WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Keith Wisniewski
28-14-1
Age
41
Height
5'11"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
11:28
Gym
—
Wins By
6 KO · 15 Sub · 7 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 4
LLLL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
IJ
vs Ivan Jorge
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Bader· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Clements
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NT
vs Nick Thompson
UFC 56: Full Force· 2005-11-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JN
vs Josh Neer
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.3/min
Grappling
1.57 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Keith adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 40% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 15 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 79% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (65% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc46%
Clinch
78% acc43%
Ground
90% acc11%
Striking Differential-2.54/min
2.32 landed/min4.86 absorbed/min
2.32
Landed/Min
4.86
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed133
Sig. Strikes Attempted255
Key Insights
Keith incorporates heavy clinch work (46%).
Effective body attack (36%).
Absorbs more than landing (2.1:1).
Clinch active: 43% of output in the clinch (78% accuracy).
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
79%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
40%
Landed
6
Defended
9
Total
15
1.57
TD / 15min
0.26
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
28
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.57/15min.
Solid TD defense at 79%.
15 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
250
0.78
Ratio
Absorbed
322
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.8
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.2
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
65%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.78x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 65% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:19
R2 Control
1:43
R3 Control
0:43
R1 to Final
-50%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.4pp
Body
-7.2pp
Leg
+2.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-11.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights