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Combat Edge Intelligence

Keith Wisniewski vs T.J. Schaefer

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

28-15-1Record4-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height5'8"
TBDReach-
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Keith WisniewskiNow 1606
If they win+12→ 1618
If they lose-12→ 1594
T.J. SchaeferNow 1606
If they win+24→ 1630
If they lose-24→ 1582

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1565 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1513 · 4 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

2.32
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
52%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.86
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
43%
Strike defense
Not available
1.57
Takedown avg.
Not available
40%
Takedown accuracy
Not available
79%
Takedown defense
Not available
0.26
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Keith WisniewskiT.J. Schaefer
155016001650201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (21%)
KO/TKO
3 (75%)
15 (54%)
Submission
1 (25%)
7 (25%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

T.J. Schaefer55%
Keith Wisniewski 45%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes T.J. Schaefer a 55% favorite over Keith Wisniewski in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Keith Wisniewski's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1606 vs 1606), separated by just 0 points.

Keith Wisniewski enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

T.J. Schaefer enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Keith Wisniewski finishes 75% of wins inside the distance, T.J. Schaefer 100%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.