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.

Keith Wisniewski
Born (1981-10-25) October 25, 1981 (age 43)
Portage, Indiana, United States
Other namesThe Polish Connection
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out ofHobart, 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

Mixed martial arts career

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

Post-UFC

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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

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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

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Professional record breakdown
44 matches 28 wins 15 losses
By knockout 6 4
By submission 15 3
By decision 7 8
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 28–15–1 Ivan Jorge Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader September 4, 2013 3 5:00 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Loss 28–14–1 Chris Clements Decision (split) UFC 145 April 21, 2012 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 28–13–1 Josh Neer TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson October 1, 2011 2 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States
Win 28–12–1 Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous) Hoosier FC 7: Validation April 9, 2011 3 5:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win 27–12–1 Randy Crawford KO (knee) Cutthroat MMA: Supremacy 2 February 19, 2011 1 0:21 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 26–12–1 Ted Worthington Submission (heel hook) Xtreme Fighting Organization 35 June 10, 2010 2 3:56 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 25–12–1 Pete Spratt Submission (rear-naked choke) Hoosier FC 2: It's On January 2, 2010 1 4:07 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 24–12–1 Tristan Yunker TKO (punches) War in the Yard August 8, 2009 2 1:12 Anderson, Indiana, United States
Win 23–12–1 Johnny Davis Submission (rear-naked choke) C3: Corral Combat Classic 2 April 26, 2008 1 2:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss 22–12–1 Carlo Prater Decision (split) Art of War 3 September 1, 2007 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 22–11–1 Erik Oganov Decision (split) Bodog Fight: USA vs. Russia December 2, 2006 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 22–10–1 Rory Markham TKO (corner stoppage) IFL: World Championship Semifinals November 2, 2006 3 4:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss 22–9–1 Jorge Masvidal Decision (majority) BodogFIGHT: To the Brink of War August 22, 2006 3 5:00 San José, Costa Rica
Loss 22–8–1 Nick Thompson Decision (unanimous) UFC 56: Full Force November 19, 2005 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 22–7–1 Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous) FFC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas September 14, 2005 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Welterweight.
Win 21–7–1 Musail Allaudinov TKO (punches) Euphoria: USA vs. Russia May 14, 2005 3 1:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 20–7–1 Shinya Aoki Submission (standing armlock) Shooto: 1/29 in Korakuen Hall January 29, 2005 1 2:22 Tokyo, Japan
Win 20–6–1 Carlo Prater Decision (split) Freestyle Fighting Championships 13 December 10, 2004 3 5:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 19–6–1 Derrick Noble Decision (unanimous) IHC 8: Ethereal November 20, 2004 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 18–6–1 Steve Berger Decision (unanimous) Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1 October 23, 2004 3 5:00 Cicero, Illinois, United States
Win 17–6–1 Kyle Jensen Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Challenge 59 September 24, 2004 1 2:19 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Loss 16–6–1 Jason Black Decision Xtreme Kage Kombat August 7, 2004 3 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 16–5–1 Chris Moore Submission (rear-naked choke) IHC 7: The Crucible June 5, 2004 1 1:59 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 15–5–1 Jorge Santiago KO (punches) Absolute Fighting Championships 6 December 6, 2003 3 2:14 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 14–5–1 Danila Veselov Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 6 October 10, 2003 1 1:54 Moscow, Russia
Win 13–5–1 Eddie Sanchez Submission (choke) TFC 8: Hell Raiser June 6, 2003 1 N/A Toledo, Ohio, United States
Win 12–5–1 Nuri Shakir Submission (guillotine choke) USMMA 3: Ring of Fury May 3, 2003 1 0:46 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 11–5–1 Marco Macera TKO (punches) Battle of New Orleans 4 February 15, 2003 1 1:32 Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Win 10–5–1 Matt Lee TKO (punches) USMMA 2: Ring of Fury September 21, 2002 2 4:19 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 9–5–1 John Renken Submission (kneebar) HOOKnSHOOT: Relentless May 25, 2002 2 1:43 Evansville, Indiana, United States Middleweight bout.
Win 9–4–1 Eric Pettit Submission (rear-naked choke) SC 1: The Awakening July 1, 2000 1 N/A Canton, Illinois, United States
Win 8–4–1 Jason Glabus Submission (choke) Chicago Challenge 7 May 20, 2000 1 N/A Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 7–4–1 Dale Carson Submission (rear-naked choke) HOOKnSHOOT: Trial 3 April 29, 2000 1 N/A Tell City, Indiana, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss 6–4–1 CJ Fernandes TKO (submission to punches) TFC 1: Fightzone 1 February 26, 2000 1 31:30 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Win 6–3–1 Angelo Popofski Decision (unanimous) HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium November 6, 1999 1 15:00 N/A
Loss 5–3–1 Adrian Serrano Submission (americana) HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat October 2, 1999 1 6:30 N/A
Win 5–2–1 Pat Heidenreich Submission (armbar) Night of the Diamonds September 18, 1999 1 N/A N/A
Draw 4–2–1 Jason Glabus Draw Chicago Challenge 6 May 22, 1999 1 10:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 4–2 Shonie Carter KO (spinning back fist) Indiana Martial Arts Challenge 3 March 6, 1999 1 0:40 Indiana, United States
Win 4–1 Jim Rhodes Submission (armbar) Chicago Challenge 5 November 1, 1998 1 N/A Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 3–1 Josh Cate Submission (triangle choke) Fearless Freestyle Fighting 3 September 28, 1998 1 5:08 N/A
Win 2–1 Brandon Bledsoe Submission (rear-naked choke) Fearless Freestyle Fighting 3 September 28, 1998 1 2:07 N/A
Win 1–1 Robert Humphreys Decision (unanimous) Fearless Freestyle Fighting 2 May 9, 1998 1 15:00 N/A
Loss 0–1 Joey Gilbert Decision (split) JKD: Challenge 2 April 25, 1998 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States

References

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  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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