Ron Waterman
{{Short description|American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1965|11|23|mf=y}}
|trainer=Ohio Valley Wrestling
|}}
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|other_names = H2O
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|11|23}}
| birth_place = Colorado, United States
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| nationality = American
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|weight_lb = 260
|weight_class = Heavyweight
Super Heavyweight
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|style = Wrestling
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|fighting_out_of = Greeley, Colorado
|team = Colorado Stars
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|years_active = 1999–2008
|mma_kowin = 6
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|rank=Black belt in Pancrase Mixed Martial Arts}}
Ronald Waterman (born November 23, 1965) is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and celebrity member of the Team Impact motivational group.{{Cite web|url=http://ronwaterman.com/|title=ronwaterman.com|first=Ron H2O Man|last=Waterman|website=ronwaterman.com}} 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.{{Cite web |title=PANCRASE Mixed Martial Arts |url=http://www.pancrase.us/mma_belt_ranks.htm |access-date=2023-07-13 |website=www.pancrase.us}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/|title=MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos|website=sports.yahoo.com}}
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) {{small|vs. Andre Roberts}}{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 174|isbn=978-0756683610}}
= Professional wrestling =
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling
- NJPW Ultimate Royal (2005) (submission only tournament){{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=3416|title=Wrestlingdata.com - The World's Largest Wrestling Database|website=www.wrestlingdata.com}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| ko-wins= 6
| ko-losses= 4
| sub-wins= 8
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 2
| dec-losses= 1
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| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| {{nowrap|16–6–2}}
| Mark Smith
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| BTBB - Born to be Bad
| {{dts|2008|November|29}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:16
| Loveland, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–6–2
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2008|June|14}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:19
| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–5–2
| Analu Brash
| Submission (americana)
| X-1 Events - Champions
| {{dts|2008|January|26}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:10
| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
| {{small|Won the X-1 Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–5–2
| Mario Rinaldi
| TKO (punches)
| AOW - Art of War 3
| {{dts|2007|September|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:39
| Dallas, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–5–2
| Submission (armbar)
| Bodog Fight - USA vs Russia
| {{dts|2006|December|2}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:38
| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–4–2
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| {{dts|2006|July|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:00
| Los Angeles, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–3–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 16 - Clash of the Titans 2
| {{dts|2005|August|18}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lemoore, California, United States
| {{small|Defended the WEC Super Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–3–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2004|November|7}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
| {{small|For the inaugural Pancrase Super Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2–2
| Submission (americana)
| {{dts|2004|August|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 7:44
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2–2
| Keigo Takamori
| Submission (americana)
| {{dts|2004|May|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:36
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–2–2
| TKO (punches and soccer kicks)
| PRIDE 27
| {{dts|2004|February|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:37
| Osaka, Japan
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 10–1–2
| Jimmy Ambriz
| Draw
| {{dts|2003|November|30}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–1–1
| Jun Ishii
| Submission (neck crank)
| {{dts|2003|October|31}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:02
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1–1
| Jerry Vrbanovic
| Submission (shoulder lock)
| IFC - Global Domination
| {{dts|2003|September|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| N/A
| Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1–1
| James Nevarez
| TKO (punches)
| WEC 7: This Time It's Personal
| {{dts|2003|August|9}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:31
| Lemoore, California, United States
| {{small|Won the inaugural WEC Super Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1–1
| Submission (americana)
| PRIDE 24
| {{dts|2002|December|23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:18
| Fukuoka, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1–1
| Kengo Watanabe
| Submission (americana)
| Pancrase - 2002 Anniversary Show
| {{dts|2002|September|29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:33
| Yokohama, Japan
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 25
| {{dts|2000|April|14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 4–1–1
| Draw
| UFC 22
| {{dts|1999|September|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–1
| KO (punches)
| UFC 21
| {{dts|1999|July|16}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:51
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Chris Condo
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 20
| {{dts|1999|May|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:28
| Birmingham, Alabama, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Joshua Jenkins
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1
| {{dts|1999|February|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:14
| United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Daniel James
| TKO (punches)
| BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1
| {{dts|1999|February|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:20
| United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Matt Asher
| TKO (punches)
| BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1
| {{dts|1999|February|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:28
| United States
|
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://ronwaterman.com Official Site]
- [http://team-impact.com/team_member.cfm?name=Ron_Waterman Team Impact page]
- {{IMDb name|2050901}}
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|ron-waterman}}
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{{s-new|Championship}}
{{s-ttl|title=1st WEC Super Heavyweight Champion|years=August 9, 2003 - December, 2006}}
{{s-vac|reason=WEC Super Heavyweight
division was abolished}}
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{{Authority control}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Professional wrestlers from Colorado
Category:Mixed martial artists from Colorado
Category:Super heavyweight mixed martial artists
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Category:World Extreme Cagefighting champions
Category:American male professional wrestlers
Category:American expatriate professional wrestlers in Japan
Category:American professional wrestling trainers