Best fights of Ron Waterman
Over 10 years as a professional, Ron Waterman has compiled a 16-6-2 (14) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ron Waterman defeats Ricco Rodriguez
On August 18, 2005 Ron Waterman defended his WEC Super heavyweight title against Ricco Rodriguez. Waterman was 39 years old with a record of 12-3-2, and Rodriguez was 27 with a record of 18-4. Waterman was coming off a loss, while Rodriguez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Waterman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Ron Waterman submits Analu Brash
On January 26, 2008 Ron Waterman fought Analu Brash for the vacant X-1 heavyweight title. Waterman was 42 years old with a record of 14-5-2, and Brash was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was coming off a win. Waterman submitted Analu Brash via americana in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Ron Waterman KOs James Nevarez
On August 9, 2003 Ron Waterman fought James Nevarez for the vacant inaugural WEC Super heavyweight title. Waterman was 37 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Nevarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Waterman stopped James Nevarez via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Ron Waterman loses to Tsuyoshi Kosaka via unanimous decision
On November 7, 2004 Ron Waterman fought Tsuyoshi Kosaka for the vacant inaugural Pancrase Super heavyweight title. Waterman was 38 years old with a record of 12-2-2, and Kosaka was 34 with a record of 25-15-2. Both Waterman and Kosaka were on a 2-fight winning streak. Waterman lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Kosaka.
5. Ron Waterman submits Kevin Randleman
On August 15, 2004 Ron Waterman faced Kevin Randleman in a heavyweight bout. Waterman was 38 years old with a record of 11-2-2, and Randleman was 33 with a record of 15-8. Waterman was coming off a win, while Randleman was coming off a loss. Waterman submitted Kevin Randleman via americana in the 1st round.
6. Ron Waterman KOs Mario Rinaldi
On September 1, 2007 Ron Waterman faced Mario Rinaldi in a heavyweight bout. Waterman was 41 years old with a record of 13-5-2, and Rinaldi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was on a 2-fight losing streak. Waterman stopped Mario Rinaldi via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Ron Waterman submits Jun Ishii
On October 31, 2003 Ron Waterman faced Jun Ishii in a heavyweight bout. Waterman was 37 years old with a record of 9-1-1, and Ishii was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Waterman submitted Jun Ishii via neck crank in the 1st round.
8. Ron Waterman submits Keigo Takamori
On May 28, 2004 Ron Waterman faced Keigo Takamori in a heavyweight bout. Waterman was 38 years old with a record of 10-2-2, and Takamori was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was coming off a loss. Waterman submitted Keigo Takamori via americana in the 1st round.
9. Ron Waterman submits Mark Smith
On November 29, 2008 Ron Waterman faced Mark Smith in a heavyweight bout. Waterman was 43 years old with a record of 15-6-2, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was coming off a loss. Waterman submitted Mark Smith via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.
10. Ron Waterman submits Kengo Watanabe
On September 29, 2002 Ron Waterman faced Kengo Watanabe. Waterman was 36 years old with a record of 5-1-1, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Waterman was coming off a win. Waterman submitted Kengo Watanabe via americana in the 1st round.