Ron Keslar

Ron Keslar
Born (1980-04-17) April 17, 1980
McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of San Jose, California, United States
Team American Kickboxing Academy
Years active 2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 11
By knockout 1
By submission 5
By decision 5
Losses 8
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ron Keslar (born April 17, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and King of the Cage.[1][2]

Background

Born and raised in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, Keslar competed in wrestling at Albert Gallatin School District.

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] 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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–8 Alexei 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 Christopher 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

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ron-Keslar-8927
  2. ↑ http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/ron-keslar
  3. ↑ http://www.mynuvotv.com/show/cast?name=fightfactory
  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.
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