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.

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

Submission grappling record
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:80%; text-align:left;" ! Result ! Rec. ! Opponent ! Method ! text-center| Event ! Date ! Location
 * colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" |  ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
 * colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" |  ? Matches, ? Wins, ? Losses, ? Draws
 * Win ||align=center|3–4–0|| 🇧🇷 Rhalan Gracie || Decision (split) || Fight 2 Win Pro 94|| November 17, 2018||
 * Win ||align=center|2–4–0|| 🇺🇸 Nick Greene || Decision (split) || Fight 2 Win Pro 76|| June 08, 2018||
 * Win ||align=center|1–4–0|| 🇺🇸 Dominiqueh Hoskins || Decision || Fight 2 Win Pro 62|| February 11, 2018||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–4–0|| 🇺🇸 Keenan Cornelius || DQ || 2017 Los Angeles National Pro (110 kg)|| September 23, 2017||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–3–0|| 🇺🇸 Keenan Cornelius || Armbar || 2017 Los Angeles National Pro (94 kg) || September 23, 2017||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–2–0|| 🇧🇷 Lucas Barbosa || Decision || 2017 IBJJF San Jose Summer Open || July 29, 2017 ||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–1–0|| 🇺🇸 Ahmed White || Collar choke || Fight two Win pro 23 || January 27, 2017 ||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–4–0|| 🇺🇸 Keenan Cornelius || DQ || 2017 Los Angeles National Pro (110 kg)|| September 23, 2017||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–3–0|| 🇺🇸 Keenan Cornelius || Armbar || 2017 Los Angeles National Pro (94 kg) || September 23, 2017||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–2–0|| 🇧🇷 Lucas Barbosa || Decision || 2017 IBJJF San Jose Summer Open || July 29, 2017 ||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–1–0|| 🇺🇸 Ahmed White || Collar choke || Fight two Win pro 23 || January 27, 2017 ||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–2–0|| 🇧🇷 Lucas Barbosa || Decision || 2017 IBJJF San Jose Summer Open || July 29, 2017 ||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–1–0|| 🇺🇸 Ahmed White || Collar choke || Fight two Win pro 23 || January 27, 2017 ||
 * Loss ||align=center|0–1–0|| 🇺🇸 Ahmed White || Collar choke || Fight two Win pro 23 || January 27, 2017 ||