Ron Waterman

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American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler

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Ronald Waterman (born November 23, 1965) is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and celebrity member of the Team Impact motivational group. He holds notable victories over Valentijn Overeem, Ricco Rodriguez, Kevin Randleman, and Mario Rinaldi. He was the only WEC Super Heavyweight Champion.

Career

Waterman began his career as a high school art teacher and wrestling coach eventually entering the professional MMA arena and becoming a veteran fighter of the UFC. He received a black belt in Pancrase Mixed Martial Arts on January 2, 2000.

Later, Ron moved on to the pro wrestling scene via Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2000 where he honed his skills during a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment. Waterman went on to tour with the WWE doing house and dark matches across the country in late 2001 and early 2002. After WWE, Waterman continued to wrestle in Japan, while simultaneously maintaining a career in MMA and making regular appearances with Team Impact. He left wrestling in 2005.

In his last fight he beat fellow American Mark Smith by arm triangle choke submission on November 29, 2008.

He was the high school wrestling coach of former UFC interim Heavyweight Champion Shane Carwin and helped train Carwin for UFC 116.

Personal life

Waterman is married with three children. He is currently a firefighter and paramedic.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

World Extreme Cagefighting
- WEC Super Heavyweight Championship (One time, first; only)
- One successful title defense
X-1 Events
- X-1 Heavyweight Championship (One time)
Ultimate Fighting Championship
- UFC Encyclopedia Awards
  - Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Andre Roberts

Professional wrestling

New Japan Pro-Wrestling
- NJPW Ultimate Royal (2005) (submission only tournament)

Mixed martial arts record

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Win
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Mark Smith
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
BTBB - Born to be Bad

Won the X-1 Heavyweight Championship.
Win
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Mario Rinaldi
TKO (punches)
AOW - Art of War 3

Defended the WEC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Loss
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Tsuyoshi Kohsaka
Decision (unanimous)
Pancrase: Brave 10

For the inaugural Pancrase Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win
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Kevin Randleman
Submission (americana)
Pride Final Conflict 2004

Won the inaugural WEC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Win
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Valentijn Overeem
Submission (americana)
PRIDE 24

| | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:18 | Fukuoka, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 6–1–1 | Kengo Watanabe | Submission (americana) | Pancrase - 2002 Anniversary Show | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:33 | Yokohama, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 5–1–1 | Satoshi Honma | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 25 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | Draw | align=center| 4–1–1 | Tim Lajcik | Draw | UFC 22 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |- | Loss | align=center| 4–1 | Andre Roberts | KO (punches) | UFC 21 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:51 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 4–0 | Chris Condo | TKO (punches) | UFC 20 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:28 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 3–0 | Joshua Jenkins | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:14 | United States | |- | Win | align=center| 2–0 | Daniel James | TKO (punches) | BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:20 | United States | |- | Win | align=center| 1–0 | Matt Asher | TKO (punches) | BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:28 | United States |

References

Waterman, Ron H2O Man. "ronwaterman.com".
"PANCRASE Mixed Martial Arts".
"MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos".
Gerbasi, Thomas. (2011-10-17). "UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship". DK.
"Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database".

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