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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 | October 25, 1981 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 | |
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.
| 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 |
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