Garry Tonon took home $20,000 and the championship belt.
Despite locking up two of his four opponents with nasty heel hooks, “The Lion Killer” took to Facebook just one day later to discuss the move that is taking over mainstream combat sports.
“Dear jiu jitsu community,
It has come to my attention that heelhooks are being used more and more in mainstream competition in both MMA and BJJ. I am excited for this but it comes with a responsibility. You absolutely must educate your students, or bring someone in who can, on how to intelligently apply and defend these submission holds, and all submission holds.