Ron Keslar

Ron Keslar 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.

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