# 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

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

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