| Ron Sparks | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Ron_%22The_Monster%22_Sparks.jpg) Ron Sparks in 2013 | |
| Born | November 23, 1974 Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | July 15, 2023 (aged 48) Louisville, KY |
| Other names | The Monster |
| Residence | Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 119.7 kg (264 lb; 18.85 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 74. |
| Style | Kickboxing Karate BJJ |
| Team | Louisville MMA |
| Teacher(s) | Terry Middleton and Jeff Embry |
| Trainer | Jason Y |
| Rank | 1st Dan
Black Belt in Karate Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gracie Barra |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 27 |
| Wins | 24 |
| By knockout | 22 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Owner, A-Ron Construction, Louisville KY |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: June 11th 2016 | |
Ron Sparks (born November 23, 1974) was[1] an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in Bellator's Strikeforce K-1 King of the cage Revolution fight league American fight league Heavyweight division.[2]
- ^ "Ronnie Sparks Obituary - Louisville, KY". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ^ Denny, Mike. "Ron Sparks Exclusive Interview". MMA Sports. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2011.