Ron Waterman
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Name | Ron Waterman |
| Nickname | H2O | |
| Association | Colorado Stars / Ohio Valley Wrestling | |
| Weight Class | Super Heavyweight / Heavyweight | |
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) | |
| Style | Wrestling | |
| Birth Date | November 23, 1965 | |
| Fighting Out Of | Greeley, Colorado | |
| Country | USA | |
| Ron Waterman Pictures | Official Website |
Ron Waterman is an American mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and celebrity member of the Team Impact motivational group.
He holds notable victories over Ricco Rodriguez and Kevin Randleman.
Professional Record
| Record | 16 - 6 - 2 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
| Wins | 6 (T)KOs 7 Submissions 2 Decisions 1 Other |
| Losses | 4 (T)KOs 1 Submissions 1 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Mark Smith | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | BTBB: Born to be Bad | 11/29/2008 | 2 | 2:16 | |
| Loss | Dave Herman | TKO (Punches) | EliteXC: The Return of the King | 6/14/2008 | 1 | 2:19 | |
| Win | Analu Brash | Submission (Keylock) | X-1 Events: Champions | 1/26/2008 | 2 | 2:10 | |
| Win | Mario Rinaldi | TKO (Punches) | AOW: Art of War 3 | 9/01/2007 | 1 | 4:39 | |
| Loss | Roger Gracie | Submission (Armbar) | Bodog Fight: USA vs. Russia | 12/02/2006 | 1 | 3:38 | |
| Loss | Ricco Rodriguez | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | WFA: King of the Streets | 7/22/2006 | 1 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Ricco Rodriguez | Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 16: Clash of the Titans 2 | 8/18/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Defended WEC Super Heavyweight Championship |
| Loss | Tsuyoshi Kosaka | Decision (Unanimous) | Pancrase: Brave 10 | 11/07/2004 | 3 | 5:00 | For Pancrase Super Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | Kevin Randleman | Submission (Keylock) | PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004 | 8/15/2004 | 1 | 7:44 | |
| Win | Keigo Takamori | Submission (Keylock) | Pancrase: Brave 5 | 5/28/2004 | 1 | 1:36 | |
| Loss | Mirko Filipovic | TKO (Soccer Kick) | PRIDE 27: Inferno | 2/01/2004 | 1 | 4:37 | |
| Draw | Jimmy Ambriz | Draw | Pancrase: Hybrid 10 | 11/30/2003 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Jun Ishii | Submission (Neck Crank) | Pancrase: Hybrid 9 | 10/31/2003 | 1 | 1:02 | |
| Win | Jerry Vrbanovic | Submission (Shoulder Lock) | IFC: Global Domination | 9/06/2003 | 3 | N/A | |
| Win | James Nevarez | TKO (Punches) | WEC 7: This Time IT's Personal | 8/09/2003 | 3 | 2:31 | Won first-ever WEC Super Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | Valentijn Overeem | Submission (Keylock) | PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3 | 12/23/2002 | 1 | 2:18 | |
| Win | Kengo Watanabe | Verbal Submission (Keylock) | Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary Show | 9/29/2002 | 1 | 2:33 | |
| Win | Satoshi Honma | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 24: Ultimate Japan 3 | 4/14/2000 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Draw | Tim Lajcik | Draw | UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion | 9/24/1999 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Andre Roberts | KO | UFC 21: Return of the Champions | 7/16/1999 | 1 | 2:51 | |
| Win | Chris Condo | TKO | UFC 20: Battle for the Gold | 5/07/1999 | 1 | 0:28 | |
| Win | Matt Asher | TKO (Punches) | BRI 1: Bas Rutten Invitational 1 | 2/06/1999 | 1 | 0:28 | |
| Win | Joshua Jenkins | TKO (Punches) | BRI 1: Bas Rutten Invitational 1 | 2/06/1999 | 1 | 1:14 | |
| Win | Daniel James | TKO (Punches) | BRI 1: Bas Rutten Invitational 1 | 2/06/1999 | 1 | 0:20 | |
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. He also wrestled in CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling) as a part of team Softcare Connection as Ty Street.
In his most recent fight he beat fellow American Mark Smith by Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) on November 29, 2008.
Personal Life
Waterman makes his home in Greeley, CO, with his sons Justin and Austin. He is a born again Christian, and successful real estate agent. [edit]
