 200332:14 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win14–5–1Danila VeselovSubmission (guillotine choke) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 6 October 10, 200311:54 Moscow, Russia
Win13–5–1Eddie SanchezSubmission (choke)TFC 8: Hell RaiserJune 6, 20031N/A Toledo, Ohio, United States
Win12–5–1Nuri ShakirSubmission (guillotine choke)USMMA 3: Ring of FuryMay 3, 200310:46Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win11–5–1Marco MaceraTKO (punches)Battle of New Orleans 4February 15, 200311:32 Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Win10–5–1Matt LeeTKO (punches)USMMA 2: Ring of FurySeptember 21, 200224:19 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Loss9–5–1John RenkenSubmission (kneebar)HOOKnSHOOT: RelentlessMay 25, 200221:43 Evansville, Indiana, United States Middleweight bout.
Win9–4–1Eric PettitSubmission (rear-naked choke)SC 1: The AwakeningJuly 1, 20001N/A Canton, Illinois, United States
Win8–4–1Jason GlabusSubmission (choke)Chicago Challenge 7May 20, 20001N/AChicago, Illinois, United States
Win7–4–1Dale CarsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)HOOKnSHOOT: Trial 3April 29, 20001N/A Tell City, Indiana, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss6–4–1CJ FernandesTKO (submission to punches)TFC 1: Fightzone 1February 26, 2000131:30 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Win6–3–1Angelo PopofskiDecision (unanimous)HOOKnSHOOT: MillenniumNovember 6, 1999115:00N/A
Loss5–3–1Adrian SerranoSubmission (americana)HOOKnSHOOT: Texas HeatOctober 2, 199916:30N/A
Win5–2–1Pat HeidenreichSubmission (armbar)Night of the DiamondsSeptember 18, 19991N/AN/A
Draw4–2–1Jason GlabusDrawChicago Challenge 6May 22, 1999110:00Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss4–2 Shonie Carter KO (spinning back fist)Indiana Martial Arts Challenge 3March 6, 199910:40Indiana, United States
Win4–1Jim RhodesSubmission (armbar)Chicago Challenge 5November 1, 19981N/AChicago, Illinois, United States
Win3–1Josh CateSubmission (triangle choke)Fearless Freestyle Fighting 3September 28, 199815:08N/A
Win2–1Brandon BledsoeSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fearless Freestyle Fighting 3September 28, 199812:07N/A
Win1–1Robert HumphreysDecision (unanimous)Fearless Freestyle Fighting 2May 9, 1998115:00N/A
Loss0–1Joey GilbertDecision (split)JKD: Challenge 2April 25, 199835:00Chicago, Illinois, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Josh Neer vs. Keith Wisniewski targeted for UFC on Versus 6 on Oct. 1". mmajunkie.com. August 23, 2011. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Keith Wisniewski vs. Chris Clements slated for UFC 145". mmajunkie.com. January 20, 2012. Archived from the original on May 14, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Keith Wisniewski vs. Marcelo Guimares set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 3 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. 2013-07-13.
  4. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2013-08-19). "Marcelo Guimaraes injured, Keith Wisniewski meets 'Batman' Jorge at UFN 28". mmafighting.com.
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