Ron Keslar
American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1980)
Ron Keslar (born April 17, 1980) is an American former mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also formerly competed for Bellator , Strikeforce and King of the Cage .[ 1] [ 2]
Background
Born and raised in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania , Keslar competed in wrestling at Albert Gallatin High School and Mount Pleasant Area Junior/Senior High School .
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Keslar made his professional debut in early 2006 and compiled a record of 5–1 before being signed by Strikeforce.[ 3]
Strikeforce
Keslar made his promotional debut against Chris Cope on June 26, 2010, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum and lost via TKO in the second round.
He made his return at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II on October 9, 2010, against Josh McDonald and lost via unanimous decision.
Keslar's next appearance for the promotion was on January 29, 2011, at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg against Eric Lawson. Keslar won via armbar submission in the first round.
Bellator MMA
After his last appearance in Strikeforce, Keslar compiled a record of 3-0 and was signed by Bellator . He made his promotional debut on September 20, 2013, at Bellator 100 against Luis Melo and won via split decision.[ 4]
Keslar faced controversial fighter War Machine at Bellator 104 on October 18, 2013.[ 5]
Keslar faced Rick Hawn in the Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Final. He lost the fight via knockout in the third round.
Keslar faced Karo Parisyan on April 11, 2014, at Bellator 116 . Despite winning the first round, he lost the fight via knockout in the second round.
Keslar faced Jesse Juarez on September 19, 2014, at Bellator 125 .[ 6]
League S-70
Keslar faced Alexey Kunchenko on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World.[ 7] [ 8]
Coach activity
Ron Keslar is head jiu-jitsu coach at American Kickboxing Academy [ 9]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
20 matches
11 wins
9 losses
By knockout
1
5
By submission
5
2
By decision
5
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
11–9
Danasabe Mohammed
Submission (guillotine choke)
Dragon House 22
February 6, 2016
2
0:49
San Francisco, California , United States
Loss
11–8
Alexey Kunchenko
KO (punches)
League S-70: Russia vs. World
August 29, 2015
3
3:27
Sochi , Russia
Loss
11–7
Jesse Juarez
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 125
September 19, 2014
3
5:00
Fresno, California , United States
Loss
11–6
Karo Parisyan
KO (punches)
Bellator 116
April 11, 2014
2
4:05
Temecula, California , United States
Loss
11–5
Rick Hawn
KO (punch)
Bellator 109
November 22, 2013
3
0:55
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania , United States
Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Final
Win
11–4
War Machine
Technical submission (rear-naked choke)
Bellator 104
October 18, 2013
1
3:31
Cedar Rapids, Iowa , United States
Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win
10–4
Luis Melo
Decision (split)
Bellator 100
September 20, 2013
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Loss
9–4
Chris Curtis
Decision (unanimous)
MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly
August 24, 2013
3
5:00
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Win
9–3
Dominic Waters
Decision (unanimous)
JW Events: Up and Comers 10
May 19, 2012
3
5:00
Stockton, California , United States
Win
8–3
James Chaney
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Impact MMA: Recognition
December 10, 2011
1
5:00
Pleasanton, California , United States
Win
7–3
Felipe Fologin
Decision (split)
TWC 11: Inferno
June 17, 2011
3
5:00
Porterville, California , United States
Win
6–3
Eric Lawson
Submission (armbar)
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
January 29, 2011
1
1:57
San Jose, California , United States
Loss
5–3
Josh McDonald
Decision (unanimous)
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II
October 9, 2010
3
5:00
San Jose, California , United States
Loss
5–2
Chris Cope
TKO (head kick and punches)
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum
June 26, 2010
2
4:32
San Jose, California , United States
Win
5–1
Jonathan Brandon
Submission (rear-naked choke)
KOTC: Arrival
February 25, 2010
2
0:34
Highland, California , United States
Win
4–1
Darrin Freeman
Decision (unanimous)
War Gods/Ken Shamrock Productions: The Valentine's Eve Massacre
February 13, 2009
3
3:00
Fresno, California , United States
Win
3–1
Kris Bien
Decision (unanimous)
UF: Unleashed Fight
October 11, 2008
3
5:00
Alpine, California , United States
Win
2–1
Michael Musslewhite
Submission (guillotine choke)
IFBL: Fight Night 9
September 15, 2007
1
0:41
Niles, Ohio , United States
Loss
1–1
Matt Major
Submission (armbar)
IFBL: Fight Night 7
May 5, 2007
1
3:48
Niles, Ohio , United States
Win
1–0
Shane Carey
Submission (rear-naked choke)
IFBL: Fight Night 5
December 16, 2006
1
0:31
Niles, Ohio , United States
Submission grappling record
? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
Result
Rec.
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Location
Win
3–4–0
Decision (split)
Fight 2 Win Pro 94
November 17, 2018
Win
2–4–0
Decision (split)
Fight 2 Win Pro 76
June 08, 2018
Win
1–4–0
Decision
Fight 2 Win Pro 62
February 11, 2018
Loss
0–4–0
Keenan Cornelius DQ
2017 Los Angeles National Pro (110 kg)
September 23, 2017
Loss
0–3–0
Keenan Cornelius Armbar
2017 Los Angeles National Pro (94 kg)
September 23, 2017
Loss
0–2–0
Lucas Barbosa Decision
2017 IBJJF San Jose Summer Open
July 29, 2017
Loss
0–1–0
Collar choke
Fight two Win pro 23
January 27, 2017
References
^ "Ron Keslar MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography" . Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022 .^ "Ron Keslar | MMA Fighter Page" .^ http://www.mynuvotv.com/show/cast?name=fightfactory [permanent dead link ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 20, 2013). "Bellator 100 results: Lima scores another knockout over Saunders" . MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 17, 2013 . ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 30, 2013). "Bellator 104 lineup set, features Hawn vs. Weedman, Keslar vs. War Machine" . MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 17, 2013 . ^ "Bellator MMA - Bellator 125" . sherdog.com.^ "Russian super star vs. world" . news.sportbox.ru. August 20, 2015.^ "Russian super star vs. world" . euronews.com. August 29, 2015.^ "Instructors-Coaches" .
