Ron Waterman

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 in 2000 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 in late 2001 and early 2002. After WWE, Waterman wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling for several matches in 2005, while simultaneously maintaining a career in MMA and making regular appearances with Team Impact. He left wrestling after his stint in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

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 of English, Swedish, German, Finnish, Norwegian, Dutch, descents. 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)

Professional wrestling New Japan Pro-Wrestling NJPW Ultimate Royal (2005) (submission only tournament)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Mark Smith Submission (arm-triangle choke) BTBB - Born to be Bad

Loveland, Colorado, United States Loss

Dave Herman TKO (punches) EliteXC: Return of the King

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Analu Brash Submission (americana) X-1 Events - Champions

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Mario Rinaldi TKO (punches) AOW - Art of War 3

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Roger Gracie Submission (armbar) Bodog Fight - USA vs Russia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Ricco Rodriguez TKO (doctor stoppage) WFA: King of the Streets

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Ricco Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) WEC 16 - Clash of the Titans 2

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Tsuyoshi Kohsaka Decision (unanimous) Pancrase: Brave 10

Tokyo, Japan Win

Kevin Randleman Submission (americana) Pride Final Conflict 2004

Saitama, Japan Win

Keigo Takamori Submission (americana) Pancrase: Brave 5

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Mirko Cro Cop TKO (punches and soccer kicks) PRIDE 27

Osaka, Japan Draw

Jimmy Ambriz Draw Pancrase - Hybrid 10

Tokyo, Japan Win

Jun Ishii Submission (neck crank) Pancrase - Hybrid 9

Tokyo, Japan Win

Jerry Vrbanovic Submission (shoulder lock) IFC - Global Domination

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

James Nevarez TKO (punches) WEC 7: This Time It's Personal

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Valentijn Overeem Submission (americana) PRIDE 24

Fukuoka, Japan Win

Kengo Watanabe Submission (americana) Pancrase - 2002 Anniversary Show

Yokohama, Japan Win

Satoshi Honma Decision (unanimous) UFC 25

Tokyo, Japan Draw

Tim Lajcik Draw UFC 22

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Loss

Andre Roberts KO (punches) UFC 21

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Win

Chris Condo TKO (punches) UFC 20

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Win

Joshua Jenkins TKO (doctor stoppage) BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1

United States Win

Daniel James TKO (punches) BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1

United States Win

Matt Asher TKO (punches) BRI 1 - Bas Rutten Invitational 1

United States