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1243:"Ronnie Sparks Obituary - Louisville, KY"
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1268:"Ron Sparks Exclusive Interview"
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1322:2012-10-05
1272:MMA Sports
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1229:References
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412:Ron Sparks
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197:Black Belt
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164:Teacher(s)
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