Tyler Toner

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.

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.

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. However, Toner was denied a license from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, because his vision was too poor to fight.

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

Toner faced Diego Nunes on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51. 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.

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. 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.

Personal life Toner and his wife were married six weeks after his fight at WEC 48.

Kickboxing Record Win

Kenichi Ogata KO (high kick) Shoot Boxing 2009 Bushido 3rd

Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan Mixed martial arts record Loss

Daniel Aguiar Submission (heel hook) RFA 14: Manzanares vs. Maranhao

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States Win

Gilbert Jimenez Decision (unanimous) Fight to Win: Paramount Prize Fighting 2014

Denver, Colorado, United States Loss

Raoni Barcelos Decision (unanimous) RFA 11: Manzanares vs. Makovsky

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Cody Carrillo TKO (punches) ROF: Buckley MMA Fight Night

Aurora, Colorado, United States Loss

John Fraser Decision (unanimous) SFS 6: Score Fighting Series 6

Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Loss

Cameron Dollar Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 43: Bad Blood

Broomfield, Colorado, United States For the vacant ROF Featherweight Championship. Win

Nick Macias Decision (unanimous) ROF 42: Who's Next

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Gilbert Sims TKO (punches) ROF 41: Bragging Rights

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Catchweight (147 lb) bout. Loss

Ian Loveland Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Diego Nunes Decision (unanimous) WEC 51

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Brandon Visher TKO (elbows) WEC 48

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Fabio Serrão Decision (unanimous) ROF 35: Summer Brawl

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

D.J. Fuentes TKO (punches) ROF 34: Judgment Day

Broomfield, Colorado, United States NC

Jamie Schmidt No Contest ROF 33: Adrenaline

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Ricky Johnson TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Payback

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Brett Roller Submission (triangle choke) Battlequest 7: RESURRECTION

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Nick Mamalis Submission (armbar) Battlequest 6: SHOOTOUT

Eagle, Colorado, United States Loss

Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) ROF 29: Aftershock

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Joe Jesser Decision (split) ROF 27: Collision Course

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Mike Aragon TKO (strikes) ROF 24: Integrity

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Win

Gerald Lovato KO (punch) ROF 23: Impact

Colorado, United States Win

Pete Ozuk Submission (triangle choke) ROF 20: Elite

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Win

Josh Alloway TKO (punches) Ring of Fire 18: River Valley Rumble

North Platte, Nebraska, United States