Losene Keita

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Record
Age / DOB 28
(Dec 30, 1997)
Height 5' 7"
Weight 145 lbs.
Reach 72"
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages
3.47 Sig. Strikes / Min
43.0% Sig. Strike Acc.
4.47 Absorbed / Min
62.0% Strike Defense
0.0 TD Avg / 15 min
0.0% TD Accuracy
100.0% TD Defense
0.0 Sub. / Fight
Loss Methods (1)
KO/TKO 0
Submission 0
Decision 1

Fight History

Result / Opponent
Event & Date
Method/Round
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Decision R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Nathaniel Wood 0 67 of 178 37% 67 of 178 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Losene Keita 0 52 of 119 43% 52 of 119 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Nathaniel Wood 0 17 of 56 30% 17 of 56 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Losene Keita 0 11 of 26 42% 11 of 26 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Nathaniel Wood 0 19 of 56 33% 19 of 56 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Losene Keita 0 23 of 42 54% 23 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Nathaniel Wood 0 31 of 66 46% 31 of 66 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Losene Keita 0 18 of 51 35% 18 of 51 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Nathaniel Wood 67 of 178 37% 32 of 128 2 of 3 33 of 47 67 of 177 0 of 1 0 of 0
Losene Keita 52 of 119 43% 36 of 101 13 of 15 3 of 3 52 of 119 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Nathaniel Wood 17 of 56 30% 7 of 42 2 of 3 8 of 11 17 of 55 0 of 1 0 of 0
Losene Keita 11 of 26 42% 8 of 22 3 of 4 0 of 0 11 of 26 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Nathaniel Wood 19 of 56 33% 9 of 42 0 of 0 10 of 14 19 of 56 0 of 0 0 of 0
Losene Keita 23 of 42 54% 14 of 32 7 of 8 2 of 2 23 of 42 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Nathaniel Wood 31 of 66 46% 16 of 44 0 of 0 15 of 22 31 of 66 0 of 0 0 of 0
Losene Keita 18 of 51 35% 14 of 47 3 of 3 1 of 1 18 of 51 0 of 0 0 of 0
Expert Picks (12)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2026 (6 days before fight)
Losene Keita

Angelo picks Losene Keita because of his devastating striking and fast sprawls, but he is not betting on him. He notes Keita missed weight in his debut and is untested, while Nathaniel Wood is a proven tough veteran who gets dropped. He respects Wood's toughness but thinks Keita's power could put him out cold. He avoids betting due to the -170 price and weight miss concerns.

no bets; -170 too high given weight miss and untested competition
"I'm gonna pick him. I'm not betting on him. No parlays, nothing. Zero bets whatsoever on Line here. Minus 170 when he missed weight in what was supposed to be his UFC debut against a guy like Nathaniel Wood, a tried andrue entity who's tough as [ __ ]."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Mar 16, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

Big Brady picks Nathaniel Wood as a live dog, but he is hesitant because Wood has been dropped in many fights and Keita hits very hard. He notes that Wood has incredible volume, can mix in takedowns, and has good recovery, but his chin is a concern. He thinks if Wood doesn't get knocked out, he will win a decision as the hometown favorite. He calls this the best fight on the card and expects it to be a war.

Nathaniel Wood by decision
"Give me Nathaniel Wood here to win this fight. I'll take him to win the fight by decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Mar 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

Cody leans toward Wood, noting Keita's layoff and weight cut, but is not fully confident. He sees value in Wood as an underdog.

"I I I feel like I'm leaning towards Wood to be honest. Uh, but is there any great reason? I don't know."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

Connor picks Nathaniel Wood, emphasizing Wood's technical edge everywhere and his ability to handle athletic opponents like Delgado and Shariay. He notes that Keita is a one-dimensional pressure fighter who doesn't cut off the cage or use a jab effectively. Connor believes Wood can weather Keita's power and figure him out, but warns that Wood's tendency to initiate grappling could be risky if Keita overpowers him.

Odds comment: Wood opened at -110, now +197; Keita opened -110, now -232. Connor thinks Wood should be a slight favorite.
"I mean, I think wood wins, especially recently over Delgado and Shariay. Like he's very capable of handling very athletic opponents who do not either have consistent in Shariay's case or nuanced ways of going after him in Delgado's case."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Hesitant picked Mar 17, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Losene Keita

Daniel Vreeland picks Losene Keita to win his UFC debut. He notes Keita's power and athleticism, and Wood's tendency to get hit early. He thinks Keita can knock Wood out or win a damage-based decision, but acknowledges the risk of debut jitters.

"I'm going to pick Los Sanada to come out here and win his UFC debut."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Losene Keita

Daniel picks Keita (Radzhabov) to knock out Wood. He notes Wood's chin issues and that Keita is a dynamic finisher with patience. He thinks Wood will have early success but Keita will land a devastating shot. He expects a round two KO.

Fight KO +150, wins by KO in round two +625
"I think Kade is going to knock him out. ... Round two KO in my eyes."
DI
Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

Wood is ruthlessly consistent, has home advantage, and will push a high pace. Keita is more technical but untested at this level. Wood's toughness and cardio should overwhelm Keita late. The odds are wide; all value is on Wood.

Prefers fight spread +3.5 over moneyline for insurance; fight likely goes over 2.5 rounds.
"All the value lies with Wood here."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Mar 15, 2026 (6 days before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

James picks Nathaniel Wood, but admits bias as he considers Wood a friend. He thinks Wood is well-rounded and tough, but Keita has power and physicality. He expects a competitive fight and thinks it could end inside the distance.

under 2.5 rounds (speculative)
"I'm going to root for Nathaniel Wood as always and I'm hoping he gets it done."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 17, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Losene Keita

The host is confident in Losene Keita winning by knockout. He highlights Keita's explosive power, speed, and takedown defense, while Wood is seen as having no significant grappling edge. He expects Keita to close the distance and land big shots, putting Wood away. He feels good about Keita at -220.

"I'm going to take Ka and Ka by knockout. And I feel pretty damn good about him, especially at minus 220."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

Paul fades the hyped prospect Keita, citing Wood's experience, durability, and ability to keep fights close. He expects Wood to win a close decision in London.

"I'm actually going to fade the highly touted European prospect for the guy a little I'm a little more uh comfortable with than Nathaniel Wood."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Losene Keita

The MMA Guru picks Losene Keita to TKO Nathaniel Wood in the first round. He notes Wood often gets hurt and has been in close fights, while Keita is explosive, powerful, and huge for featherweight. He believes Keita's follow-up shots are nastier than Wood's previous opponents, and he will finish Wood when he hurts him.

TKO finish in round one
"I think he's going to TKO and finish Nathaniel Wood in round one."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Nathaniel Wood

Zane picks Nathaniel Wood, citing Wood's technical superiority in striking, wrestling, and grappling. He notes that Keita is a raw athlete with power but lacks tactical nuance, often just walking opponents down and throwing right hands. Zane compares Keita to Vinicius Oliveira and believes Wood can stick and move to victory, though he acknowledges Wood's tendency to make fights hard on himself.

Odds comment: Wood opened at -110, now +197; Keita opened -110, now -232. Zane thinks the fight should be closer to dead even and that Wood should be a slight favorite.
"I have to take wood here, but it is what makes every fight hard on himself. That's that is just what he does. So I cannot pick wood and say he's absolutely going to make this easy."
Expert Picks (6)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Aug 31, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Losene Keita

Angelo picks Losene Keita but advises against betting on him. He acknowledges Keita's speed, power, and takedown defense, but warns that Pitbull is a crafty veteran who could pull off an upset. He notes that many prospects have lost to old vets. He believes Keita's speed will be a problem for Pitbull's takedown entries, but calls it a risky fight and recommends leaving it alone.

do not bet
"I'm going to pick Ca here. ... I would not bet on this fight."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Losene Keita

Big Brady picks Losene Keita, citing Pitbull's age (38), declining durability, and low volume. He notes Keita is 11 years younger, pressures forward, and has power. He believes Pitbull has been hurt in his last five fights and will get knocked out here. He predicts a first-round KO.

Keita by knockout, round 1
"I think Kate knocks out Pitull here. I'm going to take him to win this fight by first round knockout."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Lean picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Losene Keita

Connor picks Keita, citing his freakish speed and power, similar to Chihiro Suzuki who beat Pitbull. He notes that Pitbull's cautious, counter-punching style may not keep up with Keita's athleticism, and that Keita is a proven winner. He acknowledges that Pitbull could outmaneuver him, but sees Keita's physical advantages as decisive.

"I think I'm gonna pick Kate. Uh, I don't want to, I mean, I like you to, he's a fun fighter."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Losene Keita

The host views Keita as a highly touted prospect who is very fast, powerful, and only 27 years old. He thinks Keita does everything Pitbull does but much better and at a younger age, allowing him to dictate the pace and eventually find a big knockout.

KO
"I think he does everything that Pit Bull does, but much better and at a younger age. And I think that will allow Ka to really dictate the pace of this fight and eventually find that big knockout to put Pit Bull away."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Patrício Pitbull

The Guru picks Patrício Pitbull, despite concerns about age and size. He criticizes Keita's limited offense (straight right hands and rear kicks) and believes Pitbull's experience and jiu-jitsu will be key. He predicts Pitbull will secure takedowns, take the back, and win by submission (rear-naked choke) or decision. He also notes Keita's UFC debut jitters.

over 1.5 takedowns for Pitbull (from PrizePicks segment)
"I'm going to go with Patricio Pitbull. He just beat Dan Eay. I thought he won the fight very clear."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Patrício Pitbull

Zane picks Pitbull, believing his experience and technical savvy can outfox the raw but fast Keita. He notes that Keita leaves openings and is susceptible to takedowns, and that Pitbull can neutralize him. However, he acknowledges that Keita's speed and power make it a trap fight, and that Pitbull may gas or get caught.

"Who I'm going to pick. Cause, but you know, I laid it out. It might all go disastrously wrong in just one moment."