Ron Waterman Biography

Ron Waterman (born November 23, 1965), is an American mixed martial artist (MMA), 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 holds the distinction of being 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 respected veteran fighter of the UFC.

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. Waterman continues to wrestle in Japan, while simultaneously maintaining a successful career in the MMA circuit and making regular appearances with Team Impact.

In his most recent fight he beat fellow American Mark Smith by Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) 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.

Championships and accomplishments

• First WEC Super Heavyweight Champion
• New Japan Pro Wrestling
  • NJPW Ultimate Royal (2005)

Mixed martial arts record

|- | Win | align=center| 16-6-2 | Mark Smith | Submission (arm triangle choke) | BTBB - Born to be Bad | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:16 | Colorado, United States | |- | Loss | align=center| 15-6-2 | Dave Herman | TKO (strikes) | EliteXC: Return of the King | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:19 | Hawaii, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 15-5-2 | Analu Brash | Submission (keylock) | X-1 Events - Champions | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:10 | Hawaii, United States | Won X-1 Heavyweight Championship |- | Win | align=center| 14-5-2 | Mario Rinaldi | TKO (punches) | AOW - Art of War 3 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:39 | Texas, United States | |- | Loss | align=center| 13-5-2 | Roger Gracie | Submission (armbar) | Bodog Fight - USA vs Russia | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:38 | British Columbia, Canada | |- | Loss | align=center| 13-4-2 | Ricco Rodriguez | TKO (doctor stoppage) | WFA: King of the Streets | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 5:00 | California, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 13-3-2 | Ricco Rodriguez | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 16 - Clash of the Titans 2 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | California, United States | Defended WEC Super Heavyweight Championship |- | Loss | align=center| 12-3-2 | Tsuyoshi Kohsaka | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase - Brave 10 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 12-2-2 | Kevin Randleman | Submission (keylock) | Pride Final Conflict 2004 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 7:44 | Saitama, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 11-2-2 | Keigo Takamori | Submission (keylock) | Pancrase - Brave 5 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:36 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | Loss | align=center| 10-2-2 | Mirko Filipovic | TKO (head kick & soccer kicks) | PRIDE 27 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:37 | Osaka, Japan | |- | Draw | align=center| 10-1-2 | Jimmy Ambriz | Draw | Pancrase - Hybrid 10 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 10-1-1 | Jun Ishii | Submission (neck crank) | Pancrase - Hybrid 9 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:02 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 9-1-1 | Jerry Vrbanovic | Submission (shoulder lock) | IFC - Global Domination | | align=center| 3 | | Colorado, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 8-1-1 | James Nevarez | TKO (punches) | WEC 7 - This Time It's Personal | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 2:31 | California, United States | Became First WEC Super Heavyweight Champion |- | Win | align=center| 7-1-1 | Valentijn Overeem | Submission (keylock) | PRIDE 24 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:18 | Fukuoka, Japan | |- | Win | align=center| 6-1-1 | Kengo Watanabe | Verbal Submission (keylock) | 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 | Louisiana, United States | |- | Loss | align=center| 4-1 | Andre Roberts | KO (punches) | UFC 21 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:51 | Iowa, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 4-0 | Chris Condo | TKO (punch) | UFC 20 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:28 | Alabama, United States | |- | Win | align=center| 3-0 | Joshua Jenkins | TKO (cut) | 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 |