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Garry “The Lion Killer” Tonon

Weight Limit
154.32 LBS / 70 KG
Height
5'10" FT / 178 CM
Country
Age
32 Y
Team
Evolve MMA / Team Renzo Gracie

About Garry Tonon

Multiple-time BJJ World Champion Garry Tonon was born in a small town in New Jersey on the famed Jersey Shore. His mother was a recreation specialist at a non-profit organization for children with special needs, and she was able to identify the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Tonon early in his childhood.

Tonon started his grappling career in wrestling, competing extensively throughout grade school. When he was around 14 years old, a friend introduced him to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he was instantly hooked. In addition, he credits martial arts for helping him to deal with ADHD, improving his life immensely.

Tonon then enrolled at Tom DeBlass’ Ocean County BJJ and became one of the legend’s most dedicated students, winning his first BJJ World Title in 2008 at the age of 16 in the juvenile blue belt division.

Throughout his sporting career, Tonon has been recognized as one of the top grapplers in the world. In 2013, “The Lion Killer” was awarded his black belt and continued to be active in grappling competitions, becoming an IBJJF BJJ World Champion, two-time IBJJF World No-Gi Champion, and five-time Eddie Bravo Invitational Champion along the way. 

In 2018, Tonon set his sights on MMA glory. He utilized his devastating grappling expertise and underrated striking ability to rattle off six wins in dominant fashion. Though he failed to lift the ONE Featherweight World Title from then-champion Thanh Le in March 2022, he bounced back with a first-round victory in January 2023.

Now, he looks to continue his campaign toward another World Championship opportunity at ONE Fight Night 12.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (4:41)
Submission
R1 (4:41)
R1 (4:41) Martin_Nguyen avatar 500x3451
Martin Nguyen
Australia / Vietnam
Australia / Vietnam Jan 28, 2024
ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru
Jan 28, 2024
WIN
Submission SUB
R2 (2:26)
Submission
R2 (2:26)
R2 (2:26) Shamil_Gasanov avatar 500x345 1
Shamil Gasanov
Russia
Russia Jul 14, 2023
ONE Fight Night 12: Superlek vs. Khalilov on Prime Video
Jul 14, 2023
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (1:53)
Submission
R1 (1:53)
R1 (1:53) Johnny_Nunez avatar 500x345
Johnny Nunez
United States
United States Jan 14, 2023
ONE Fight Night 6: Superbon vs. Allazov
Jan 14, 2023
LOSS
Submission SUB
R1 (1:37)
Submission
R1 (1:37)
R1 (1:37) Tye_Ruotolo avatar 500x345 2
Tye Ruotolo
United States
United States May 20, 2022
ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot
May 20, 2022
LOSS
Knockout KO
R1 (0:56)
Knockout
R1 (0:56)
R1 (0:56) Thanh_Le Avatar 500x345 3
Thanh Le
United States / Vietnam
Lights Out
Mar 11, 2022
United States / Vietnam Mar 11, 2022
Lights Out
Mar 11, 2022
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R3 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
R3 (5:00) Koyomi_Matsushima avatar 500x345
Koyomi Matsushima
Japan
Big Bang
Dec 4, 2020
Japan Dec 4, 2020
Big Bang
Dec 4, 2020

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