Ron Sparks (fighter)
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| Born |
November 23, 1974 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Other names | The Monster |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 119.7 kg (264 lb; 18.85 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 74.0 |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Team | Louisville MMA |
| Trainer | Jason Y |
| Rank | 2 time world champion (RFL and AFL ) |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 18 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Owner, A-Ron Construction, Louisville KY |
| Website | Ronthemonstersparks@gmail.com |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Ron Sparks (born November 23, 1974) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in Bellator's Heavyweight division.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Sparks was introduced to combat sports through his father, a Vietnam War veteran who also worked as a martial arts instructor in the military. Sparks himself began training when he was seven years old, before transitioning into kickboxing when he was a teenager and became a sparring partner for various local boxers and kickboxers. Sparks then embarked on his own career in kickboxing, before finally switching over to MMA. Sparks is also owner of a general contracting company, A-Ron Construction. A-Ron Construction is based in Louisville, Kentucky; servicing all aspects of home improvement needs.
Sparks made his professional MMA debut on June 17, 2006, defeating Heath Zimmerman via KO at Caged Inferno 2. Following this impressive win, Sparks would compile an undefeated record of 5-0 before being signed by Bellator MMA in June 2010.
Sparks made his Bellator debut in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky at Bellator 30, which he won by knockout after just 50 seconds. He then fought veteran Vince Lucero at Bellator 43 on May 7, 2011, which he won via first-round submission.
Sparks entered into the Bellator Season Five Heavyweight Tournament. In the opening round, he faced Mark Holata at Bellator 52 and won via knockout in the first round. Sparks then faced Eric Prindle in the semifinals and lost via knockout in the first round.
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