Ron Keslar | |
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Born |
McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, United States |
April 17, 1980
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.
Born and raised in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania, Keslar competed in wrestling at Albert Gallatin School District.
Keslar made his professional debut in early 2006 and compiled a record of 5–1 before being signed by 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.
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.