Ron Sparks vs Vitaly Minakov
Ron Sparks is 8-3-0; Vitaly Minakov is 22-2-0. Ron Sparks is 10 years older than Vitaly Minakov. Vitaly Minakov has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Ron Sparks. Ron Sparks is 2" · 5 cm taller than Vitaly Minakov. They have met once: Ron Sparks 0, Vitaly Minakov 1.
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Camp · Fight Nights TeamWhen it ends
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4 early stoppages have no logged time
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- WVince LuceroBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 43· May 6, 2011Submission · R1 · 2:18 · Heavyweight
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- WAdam MaciejewskiFight Nights Global 40· Jul 31, 2015TKO · R1 · 0:21 · Heavyweight
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- WVladimir StarcencovBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 79· Nov 2, 2012TKO · R2 · 0:27
- WFabiano SchernerFight Nights Global 11· Sep 17, 2012TKO · R1 · 3:51 · Heavyweight
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- WIvan FrolovAnt MMA: Ultimate Fighting Cup· Jun 29, 2011Submission · R1 · 1:06 · Heavyweight
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- WValery ScherbakovM-1 Challenge 22· Dec 10, 2010Submission · R1 · 1:05 · Heavyweight
- WVitaly YalovenkoM-1· Jul 22, 2010Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WAlexander ZubachovS-70: Plotforma Cup 2010· Jul 14, 2010Submission · R1 · 0:27 · Heavyweight
- WRuslan KabdulinM-1· Apr 10, 2010Submission · R1 · 4:19 · Heavyweight
Head-to-Head History
Frequently asked questions
Have Ron Sparks and Vitaly Minakov ever fought?
Yes, once. Most recently at Bellator MMA: Bellator 96 (Tue, Jun 18, 2013), where Vitaly Minakov won by TKO.
What are the records of Ron Sparks and Vitaly Minakov?
Ron Sparks is 8-3-0 and Vitaly Minakov is 22-2-0.
Who has the longer reach, Ron Sparks or Vitaly Minakov?
Vitaly Minakov has the longer reach: 76" · 193 cm against 75" · 191 cm for Ron Sparks, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.
Who is taller, Ron Sparks or Vitaly Minakov?
Ron Sparks is taller at 6'5" · 196 cm; Vitaly Minakov stands 6'3" · 191 cm.
Who is older, Ron Sparks or Vitaly Minakov?
Ron Sparks is 51 and Vitaly Minakov is 41.
Who has more finishes, Ron Sparks or Vitaly Minakov?
Ron Sparks has 7 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Vitaly Minakov has 20 wins (13 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission).