Ron Waterman

Ron Waterman

Born	(1965-11-23) November 23, 1965 (age 58)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Ron Waterman
Billed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight	260 lb (120 kg)
Trained by	Ohio Valley Wrestling

Ron Waterman
Born	(1965-11-23) November 23, 1965 (age 58) Colorado, United States
Other names	H2O
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
Division	Heavyweight Super Heavyweight
Style	Wrestling
Fighting out of	Greeley, Colorado
Team	Colorado Stars
Rank	Black belt in Pancrase Mixed Martial Arts^[1]
Years active	1999–2008

Mixed martial arts record
Total	24
Wins	16
By knockout	6
By submission	8
By decision	2
Losses	6
By knockout	4
By submission	1
By decision	1
Draws	2

Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ronald Waterman (born November 23, 1965) is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and celebrity member of the Team Impact motivational group.^[2] He holds notable victories over Valentijn Overeem, Ricco Rodriguez, Kevin Randleman, and Mario Rinaldi. He was the only WEC Super Heavyweight Champion.

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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.^[1]

Later, Ron moved on to the pro wrestling scene via Ohio Valley Wrestling 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. After WWE, Waterman continued to wrestle in Japan, while simultaneously maintaining a career in MMA and making regular appearances with Team Impact.

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.^[3]

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)

Professional wrestling

New Japan Pro-Wrestling
- NJPW Ultimate Royal (2005) (submission only tournament)^[4]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches	16 wins	6 losses
By knockout	6	4
By submission	8	1
By decision	2	1
Draws	2


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	16–6–2	Mark Smith	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	BTBB - Born to be Bad	November 29, 2008	2	2:16	Loveland, Colorado, United States
Loss	15–6–2	Dave Herman	TKO (punches)	EliteXC: Return of the King	June 14, 2008	1	2:19	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	15–5–2	Analu Brash	Submission (americana)	X-1 Events - Champions	January 26, 2008	2	2:10	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States	Won the X-1 Heavyweight Championship.
Win	14–5–2	Mario Rinaldi	TKO (punches)	AOW - Art of War 3	September 1, 2007	1	4:39	Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss	13–5–2	Roger Gracie	Submission (armbar)	Bodog Fight - USA vs Russia	December 2, 2006	1	3:38	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Loss	13–4–2	Ricco Rodriguez	TKO (doctor stoppage)	WFA: King of the Streets	July 22, 2006	1	5:00	Los Angeles, California, United States
Win	13–3–2	Ricco Rodriguez	Decision (unanimous)	WEC 16 - Clash of the Titans 2	August 18, 2005	3	5:00	Lemoore, California, United States	Defended the WEC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Loss	12–3–2	Tsuyoshi Kohsaka	Decision (unanimous)	Pancrase: Brave 10	November 7, 2004	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	12–2–2	Kevin Randleman	Submission (americana)	Pride Final Conflict 2004	August 15, 2004	1	7:44	Saitama, Japan
Win	11–2–2	Keigo Takamori	Submission (americana)	Pancrase: Brave 5	May 28, 2004	1	1:36	Tokyo, Japan
Loss	10–2–2	Mirko Cro Cop	TKO (punches and soccer kicks)	PRIDE 27	February 1, 2004	1	4:37	Osaka, Japan
Draw	10–1–2	Jimmy Ambriz	Draw	Pancrase - Hybrid 10	November 30, 2003	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	10–1–1	Jun Ishii	Submission (neck crank)	Pancrase - Hybrid 9	October 31, 2003	1	1:02	Tokyo, Japan
Win	9–1–1	Jerry Vrbanovic	Submission (shoulder lock)	IFC - Global Domination	September 6, 2003	3	N/A	Denver, Colorado, United States
Win	8–1–1	James Nevarez	TKO (punches)	WEC 7: This Time It's Personal	August 9, 2003	3	2:31	Lemoore, California, United States	Won the inaugural WEC Super Heavyweight Champion.
Win	7–1–1	Valentijn Overeem	Submission (americana)	PRIDE 24	December 23, 2002	1	2:18	Fukuoka, Japan
Win	6–1–1	Kengo Watanabe	Submission (americana)	Pancrase - 2002 Anniversary Show	September 29, 2002	1	2:33	Yokohama, Japan
Win	5–1–1	Satoshi Honma	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 25	April 14, 2000	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Draw	4–1–1	Tim Lajcik	Draw	UFC 22	September 24, 1999	3	5:00	Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Loss	4–1	Andre Roberts	KO (punches)	UFC 21	July 16, 1999	1	2:51	Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win	4–0	Chris Condo	TKO (punches)	UFC 20	May 7, 1999	1	0:28	Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win	3–0	Joshua Jenkins	TKO (doctor stoppage)	BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1	February 6, 1999	1	1:14	United States
Win	2–0	Daniel James	TKO (punches)	BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1	February 6, 1999	1	0:20	United States
Win	1–0	Matt Asher	TKO (punches)	BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1	February 6, 1999	1	0:28	United States