Lester Caslow

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Lester Caslow
Born (1984-07-10) July 10, 1984 (age 35)
Hillside, New Jersey, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach67.0 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of Toms River, New Jersey, United States
TeamPellegrino MMA
Trainer Kurt Pellegrino
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins15
By knockout4
By submission9
By decision2
Losses11
By submission7
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lester Caslow (born July 10, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Before making his professional debut, Caslow held an amateur record of 1-0. In a span of four years, Caslow compiled a record of 6–3 (1) in smaller organizations before debuting for Bellator.

Bellator

On October 21, 2010, Caslow made his debut for the promotion against Kenny Foster at Bellator 33. Caslow lost the bout via three-round unanimous decision. [1]

Caslow eventually returned to the Bellator cage on September 10, 2011 at Bellator 49 against James Jones. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. [2]

He then faced Scott Heckman on April 13, 2012 at Bellator 65. Caslow lost the bout via first-round rear-naked choke submission. [3]

Caslow would then compile a record of 3–1 in other promotions before returning to Bellator against Jay Haas at Bellator 109 on November 22, 2013. Caslow won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round. [4]

In a rematch, Caslow faced Jay Haas at Bellator 118 on May 2, 2014. Caslow defeated Haas for a second time via guillotine choke submission, this time in the first round. [5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches15 wins10 losses
By knockout40
By submission96
By decision24
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–11 (1)Mike SantiagoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 54March 4, 201613:40 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor Ring of Combat Featherweight Championship.
Win15–10 (1)Kenny FosterSubmission (guillotine choke)Ring of Combat 53November 20, 201532:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss14–10 (1)Francisco IsataDecision (unanimous)Cage Fury FC 44: Smith vs. WilliamsJuly 18, 201535:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win14–9 (1)David HarrisSubmission (choke)Fight Club OC: For the Leathernecks IVMay 8, 201510:59 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Win13–9 (1)Justin DaltonSubmission (guillotine choke)Cage Fury FC 44: Bezerra vs. Makashvili 2December 13, 201412:11 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Win12–9 (1) Jay Haas Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 118 May 2, 201412:29 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss11–9 (1) Brian Kelleher Submission (rear-naked choke)Cage Fury FC 31: Heckman vs. LentzFebruary 8, 201421:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win11–8 (1) Jay Haas Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 109 November 22, 201332:44 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Win10–8 (1) Brylan Van Artsdalen Submission (rear-naked choke)Cage Fury FC 26: Sullivan vs. MartinezAugust 17, 201313:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win9–8 (1)Tom BackmanKO (punches)Locked in the Cage 15April 13, 201310:44 New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss8–8 (1)Artur RofiSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Cage Fury FC 19: Sullivan vs. LaneFebruary 2, 201322:47 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor Cage Fury Featherweight Championship.
Win8–7 (1)Brian van HovenSubmission (guillotine choke)Ring of Combat 41June 15, 201222:27 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss7–7 (1)Scott HeckmanSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 65 April 13, 201213:40 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss7–6 (1)Duane van HelvoirtSubmission (triangle choke)Ring of Combat 39February 10, 201211:49 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win7–5 (1)James JonesTKO (punches) Bellator 49 September 10, 201120:15 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss6–5 (1)Eddie FyvieDecision (unanimous)Cage Fury FC 7: No MercyApril 16, 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss6–4 (1) Kenny Foster Decision (unanimous) Bellator 33 October 21, 201035:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win6–3 (1)Andy MainDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 28February 19, 201034:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
NC5–3 (1) Felipe Arantes No ContestRespect Is Earned 3: Philly Biker BrawlOctober 10, 200933:06 Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States
Win5–3Matt McManmonSubmission (armbar)Ring of Combat 26September 11, 200913:20 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–3Kyle GraySubmission (rear-naked choke)World Cagefighting Alliance: Caged CombatJune 5, 200933:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss3–3 Daniel Mason-Straus Decision (split)Extreme Challenge: Mayhem at the MarinaMarch 28, 200935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–2Joey CamachoTKO (punches)World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure CombatFebruary 6, 200910:51 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss2–2Tim TroxellSubmission (armbar)Battle Cage Xtreme 5July 12, 200814:47 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss2–1Pat AudinwoodDecision (unanimous)Battle Cage Xtreme 4April 19, 200835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Ryan McCarthyDecision (unanimous)Battle Cage Xtreme 3October 20, 200735:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Michael MurrayTKO (punches)Extreme Challenge 81July 28, 200723:36 West Orange, New Jersey, United States

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  1. ↑ "Bellator 33 results: Alvarez dominates Huerta, Askren claims welterweight title". mmamania.com. October 22, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Bellator 49 results and play-by-play". sherdog.com. September 10, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Bellator 65 results: Dantas submits Makovsky, becomes new bantamweight champ". mmajunkie.com. April 14, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Bellator 109 Results: Shlemenko Blasts Marshall, Hawn and Brooks Shine". bleacherreport.com. November 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Bellator 118 results: Joe Warren rallies to win interim title fight with Rafael Silva". mmajunkie.com. May 2, 2014.
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