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Keith Wisniewski

b. 1981

American martial artist

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Born 1981. Keith Wisniewski is an American mixed martial arts fighter.

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.

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. 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. 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. However, Guimaraes pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Ivan Jorge. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Ivan Jorge Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader

Belo Horizonte, Brazil Loss

Chris Clements Decision (split) UFC 145

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Josh Neer TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson

Washington, D.C., United States Win

Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous) Hoosier FC 7: Validation

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Win

Randy Crawford KO (knee) Cutthroat MMA: Supremacy 2

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Ted Worthington Submission (heel hook) Xtreme Fighting Organization 35

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Pete Spratt Submission (rear-naked choke) Hoosier FC 2: It's On

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Tristan Yunker TKO (punches) War in the Yard

Anderson, Indiana, United States Win

Johnny Davis Submission (rear-naked choke) C3: Corral Combat Classic 2

Hammond, Indiana, United States Loss

Carlo Prater Decision (split) Art of War 3

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Erik Oganov Decision (split) Bodog Fight: USA vs. Russia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Rory Markham TKO (corner stoppage) IFL: World Championship Semifinals

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Jorge Masvidal Decision (majority) BodogFIGHT: To the Brink of War

San José, Costa Rica Loss

Nick Thompson Decision (unanimous) UFC 56: Full Force

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous) FFC 15: Fiesta Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Welterweight. Win

Musail Allaudinov TKO (punches) Euphoria: USA vs. Russia

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut. Loss

Shinya Aoki Submission (standing armlock) Shooto: 1/29 in Korakuen Hall

Tokyo, Japan Win

Carlo Prater Decision (split) Freestyle Fighting Championships 13

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Derrick Noble Decision (unanimous) IHC 8: Ethereal

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Steve Berger Decision (unanimous) Combat: Do Fighting Challenge 1

Cicero, Illinois, United States Win

Kyle Jensen Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Challenge 59

Medina, Minnesota, United States Loss

Jason Black Decision Xtreme Kage Kombat

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Chris Moore Submission (rear-naked choke) IHC 7: The Crucible

Hammond, Indiana, United States Win

Jorge Santiago KO (punches) Absolute Fighting Championships 6

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Danila Veselov Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 MFC - Russia vs. the World 6

Moscow, Russia Win

Eddie Sanchez Submission (choke) TFC 8: Hell Raiser

Toledo, Ohio, United States Win

Nuri Shakir Submission (guillotine choke) USMMA 3: Ring of Fury

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Marco Macera TKO (punches) Battle of New Orleans 4

Metairie, Louisiana, United States Win

Matt Lee TKO (punches) USMMA 2: Ring of Fury

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Loss

John Renken Submission (kneebar) HOOKnSHOOT: Relentless

Evansville, Indiana, United States Middleweight bout. Win

Eric Pettit Submission (rear-naked choke) SC 1: The Awakening

Canton, Illinois, United States Win

Jason Glabus Submission (choke) Chicago Challenge 7

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Dale Carson Submission (rear-naked choke) HOOKnSHOOT: Trial 3

Tell City, Indiana, United States Light Heavyweight bout. Loss

CJ Fernandes TKO (submission to punches) TFC 1: Fightzone 1

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Win

Angelo Popofski Decision (unanimous) HOOKnSHOOT: Millennium

N/A Loss

Adrian Serrano Submission (americana) HOOKnSHOOT: Texas Heat

N/A Win

Pat Heidenreich Submission (armbar) Night of the Diamonds

Draw

Jason Glabus Draw Chicago Challenge 6

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Shonie Carter KO (spinning back fist) Indiana Martial Arts Challenge 3

Indiana, United States Win

Jim Rhodes Submission (armbar) Chicago Challenge 5

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Josh Cate Submission (triangle choke) Fearless Freestyle Fighting 3

N/A Win

Brandon Bledsoe Submission (rear-naked choke) Fearless Freestyle Fighting 3

N/A Win

Robert Humphreys Decision (unanimous) Fearless Freestyle Fighting 2

N/A Loss

Joey Gilbert Decision (split) JKD: Challenge 2

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Keith Wisniewski?

American martial artist

When was Keith Wisniewski born?

Keith Wisniewski was born on 25 October 1981 in Portage.

What is Keith Wisniewski's occupation?

Keith Wisniewski is a mixed martial arts fighter.

What nationality is Keith Wisniewski?

Keith Wisniewski is American.

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· Wikipedia: Keith Wisniewski

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