Keith Wisniewski

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 names	The Polish Connection
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division	Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight
Fighting out of	Hobart, Indiana, United States
Team	Duneland Vale Tudo
Years active	1998-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	44
Wins	28
By knockout	6
By submission	15
By decision	7
Losses	15
By knockout	4
By submission	3
By decision	8
Draws	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 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