Garry Tonon

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Garry Lee Tonon
Born (1991-09-12) September 12, 1991 (age 32) [1]
New Jersey, United States [2]
Other namesThe Lion Killer [3]
Residence Monroe Township, New Jersey
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm) [2]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight (2018–present) [lower-alpha 1]
Welterweight (2018) [lower-alpha 2]
Reach175 cm (69 in)
Style Submission grappling
Stance Orthodox
Team Danaher Death Squad
Renzo Gracie Academy
Rank2nd degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision1
Losses1
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Submission wrestling
ADCC World Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Anaheim, USA -77kg
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 California, USA Open (Black)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 California, USA -73.5 kg (Brown)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 California, USA -73.5 kg (Brown)
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 California, USA Open (Brown)
Pan No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 New York, USA -73.5 kg (Black)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 New York, USA Open (Black)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 New York, USA -73.5 kg (Brown)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 New York, USA Open (Brown)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2011 New York, USA -73.5 kg (Brown)
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 New York, USA Open (Brown)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 New York, USA -79.5 kg (Purple)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 New York, USA Absolute (Purple)

Garry Lee Tonon (born September 12, 1991) is an American submission grappler and mixed martial artist. He is a five-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion, and has won titles at ADCC submission wrestling championship, IBJJF World and Pan American championships. [1]

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He is known for his use of leglocks in submission-only grappling matches, and is a former member of the "Danaher Death Squad," a grappling team that was led by John Danaher at Renzo Gracie Academy. [4] [5]

While he still maintains a consistent submission grappling training schedule, since his debut in early 2018 Tonon has focused primarily on training and competing in professional mixed martial arts competition. [6] He is an active fighter for the Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship. [7] He officially signed with the organization in October 2017. [8] As of October 12, 2023, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Featherweight rankings. [9]

Tonon has background in folkstyle wrestling, holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Tom DeBlass & Ricardo Almeida, and is the head instructor of Brunswick BJJ in South Brunswick, New Jersey. [10]

Early life

As a child, Tonon was identified as having ADHD by his mother, an employee of a non-profit organization for children with special needs. [2] Tonon had his first introduction to grappling when he joined the wrestling team at his school in 5th grade. Tonon continued to wrestle for several more years, through his freshman year of high school. Tonon has credited wrestling & martial arts with helping him to cope with his ADHD, and partially attributes his particular style of grappling to the disorder. [11] Tonon would also be later diagnosed with alopecia areata, a non-life threatening condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. [12] He attended Lacey Township High School in Lacey Township, New Jersey, where he later graduated in 2009. [13]

At age 14, a friend decided to bring Tonon to a local jiu-jitsu tournament, which interested Tonon. He soon began taking classes at his friend's jiu-jitsu academy, but lost interest after several months due to the school's focus on mixed martial arts, as opposed to jiu-jitsu. Shortly after leaving that school, Tonon found an advertisement for Tom DeBlass' academy, Ocean County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and decided to continue his training there. While still attending high school, Tonon would consistently attend two classes per day at DeBlass' academy. DeBlass, noticing Tonon's interest in the sport, began bringing Tonon to Ricardo Almeida's academy for additional training. [1]

Grappling career

In 2008, after about a year of consistent jiu-jitsu training with DeBlass and Almeida, Tonon won his first title at the IBJJF World Championships in the Blue Belt Juvenile Division. [14] After graduating high school in 2009, Tonon began pursuing a degree in exercise science at Rutgers University. [15] While studying at Rutgers, Tonon maintained a rigorous training schedule and continued to compete in both local and international competitions, mostly competing in the gi for the first 5 years of his training, but later beginning to seek out more specialized, no-gi instruction from John Danaher. He was awarded his black belt by Tom DeBlass and Ricardo Almeida in September 2013. [16] One month later, Tonon went on to compete for the first time in the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in Beijing, China, where he had matches with Kron Gracie, Marcus Almeida, Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu, and Satoru Kitaoka. [17] [18]

From 2013 to 2017, Tonon went on to compete in numerous jiu-jitsu competitions as a black belt, including the IBJJF World & Pan American Championships, Eddie Bravo Invitational, Metamoris, Grapplers Quest, North American Grappling Association (NAGA), Kasai Grappling, Polaris Pro Grappling, ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, and others. His most notable wins include matches against AJ Agazarm, [19] Joao Miyao, [20] Dillon Danis, [21] Ralek Gracie, [22] and Vinny Magalhaes. [23]

Tonon was booked to compete against Tye Ruotolo at ONE 157 on May 20, 2022 in a submission grappling match. [24] Tonon was submitted with a D'arce choke and lost the match. [25]

As a former medallist, Tonon was invited to compete at the 2022 ADCC World Championship. [26] Prior to the event, Tonon decided to move down in weight to the under 66 kg division. [27] He lost on points to Sam McNally in the opening round and was eliminated from the tournament. [28]

Mixed martial arts career

ONE Championship

In March 2018, Tonon made his professional mixed martial arts debut against Richard Corminal at ONE Championship: Iron Will, in Bangkok, Thailand. [29] Tonon won the fight via TKO in the second round. [30] Tonon had his second professional fight against Rahul Raju at ONE Championship: Reign of Kings on July 27, 2018. Tonon won the fight via rear naked choke in the third round. In November 2018, Tonon went on to fight Sung Jong Lee at ONE Championship: Heart of the Lion. Tonon won via guillotine choke in the second round.

On March 31, 2019, Tonon continued his winning streak and fought Anthony Engelen at ONE Championship: A New Era. Tonon won via TKO in the first round. [31] In May, Tonon faced Yoshiki Nakahara at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon [32] He won the fight via a heel hook submission in the first round.

Garry Tonon was scheduled to face Koyomi Matsushima at ONE Championship: Inside the Matrix 4 on November 20, 2020. [33] The bout was subsequently rescheduled for ONE Championship: Big Bang on December 4, 2020 [34] and it was confirmed that he would have to compete without his coach, John Danaher, in his corner for the first time due to travel restrictions in place in Singapore. [35] Tonon was unable to finish as Matsushima defended his submissions, but secured the unanimous decision victory to earn the first decision win of his mixed martial arts career. [36]

Tonon was scheduled to face reigning champion Thanh Le for the ONE Featherweight Championship at ONE: X on December 5, 2021. [37] In late October 2021, the promotion announced that the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [38] His title fight with Le was rebooked for ONE: Lights Out on March 11, 2022. [39] While attempting a heel hook, Tonon was caught by a hammer fist and lost by first-round knockout, handing him his first career MMA loss. [40]

Tonon faced Johnny Nuñez on January 14, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 6. [41] He won the fight via a kimura submission in the first round. [42] [43]

Tonon faced Shamil Gasanov on July 15, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 12. [44] He submitted Gasanov with a kneebar in the second round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus. [45]

Tonon faced Martin Nguyen on January 28, 2024, at ONE 165. [46] He won the match by rear-naked submission in the first round and earned a $50,000 'Performance of the Night' bonus. [47] [48]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Submission grappling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches9 wins1 loss
By knockout21
By submission60
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win9–1 Martin Nguyen Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE 165 January 28, 202414:41 Tokyo, JapanPerformance of the Night.
Win8–1Shamil GasanovSubmission (kneebar) ONE Fight Night 12 July 15, 202322:26 Bangkok, ThailandPerformance of the Night.
Win7–1Johnny NuñezSubmission (kimura) ONE Fight Night 6 January 14, 202311:53 Bangkok, Thailand
Loss6–1 Thanh Le KO (punches) ONE: Lights Out March 11, 202210:56 Kallang, SingaporeFor the ONE Featherweight Championship (155 lb).
Win6–0 Koyomi Matsushima Decision (unanimous) ONE: Big Bang December 4, 202035:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win5–0Yoshiki NakaharaSubmission (heel hook) ONE: Enter the Dragon May 17, 201910:55 Kallang, Singapore
Win4–0Anthony EngelenTKO (punches) ONE: A New Era March 31, 201914:12 Tokyo, Japan
Win3–0Lee Sung-jongSubmission (guillotine choke) ONE: Heart of the Lion November 9, 201822:04 Kallang, SingaporeLightweight debut.
Win2–0Rahul RajuSubmission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Reign of Kings July 27, 201833:27 Pasay, Philippines
Win1–0Richard CorminalTKO (punches and elbows) ONE: Iron Will March 24, 201823:40 Bangkok, ThailandWelterweight debut.

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Submission grappling record

Professional record breakdown
96 matches71 wins23 losses
By submission5312
By decision1711
By disqualification10
Draws2
ResultOpponentMethodEventDivisionDateLocation
Loss Flag of Ireland.svg Sam McNallyPoints (3-0) ADCC 2022 –66 kgSeptember 17, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, NV
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Tye Ruotolo Submission (D'Arce choke) ONE 157 [2] –77 kgMay 20, 2022 Flag of Singapore.svg Kallang, Singapore
Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dante Leon Referee DecisionWNO 3SuperfightAugust 1, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Austin, TX
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Osvaldo MoizinhoSubmission (heel hook)F2W 145SuperfightJune 26, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Dallas, TX
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Davi Ramos Referee DecisionF2W Pro 132SuperfightNovember 23, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Honolulu, HI
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Gordon Ryan Submission (rear naked choke)ADCC 2019AbsoluteSeptember 29, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Anaheim, CA
Win Flag of the United States.svg Edwin NajmiSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dante Leon Submission (heel hook)-77 kgSeptember 28, 2019
Loss Flag of the United States.svg JT Torres Points (2-0)
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Renato CanutoPoints (0-0)
Win Flag of Poland.svg Mateusz Gamrot Submission (rear naked choke)
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Gianni GrippoPoints (4-6)Kasai Pro-70 kgDecember 9, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Brooklyn, NY
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Renato CanutoPoints (0-2)
Win Flag of the United States.svg AJ Agazarm Points (2-0)
Draw Flag of the United States.svg Mansher KheraDraw
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Vagner Rocha Submission (heel hook)EBI 13-155 lbsOctober 22, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Lucas ValenteSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Ross KeepingSubmission (armbar)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Chance BraudSubmission (heel hook)
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Vagner Rocha Points (0-2)ADCC 2017-155 lbsSeptember 24, 2017 Flag of Finland.svg Espoo
Loss Flag of the United States.svg JT TorresReferee Decision
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Marcelo MafraPenaltySeptember 23, 2017
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe CesarPoints (2-0)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Dillon Danis Judges DecisionPolaris 5-81 kgAugust 19, 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London
Win Flag of Japan.svg Shinya Aoki Submission (heel hook) ONE 54 [2] -81 kgMay 26, 2017 Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore
Win Flag of the United States.svg Justin RaderJudges DecisionF2W Pro 28SuperfightMarch 24, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Oklahoma City, OK
Win Flag of the United States.svg AJ AgazarmJudges DecisionF2W Pro 24SuperfightFebruary 3, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Huntington Beach, CA
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Antônio Carlos Júnior Submission (triangle choke)Submission Underground 3SuperfightJanuary 29, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Portland, OR
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Kim TerraSubmission (guillotine choke)Studio 540SuperfightDecember 17, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Solana Beach, CA
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Vinny Magalhães Fastest EscapeEBI 9-205 lbsNovember 7, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of the United States.svg Daniel O'BrienFastest Escape
Win Flag of the United States.svg Adam SanchoffSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of the United States.svg JJ FriedrichSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Gilbert Burns Submission (heel hook)Polaris 4SuperfightOctober 29, 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London
Win Flag of the United States.svg Enrico CoccoSubmission {heel hook)Grappling Pro-77 kgSeptember 18, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Naples, FL
Win Flag of the United States.svg DJ Jackson Points (2-7)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Hunter EwaldTechnical Submission {injury)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Dustin AkbariSubmission (heel hook)F2W Pro 8SuperfightJuly 23, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg San Francisco, CA
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Ralek Gracie Submission (kneebar)Metamoris 7SuperfightJuly 17, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Yuri Simões Fastest EscapeEBI 6AbsoluteApril 24, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Felipe FogolinSubmission (heel hook)
Draw Flag of Brazil.svg Rousimar Palhares DrawPolaris 3SuperfightApril 2, 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Poole
Win Flag of the United States.svg Rafael DomingosSubmission (heel hook)EBI 5-155 lbsDecember 13, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan Gilles Submission (armbar)
Win Flag of Cuba.svg Javier Vazquez Submission (heel hook)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Stephan MartinezSubmission (bulldog choke)
Win Flag of Japan.svg Masakazu Imanari Submission (heel hook)Polaris 2SuperfightSeptember 12, 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cardiff
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Matheus Diniz Points (0-4)Nogi World ChampionshipsAbsoluteNovember 8, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Long Beach, CA
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Marcel GonçalvesDisqualification
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Michael Langhi Points (2-4)-73.5 kg
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Matheus DinizSubmission (wristlock)Nogi Pan ChampionshipsAbsoluteOctober 3, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, NY
Win Flag of the United States.svg Gianni GrippoAdvantages
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Washington LuisSubmission (darce choke)
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Rodrigo FreitasPoints (7-2)-73.5 kg
Win Flag of the United States.svg Renan BorgesSubmission (kneebar)
Win Flag of the United States.svg João FerreiraPoints
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Vinny Magalhães Referee DecisionADCC 2015AbsoluteSeptember 30, 2015 Flag of Brazil.svg São Paulo
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Lucas Lepri Points (0-10)-77 kgSeptember 29, 2015
Win Flag of the United States.svg Dillon Danis Submission (heel hook)
Win Flag of Brazil.svg João MiyaoJudges DecisionFIVE Super LeagueSuperfightAugust 8, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, NY
Win Flag of the United States.svg Rob GreenidgeSubmission (calf slicer)Grapplers Quest: All Star Pro-77 kgJune 6, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Edison, NJ
Win Flag of the United States.svg Joe Solecki Submission (heel hook)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Jordan TaborSubmission (guillotine choke)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Josh Hinger Fastest EscapeEBI 3-170 lbsMarch 22, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of the United States.svg Eddie CummingsSubmission (triangle armbar)
Win Flag of Armenia.svg Karen Darabedyan Fastest Escape
Win Flag of the United States.svg Josh VallesSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of Cuba.svg Javier Vazquez Submission (triangle choke)Gracie NationalsSuperfightFebruary 8, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of Poland.svg Marcin Held Submission (heel hook)Polaris 1SuperfightJanuary 10, 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cardiff
Win Flag of the United States.svg Zak MaxwellSubmission (heel hook)Metamoris 5SuperfightNovember 22, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kit DaleSubmission (guillotine choke)Metamoris 4SuperfightAugust 9, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of the United States.svg Richie MartinezSubmission (heel hook)EBI 1-170 lbsJune 1, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles, CA
Win Flag of the United States.svg Javier ValencianoSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Lance GlynnSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of the United States.svg PJ LinderSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Marcus Almeida PointsADCC 2013AbsoluteOctober 20, 2013 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Beijing
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Abreu Points
Loss Flag of Brazil.svg Kron Gracie Submission (rear naked choke)-77 kgOctober 19, 2013
Win Flag of Japan.svg Satoru Kitaoka Submission (rear naked choke)
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Keenan Cornelius Submission (triangle choke)BJJ Kumite
(Brown Belt)
AbsoluteDecember, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Washington, D.C.
Win Flag of the United States.svg AJ AgazarmSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win Flag of the United States.svg AJ AgazarmSubmission (shoulder lock)
Win Flag of Mexico.svg Wero SalazarSubmission (kimura)
Win Flag of Mexico.svg Wero SalazarSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Sean RobertsSubmission (armbar)
Win Flag of the United States.svg Sean RobertsSubmission (toe hold)
Win Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ilke BulutSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Ilke BulutSubmission (toe hold)
Win Flag of Italy.svg Luca AncoretaSubmission (heel hook)
Win Flag of Italy.svg Luca AncoretaSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss Flag of the United States.svg AJ SouzaSubmission (armbar)
Win Flag of the United States.svg AJ SouzaSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win Flag of Ireland.svg Darragh O'ConailSubmission (rear naked choke)
Loss Flag of Ireland.svg Darragh O'ConailSubmission (guillotine choke)
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Vitor SilveiroSubmission (rear naked choke)
Win Flag of Brazil.svg Vitor SilveiroSubmission (ankle lock)
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Keenan Cornelius Submission (armbar)
Loss Flag of the United States.svg Keenan Cornelius Submission (armbar)

See also

Notes

  1. ONE Championship refers to their 155 lb division as Featherweight, but per the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States, 155 lbs is considered Lightweight.
  2. ONE Championship refers to their 170 lb division as Lightweight, but per the Association of Boxing Commissions in the United States, 170 lbs is considered Welterweight.

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