# Ron Waterman

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 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.

## 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

Professional record breakdown :
| 24 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 4 |
| By submission | 8 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | 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 | For the inaugural Pancrase Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| 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 Championship. |
| 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 | |