Tyler Toner

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Tyler Toner
Born Colorado, United States
Other namesThunder
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Denver, Colorado, United States
RankBlack belt in Taekwondo
Years active2005-2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout8
By submission3
By decision4
Losses7
By submission2
By decision5
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Tyler Toner is an American former professional mixed martial arts fighter. A professional from 2005 until 2014, he fought in the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, and the RFA.

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Background

Born and raised in Colorado, Toner began training in Taekwondo at age five, and at age eight was the national point-sparring champion. In high school, Toner played football and trained in boxing and kickboxing. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

WEC

Toner was scheduled to make his World Extreme Cagefighting debut against Brandon Visher on December 19, 2009 at WEC 45. [2] However, Toner was denied a license from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, because his vision was too poor to fight. [3]

Toner instead faced Visher on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48. [4] He won the fight via TKO (elbows) in the first round.

Toner faced Diego Nunes on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51. [5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In October 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [6]

Toner was expected to face Leonard Garcia on December 4, 2010 at The Ultimate Finale 12, but after Garcia was rescheduled to fight Nam Phan, Ian Loveland stepped in to face Toner. [7] Toner lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-28).

After the loss, he was subsequently released from the promotion.

Shootboxing

On June 1, 2009, Toner traveled to Japan on short notice to take on Shootboxing World Champion Kenichi Ogata. Widely considered a big underdog, Toner shocked the Japanese audience by knocking out Ogata with a head kick at 2:58 of the first round securing the upset win over the former champion. [8]

Personal life

Toner and his wife were married six weeks after his fight at WEC 48. [9]

Kickboxing Record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0 Flag of Japan.svg Kenichi Ogata KO (high kick)Shoot Boxing 2009 Bushido 3rdJune 1, 200912:58Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches15 wins7 losses
By knockout80
By submission32
By decision45
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–7 (1)Daniel AguiarSubmission (heel hook)RFA 14: Manzanares vs. MaranhaoApril 11, 201410:29 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Win15–6 (1)Gilbert JimenezDecision (unanimous)Fight to Win: Paramount Prize Fighting 2014February 7, 201435:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss14–6 (1) Raoni Barcelos Decision (unanimous)RFA 11: Manzanares vs. MakovskyNovember 22, 201335:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win14–5 (1)Cody CarrilloTKO (punches)ROF: Buckley MMA Fight NightFebruary 9, 201322:58 Aurora, Colorado, United States
Loss13–5 (1)John FraserDecision (unanimous)SFS 6: Score Fighting Series 6October 19, 201235:00 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Loss13–4 (1) Cameron Dollar Submission (rear-naked choke)ROF 43: Bad BloodJune 2, 201222:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win13–3 (1)Nick MaciasDecision (unanimous)ROF 42: Who's NextDecember 17, 201135:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win12–3 (1)Gilbert SimsTKO (punches)ROF 41: Bragging RightsAugust 20, 201133:49 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss11–3 (1) Ian Loveland Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale December 4, 201035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–2 (1) Diego Nunes Decision (unanimous) WEC 51 September 30, 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win11–1 (1) Brandon Visher TKO (elbows) WEC 48 April 24, 201012:36 Sacramento, California, United States
Win10–1 (1)Fabio SerrãoDecision (unanimous)ROF 35: Summer BrawlAugust 1, 200935:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win9–1 (1)D.J. FuentesTKO (punches)ROF 34: Judgment DayApril 11, 200913:35 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
NC8–1 (1)Jamie SchmidtNo ContestROF 33: AdrenalineJanuary 10, 200920:27 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win8–1Ricky JohnsonTKO (punches) Strikeforce: Payback October 3, 200823:44 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win7–1Brett RollerSubmission (triangle choke)Battlequest 7: RESURRECTIONFebruary 22, 200810:55 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win6–1 Nick Mamalis Submission (armbar)Battlequest 6: SHOOTOUTJuly 21, 200714:23 Eagle, Colorado, United States
Loss5–1 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous)ROF 29: AftershockApril 28, 200735:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win5–0Joe JesserDecision (split)ROF 27: Collision CourseDecember 9, 200635:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win4–0Mike AragonTKO (strikes)ROF 24: IntegrityJune 17, 20061N/A Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win3–0Gerald LovatoKO (punch)ROF 23: ImpactApril 1, 200610:22 Colorado, United States
Win2–0Pete OzukSubmission (triangle choke)ROF 20: EliteDecember 10, 200511:00 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win1–0Josh AllowayTKO (punches)Ring of Fire 18: River Valley RumbleJuly 30, 20051N/A North Platte, Nebraska, United States

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