Garry Tonon came on the podcast to talk about MMA training, his competitive achievements, the ups and downs of fighting, the impact of COVID-19 on the fighting world, life in Puerto Rico, his move to Austin, and much more.

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00:00 Introduction

01:34 Transition to MMA

02:14 Early MMA Training Challenges

03:50 Coaching Philosophy

05:34 Loyalty in Martial Arts

24:46 Competitive Achievements

33:12 Fighting and the Emotional Rollercoaster

35:26 The Intensity of Fighting

37:09 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Winning and Losing

38:45 Challenges and Rewards of Professional Fighting

46:40 The Impact of COVID-19 on Training and Life

47:29 Life in Puerto Rico During the Pandemic

01:08:50 The Move to Austin and Future Plans

01:10:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts