Ron Keslar

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.

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.

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.

Keslar faced controversial fighter War Machine at Bellator 104 on October 18, 2013. He won the fight via technical submission in the first round.

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

League S-70 Keslar faced Alexey Kunchenko on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World. He lost via KO (punches).

Coach activity Ron Keslar is head jiu-jitsu coach at American Kickboxing Academy

Championships and accomplishments Bellator MMA Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Runner-Up

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Danasabe Mohammed Submission (guillotine choke) Dragon House 22

San Francisco, California, United States Loss

Alexey Kunchenko KO (punches) League S-70: Russia vs. World

Sochi, Russia Loss

Jesse Juarez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 125

Fresno, California, United States Loss

Karo Parisyan KO (punches) Bellator 116

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Rick Hawn KO (punch) Bellator 109

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Win

War Machine Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 104

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Win

Luis Melo Decision (split) Bellator 100

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Chris Curtis Decision (unanimous) MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly

Evansville, Indiana, United States Win

Dominic Waters Decision (unanimous) JW Events: Up and Comers 10

Stockton, California, United States Win

James Chaney TKO (doctor stoppage) Impact MMA: Recognition

Pleasanton, California, United States Win

Felipe Fologin Decision (split) TWC 11: Inferno

Porterville, California, United States Win

Eric Lawson Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Josh McDonald Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Chris Cope TKO (head kick and punches) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

San Jose, California, United States Win

Jonathan Brandon Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Arrival

Highland, California, United States Win

Darrin Freeman Decision (unanimous) War Gods/Ken Shamrock Productions: The Valentine's Eve Massacre

Fresno, California, United States Win

Kris Bien Decision (unanimous) UF: Unleashed Fight

Alpine, California, United States Win

Michael Musslewhite Submission (guillotine choke) IFBL: Fight Night 9

Niles, Ohio, United States Loss

Matt Major Submission (armbar) IFBL: Fight Night 7

Niles, Ohio, United States Win

Shane Carey Submission (rear-naked choke) IFBL: Fight Night 5

Niles, Ohio, United States Submission grappling record

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