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Ron Waterman

W1
“H20”
16-6-2
0Prospect
/Age 60/Orthodox/6' 2"/280 lbs
Win %
73%
SLpM
0.8
Str Acc
50%
Str Def
42%
TD Avg
4.2
TD Def
50%
Sub Avg
2.8
Finish
88%

At a Glance

0.8
SLpM
50%
Str Acc
4.2
TD Avg
88%
Finish %
42%
Str Def
Ron Waterman "H20" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 16-6-2, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 24 pro contests, with a 88% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (4.2 per 15 min) and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
23 fightspeak +15 · current +15

Skill Profile

VOLUME14ACCURACY65KO POWER71TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE33SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY49ACTIVITY36
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
0.84-2.58 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.37-1.81 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
4.19+2.67 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.80+2.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.37)Landed (0.84)
0
-0.53

Wins by Method

88%Finish
KO/TKO744%
Submission744%
Decision213%
16 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (16)
7 KO
7 SUB
2 DEC
Losses (6)
1 KO
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
KO
W
Dec
W
Sub
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
21/32(66%)
R2
13/14(93%)
R3
3/8(38%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
88%
Distance: 1Clinch: 1Ground: 14
Target
63%
38%
Head: 10Body: 6Leg: 0

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.2
Avg Control / Fight
0:32
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.0
TD Success Rate
67%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 23
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.5 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History4 UFC + 19 pre-UFC
23 fights16W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WMark Smith
Nov 29, 2008SSUB
WIN
Method
SUB
Round
of 3
Time
—
Division
—
2008-11-29
?Unknown
Jun 14, 2008KTKO12:19
WAnalu Brash
X-X-1 World Events 16
Jan 26, 2008SSUB22:10
WUnknown
Sep 1, 2007KTKO
?Unknown
Jul 22, 2006KTKO15:00
WUnknown
WECWEC 16: Clash of the Titans 2
Aug 18, 2005DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
PancrasePancrase 141
Nov 7, 2004DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
Aug 15, 2004SSUB17:44
WKeigo Takamori
PancrasePancrase 134
May 28, 2004SSUB11:36
?Unknown
Feb 1, 2004KTKO14:37
?Unknown
PancrasePancrase 127
Nov 30, 2003DDECDecision
WJun Ishii
PancrasePancrase 126
Oct 31, 2003SSUB11:02
WJerry Vrbanovic
IFCIFC 17: Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003SSUB33:19
WJames Nevarez
WECWEC 7: This Time It's Personal
Aug 9, 2003KTKO32:31
WUnknown
Dec 23, 2002SSUB12:18
WSatoshi Honma
UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3
Apr 14, 2000DU-DEC35:00
?Tim Lajcik
UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion
Sep 24, 1999DU-DEC35:00
LAndre Roberts
UFC 21: Return of the Champions
Jul 16, 1999KKO/TKO Punch12:51
WUnknown
May 7, 1999KTKO10:28
WChris Condo
UFC 20: Battle for the Gold
May 7, 1999KKO/TKO Punches10:28
WDaniel James
Bas Rutten InvitationalBas Rutten Invitational 1
Feb 6, 1999KTKO10:20
WJoshua Jenkins
Bas Rutten InvitationalBas Rutten Invitational 1
Feb 6, 1999KTKO11:14
WMatt Asher
Bas Rutten InvitationalBas Rutten Invitational 1
Feb 6, 1999KTKO10:28