Ron Keslar

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Ron Keslar
Born (1980-04-17) April 17, 1980 (age 43)
McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of San Jose, California, United States
Team American 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]

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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] 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 Alexey Kunchenko on August 29, 2015, at League S-70: Russia vs. World. [7] He lost via KO (punches). [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 matches11 wins9 losses
By knockout15
By submission52
By decision52
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–9Danasabe MohammedSubmission (guillotine choke)Dragon House 22February 6, 201620:49 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss11–8 Alexey Kunchenko KO (punches)League S-70: Russia vs. WorldAugust 29, 201533:27 Sochi, Russia
Loss11–7 Jesse Juarez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 125 September 19, 201435:00 Fresno, California, United States
Loss11–6 Karo Parisyan KO (punches) Bellator 116 April 11, 201424:05 Temecula, California, United States
Loss11–5 Rick Hawn KO (punch) Bellator 109 November 22, 201330:55 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United StatesBellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Final
Win11–4 War Machine Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 104 October 18, 201313:31 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesBellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win10–4Luis MeloDecision (split) Bellator 100 September 20, 201335:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesBellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Loss9–4 Chris Curtis Decision (unanimous)MMA Xtreme: Fists Will FlyAugust 24, 201335:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win9–3Dominic WatersDecision (unanimous)JW Events: Up and Comers 10May 19, 201235:00 Stockton, California, United States
Win8–3James ChaneyTKO (doctor stoppage)Impact MMA: RecognitionDecember 10, 201115:00 Pleasanton, California, United States
Win7–3Felipe FologinDecision (split)TWC 11: InfernoJune 17, 201135:00 Porterville, California, United States
Win6–3 Eric Lawson Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg January 29, 201111:57 San Jose, California, United States
Loss5–3Josh McDonaldDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II October 9, 201035:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss5–2 Chris Cope TKO (head kick and punches) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum June 26, 201024:32 San Jose, California, United States
Win5–1Jonathan BrandonSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Arrival February 25, 201020:34 Highland, California, United States
Win4–1Darrin FreemanDecision (unanimous)War Gods/Ken Shamrock Productions: The Valentine's Eve MassacreFebruary 13, 200933:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win3–1Kris BienDecision (unanimous)UF: Unleashed FightOctober 11, 200835:00 Alpine, California, United States
Win2–1Michael MusslewhiteSubmission (guillotine choke)IFBL: Fight Night 9September 15, 200710:41 Niles, Ohio, United States
Loss1–1Matt MajorSubmission (armbar)IFBL: Fight Night 7May 5, 200713:48 Niles, Ohio, United States
Win1–0Shane CareySubmission (rear-naked choke)IFBL: Fight Night 5December 16, 200610:31 Niles, Ohio, United States

Submission grappling record

 ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
ResultRec.OpponentMethodEventDateLocation
Win3–4–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Rhalan GracieDecision (split)Fight 2 Win Pro 94November 17, 2018
Win2–4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Nick GreeneDecision (split)Fight 2 Win Pro 76June 08, 2018
Win1–4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dominiqueh HoskinsDecisionFight 2 Win Pro 62February 11, 2018
Loss0–4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Keenan Cornelius DQ2017 Los Angeles National Pro (110 kg)September 23, 2017
Loss0–3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Keenan Cornelius Armbar2017 Los Angeles National Pro (94 kg)September 23, 2017
Loss0–2–0 Flag of Brazil.svg Lucas Barbosa Decision2017 IBJJF San Jose Summer OpenJuly 29, 2017
Loss0–1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ahmed WhiteCollar chokeFight two Win pro 23January 27, 2017

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References

  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%5B%5D
  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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