Ron Keslar

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Ron Keslar
Born (1980-04-17) April 17, 1980 (age 44)
McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Middleweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofSan Jose, California, United States
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu under Dave Camarillo
Years active2006–2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision5
Losses9
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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[edit]

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[edit]

Early career[edit]

Keslar made his professional debut in early 2006 and compiled a record of 5–1 before being signed by Strikeforce.[3]

Strikeforce[edit]

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[edit]

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] 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.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

League S-70[edit]

Keslar faced Alexey Kunchenko on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World.[7] He lost via KO (punches).[8]

Coach activity[edit]

Ron Keslar is head jiu-jitsu coach at American Kickboxing Academy[9]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

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[edit]

 ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Date Location
Win 3–4–0 Brazil Rhalan Gracie Decision (split) Fight 2 Win Pro 94 November 17, 2018
Win 2–4–0 United States Nick Greene Decision (split) Fight 2 Win Pro 76 June 08, 2018
Win 1–4–0 United States Dominiqueh Hoskins Decision Fight 2 Win Pro 62 February 11, 2018
Loss 0–4–0 United States Keenan Cornelius DQ 2017 Los Angeles National Pro (110 kg) September 23, 2017
Loss 0–3–0 United States Keenan Cornelius Armbar 2017 Los Angeles National Pro (94 kg) September 23, 2017
Loss 0–2–0 Brazil Lucas Barbosa Decision 2017 IBJJF San Jose Summer Open July 29, 2017
Loss 0–1–0 United States Ahmed White Collar choke Fight two Win pro 23 January 27, 2017

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ron Keslar MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  2. ^ "Ron Keslar | MMA Fighter Page".
  3. ^ http://www.mynuvotv.com/show/cast?name=fightfactory[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 20, 2013). "Bellator 100 results: Lima scores another knockout over Saunders". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  5. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 30, 2013). "Bellator 104 lineup set, features Hawn vs. Weedman, Keslar vs. War Machine". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
  6. ^ "Bellator MMA - Bellator 125". sherdog.com.
  7. ^ "Russian super star vs. world". news.sportbox.ru. August 20, 2015.
  8. ^ "Russian super star vs. world". euronews.com. August 29, 2015.
  9. ^ "Instructors-Coaches".
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