// Roster Index›Welterweight›Dossier · Keith Wisniewski
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Keith
Wisniewski

NICKNAME"The Polish Connection"·UNITED STATES
PROFESSIONAL RECORD
28-15-1
CURRENT FORM
3L STREAK
NEXT FIGHT
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Keith Wisniewski
FIGHTER -
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PROFILE PHOTO
PROFILE
PROFILE DATA! COLD
HEIGHT
6'0"
AGE
45
STANCE
ORTHODOX
WEIGHT
Welterweight
PROFESSIONAL RECORD_
44 BOUTS
WIN
28
LOSS
15
DRAW
1
WIN RATE
64%
28/44 bouts
FINISH RATE
75%
of professional wins
LAST 5 FIGHTS3L STREAK · 2-3
WWLLL
STYLE SUMMARY_
DATA: COLD
FIGHTING STYLE
WELL ROUNDED

Well rounded fighter built around defensive grappling — 54% of wins are by sub.

KEY STRENGTHS

Drags it to the mat and hunts the finish — submission threat opens up off transitions.

KEY RISKS

Volume strikers have outpointed across full fights — output drops after R2.

// PERFORMANCE_METRICS · 02_

STRIKE / GRAPPLE
VITALS

Observed profile rates compared with stored weight-class medians where coverage exists. Any fallback uses a labeled UFC reference average; no fallback is presented as a division median.

// SLPM▼ BELOW
2.32
Strikes Landed/Min
Reference value 2.65
// STR. ACC▲ ABOVE
52%
Striking Accuracy
Reference value 47%
// SAPM▼ BELOW
4.86
Strikes Absorbed/Min
Reference value 2.74
// STR. DEF▼ BELOW
42%
Striking Defense
Reference value 53%
// TD AVG▲ ABOVE
1.57
Takedowns/15 min
Reference value 1.50
// TD ACC▼ BELOW
40%
Takedown Accuracy
Reference value 40%
// TD DEF▲ ABOVE
78%
Takedown Defense
Reference value 59%
// SUB AVG▼ BELOW
0.30
Submissions/15 min
Reference value 0.50
// QUALITY_OF_COMPETITION · 02B_

WHO THEY
ACTUALLY FOUGHT

A record says how often a fighter won, not against whom. These ratings weigh every result by the opponent's strength at the time, then compare this fighter with the 99 rated fighters on the UFC welterweight roster (anyone with a UFC bout in the last two years or one booked).

// RATING
#89
against the 99 rated on the UFC welterweight roster · Elo 1493
// STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE
35th
percentile · average opponent rated 1541 at fight time (recent fights count most)
// RESULTS VS EXPECTATION
12th
percentile · fell short of what opponents' ratings predicted (-0.20 per fight)

24 rated fights · opponents rated in 55% of recorded fights · last rated fight SEP 4, 2013

// CAREER_BREAKDOWN · 03_

WIN CONDITION MAP

Where the wins come from, and where the losses came from. Method splits by knockout, submission, and decision.

// WINS (28)
n = 28
KO/TKO · 6
SUB · 15
DEC · 7
6
KO/TKO
21%
15
SUB
54%
7
DEC
25%
// LOSSES (15)
n = 15
KO/TKO · 4
SUB · 3
DEC · 8
4
KO/TKO
27%
3
SUB
20%
8
DEC
53%
// PATH_TO_VICTORY_
75% FINISH
KO/TKOEARLY ROUNDS · 6 fights
21%
SUBANY ROUND · 15 fights
54%
DECFULL FIGHT · 7 fights
25%
Top win condition: ko/tko · early rounds.
// DNA_PROFILE · 04_

ATTRIBUTE FINGERPRINT

Evidence-backed 0-100 scores built only from observed profile stats and disclosed bout-history proxies. This is a fixed Blueprint scoring model, not a division percentile; missing axes remain unknown.

// DNA_PROFILE_
3 OBSERVED7 DERIVED0 UNKNOWN
// BENCHMARK
FIXED SCORE SCALE
// LINKED SAMPLE
44 BOUTS
// PROFILE UPDATED
OCT 3, 2026
// RECORDED SOURCE
ufcstats
Fighter attribute fingerprint10 of 10 attributes have evidence-backed scores on the Blueprint fixed scale. Unknown axes are not plotted and no score represents a division percentile.KO POWER31TD DEFENSE84GRAPPLING60CHIN77STRIKING45CARDIO80AGGRESSION25SUB THREAT20STR DEFENSE27RECOVERY50
// BANDS
90+ELITE
70-89STRONG
45-69AVERAGE
30-44BELOW
<30LOW
N/AUNKNOWN
Highest scored axis: TD Defense. Lowest scored axis: Sub Threat.
// EVIDENCE REGISTER
10 SCORED · 0 OPEN
KO Power31
DERIVED PROXY

KO wins divided by total career wins

N=28 wins
TD Defense84
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed takedown defense rate (78%)

Grappling60
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rate

Chin77
DERIVED PROXY

KO-loss durability proxy from career record

N=44 bouts
Striking45
DERIVED PROXY

Composite of observed striking volume and accuracy

Cardio80
DERIVED PROXY

Long-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win share

Aggression25
DERIVED PROXY

Activity proxy from observed strike and takedown volume

Sub Threat20
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed submission rate (0.3 per 15 min)

Str Defense27
OBSERVED INPUT

Observed striking defense rate (42%)

Recovery50
DERIVED PROXY

Share of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.

N=15 losses
Fighter attribute fingerprint accessible data summary
AttributeScoreProvenanceEvidenceSample
KO Power31 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO wins divided by total career wins28 wins
TD Defense84 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved takedown defense rate (78%)Not recorded
Grappling60 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed takedown volume, accuracy, and submission rateNot recorded
Chin77 out of 100DERIVED PROXYKO-loss durability proxy from career record44 bouts
Striking45 out of 100DERIVED PROXYComposite of observed striking volume and accuracyNot recorded
Cardio80 out of 100DERIVED PROXYLong-fight exposure proxy from bout duration and decision-win shareNot recorded
Aggression25 out of 100DERIVED PROXYActivity proxy from observed strike and takedown volumeNot recorded
Sub Threat20 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved submission rate (0.3 per 15 min)Not recorded
Str Defense27 out of 100OBSERVED INPUTObserved striking defense rate (42%)Not recorded
Recovery50 out of 100DERIVED PROXYShare of recorded losses followed by a win in the next recorded bout.15 losses
// CAREER_MOMENTUM · 05_

THE ARC SO FAR

Rolling momentum score (0-100) recomputed after every bout. Weighted blend of result, opponent context, and method-of-finish, designed to show the shape, not the destination.

// MOMENTUM_TIMELINE_
SCOREWINLOSS
0255075100APR 1998LAPR 1998WMAY 1998WSEP 1998WSEP 1998WNOV 1998LMAR 1999MAY 1999WSEP 1999LOCT 1999WNOV 1999LFEB 2000WAPR 2000WMAY 2000WJUL 2000LMAY 2002WSEP 2002WFEB 2003WMAY 2003WJUN 2003WOCT 2003WDEC 2003WJUN 2004LAUG 2004WSEP 2004WOCT 2004WNOV 2004WDEC 2004LJAN 2005WMAY 2005WSEP 2005LNOV 2005LAUG 2006LNOV 2006LDEC 2006LSEP 2007WAPR 2008WAUG 2009WJAN 2010WJUN 2010WFEB 2011WAPR 2011LOCT 2011LAPR 2012LSEP 2013// SCORE

  1. Start, APR 1998, momentum score 45.
  2. Start, APR 1998, momentum score 38, DEC R3.
  3. Start, MAY 1998, momentum score 45, DEC R1.
  4. Start, SEP 1998, momentum score 55, SUB R1.
  5. Start, SEP 1998, momentum score 65, SUB R1.
  6. Start, NOV 1998, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  7. Start, MAR 1999, momentum score 65, KO/TKO R1.
  8. Start, MAY 1999, momentum score 65.
  9. Start, SEP 1999, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  10. Start, OCT 1999, momentum score 67, SUB R1.
  11. Start, NOV 1999, momentum score 74, DEC R1.
  12. Start, FEB 2000, momentum score 65, KO/TKO R1.
  13. Start, APR 2000, momentum score 74, SUB R1.
  14. Start, MAY 2000, momentum score 84, SUB R1.
  15. Start, JUL 2000, momentum score 94, SUB R1.
  16. Start, MAY 2002, momentum score 87, SUB R2.
  17. Start, SEP 2002, momentum score 96, KO/TKO R2.
  18. Start, FEB 2003, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  19. Start, MAY 2003, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  20. Start, JUN 2003, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  21. Start, OCT 2003, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  22. Start, DEC 2003, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  23. Start, JUN 2004, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  24. Start, AUG 2004, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  25. Start, SEP 2004, momentum score 100, SUB R1.
  26. Start, OCT 2004, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  27. Start, NOV 2004, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  28. Start, DEC 2004, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  29. Start, JAN 2005, momentum score 93, SUB R1.
  30. Start, MAY 2005, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R3.
  31. Start, SEP 2005, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  32. Start, NOV 2005, momentum score 93, DEC R3.
  33. Start, AUG 2006, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  34. Start, NOV 2006, momentum score 79, KO/TKO R3.
  35. Start, DEC 2006, momentum score 72, DEC R3.
  36. Start, SEP 2007, momentum score 65, DEC R3.
  37. Start, APR 2008, momentum score 75, SUB R1.
  38. Start, AUG 2009, momentum score 84, KO/TKO R2.
  39. Start, JAN 2010, momentum score 94, SUB R1.
  40. Start, JUN 2010, momentum score 100, SUB R2.
  41. Start, FEB 2011, momentum score 100, KO/TKO R1.
  42. Start, APR 2011, momentum score 100, DEC R3.
  43. Start, OCT 2011, momentum score 93, KO/TKO R2.
  44. Start, APR 2012, momentum score 86, DEC R3.
  45. Start, SEP 2013, momentum score 79, DEC R3.

Peaked at 100 (W vs Macera), bottomed at 38 (L vs Gilbert). Current reading: 79.

// KILL_SHOT_MATRIX · 06_

WHEN THE FINISHES COME

Cross-tab of fight outcome by method and round. Reads top-down for method, left-right for round. Cyan intensity scales with frequency.

// METHOD × ROUND_
43/44 fights mapped
METHOD ↓ / ROUND →R1R2R3R4R5FREQ
KO/TKO
4
9%
3
7%
3
7%
-
-
10
total
SUB
16
37%
2
5%
-
-
-
18
total
DEC
2
5%
-
13
30%
-
-
15
total
// PRIMARY KILL ZONE
R1-R2 KO/TKO · 7 of 43 mapped
// LATE-FIGHT GAP
No R5 finishes either way
// DECISION RATE
34%, fights often go the distance
// FIGHT_HISTORY · 08_

BOUT LOG
44 FIGHTS

Detailed bout records for the indexed tenure. Sorted most recent first.

L
VS Ivan JorgeSep 4, 2013
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC Fight Night 28 - Teixeira vs. Bader
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
L
VS Chris ClementsApr 21, 2012
DecisionR3 · 5:00
UFC 145 - Jones vs. Evans
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Josh NeerOct 1, 2011
KO/TKOR2 · 5:00
UFC Live 6 - Cruz vs. Johnson
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
W
VS Chris WilsonApr 9, 2011
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Hoosier FC 7 - Validation
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Unanimous)
W
VS Randy CrawfordFeb 19, 2011
KO/TKOR1 · 0:21
Cut Throat MMA - Supremacy 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
KO (Knee)
W
VS Ted WorthingtonJun 5, 2010
SubmissionR2 · 3:56
XFO - Xtreme Fighting Organization 35
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Heel Hook)
W
VS Pete SprattJan 2, 2010
SubmissionR1 · 4:07
Hoosier FC 2 - It's On
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
W
VS Tristan YunkerAug 9, 2009
KO/TKOR2 · 1:12
WITY - War in the Yard
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Punches)
W
VS Johnny DavisApr 26, 2008
SubmissionR1 · 2:00
C3 - Corral Combat Classic 2
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
L
VS Carlo PraterSep 1, 2007
DecisionR3 · 5:00
AOW - Art of War 3
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Erik OganovDec 2, 2006
DecisionR3 · 5:00
Bodog Fight - USA vs. Russia
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
Decision (Split)
L
VS Rory MarkhamNov 2, 2006
KO/TKOR3 · 4:00
IFL - World Championship Semifinals
SECONDARY DETAILS
METHOD
DETAIL
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
// FAQ · 09_

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Welterweight. Professional record 28-15-1. Unranked at the time of indexing.

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