THE GREATEST ADCC MATCH OF ALL TIME: Kron Gracie vs Garry Tonon

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This interview recorded in 2013 features Kron Gracie looking back at his epic match against Garry Tonon at ADCC In Beijing, China.
This fight will go down as one of the greatest ADCC matches of all time.
Garry was relatively unknown at the time but the Jiujitsu world would soon know his name after impressive performances against Kron, Cyborg Abreu and Buchecha.
Kron had an amazing performance that year submitting every one of his opponents to become the ADCC -77kg Champion.
He won his first match against Andy Wang by Rear Naked Choke and then went on to submit Garry Tonon by RNC in his second match.
In the Semi Final Kron submitted JT Torres by Armbar and then finished Otavio Souza by Guillotine in the final.
Kron Gracie is one of the few fightersin ADCC to finish all of his opponents by submission.

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[@StrumVogel]

Damn, he was more afraid of Rickson’s disappointment over anything.

[@biglouAGO]

Brazilian Pride

[@thomasstevenson1238]

Rickson still looked disappointed and a half hearted hug. What a crazy to see that even winning is not enough plus coming back. That has to be hard as a child of a legend.

[@dany1441]

Rickson Gracie has a 6th degree black belt in disapproval.

[@guilhermecaiado5384]

When you admire you father and go his way, you look for his approval

[@RictorIAG]

@@thomasstevenson1238 He got all the love when he won it all.

[@SwampCityRadio1974]

Imagine being so badass you give Kron Gracie your arm as a bait trap.

[@lrodrigues7488]

Imagine not getting mounted in the first place...

[@aplus1080]

He's like "some day this is going to sell dvds."

[@aplus1080]

@@lrodrigues7488 tell me you're a white/blue belt without telling me you're a white/blue belt.

[@lrodrigues7488]

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

[@ethersecure2432]

This is crazy how good Kron is even having underestimated Gary. Humble too. Both incredible competitors.

[@kmfiz]

I’m still mesmerized how Gary escaped that arm bar.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

kmfiz it was very impressive

[@39Hundred]

I’m not surprised. He was trained by 27-Time World Champion Renato Laranja.

[@streetwiseguitar5113]

@@39Hundred 2017 called. They want their Renato joke back.

[@seanmatthewking]

@@randomguy3000 He was trained by 27-Time World Champion Renato Laranja.

[@Andy77047]

@@seanmatthewking Still using Internet Explorer huh?

[@jacobdumaup5953]

so we just gonna sit here and ignore the fact that Rickson hugs his son with a damn gable grip?

[@M4R5-C4V14R]

Not a gable grip

[@chrish8229]

I was thinking all he thought was "well you beat the guy you were supposed to beat" not knowing just how big and much kron had to overcome and win also feeling.

[@jking5772]

Dan Gable would not be happy you calling that a “Gable grip”

[@jdogi69]

That's a seatbelt grip. Lol.

[@justwatching39]

That muscle memory he can't help it.

[@adamabbas1487]

I was sitting next to tonnons mum. I talked to him after the match. His mum was literally the only person he came with him to Beijing. He said he had no idea that there were only a few seconds left on the clock. Had he known, he wouldn't of tapped.

[@adamkhan4451]

Yeha not tapping to a choke just puts you to sleep so whatever. Maybe an armbar or something he'd survive

[@jinoy5002]

Rickson always says no chime limit.

[@regulardude7961]

Yes, I'm sure according to Tonon's mom, Tonon won. Nice to get the mom perspective. Thanks.

[@danilpankov8114]

@@regulardude7961, what are talking about. The guy said he talked to Tonnon.

[@89turbomk3]

@@ajgrant94 what do u mean wouldnt have mattered? It definitely matter if he held on couple more seconds then he would win base on points

[@Xxxtra_Sloppy]

My personal all time favorite grappling match. Awesome to see Kron's perspective after the match. Would really like to see Gary's

[@stuartcooperfilms]

mindblenderify hopefully I can record one with him soon

[@Phonem94]

He did one while he was commenting his match against Renato canuto on flograppling

[@randyyy67]

@@stuartcooperfilms that'd be amazing

[@kulik121]

@@Phonem94 he did in document about him which flograppling did, but i understand stuart probably cant use that footage

[@yendevus1747]

Grappling sucks lol

[@animalizaki]

In Japan, we say "Tough fights make man's face. Kron has a face brave, intelligent, calm. It is a real Samurai attitude, respect.

[@Tuf_frijoles]

Both grapplers. Garry is insane and likes getting into bad spots and getting out.

[@dougmcneil1572]

Ice Cream Kron

[@aakankshathorat5402]

❤

[@anthunnad5570]

Much respect to both Kron and Gary. Two absolute legends.

[@OutsiderHALL]

"My first match was easy"Didn't even mention Andy Wang by his name. Savage Kron.

[@Clarkarific]

Totally. Stuart's older video on this includes Eddie Bravo saying something like "He blew right through Andy Wang in thirty seconds. I love you Andy but..."

[@hehestormxyz]

Andy wang and kron fight before when both of them are not black belt. Kron cannot submit andy on that time. Just a couple of years, only 10dec andy is finish

[@emmah6454]

Bro Andy Wang is a FUCKING WARRIOR

[@justtakecoldshowersbro892]

Because he's a warrior

[@marrokraff998]

Andy Wang has become a meme of sorts kinda like William Hung

[@guilhermemrdeath]

That armbar escape was freaking amazing.

[@dcort9010]

This is without a doubt one of the best videos you’ve made. Thank you.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Dustin Cortina thanks Dustin! Much appreciated

[@mohammedamir7442]

@@stuartcooperfilms you're 1 of the best.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Mohammed Amir appreciate it bro

[@ScottOrd]

My thoughts exactly - it's just magical, thanks!

[@MoejiiOsmanTV]

Watch the Eddie bravo vs rouce gracie

[@victordasilva5255]

He won agains himself.the most important victory ever

[@squidlings]

Your own worst enemy

[@twillbanks]

The martial artist’s greatest battle

[@rabic1319]

correct, it looks big satisfaction

[@weefeatures]

Actually I believe he won against Garry Tonon

[@micsalvador12]

@@weefeatures hahaha

[@twillbanks]

Love how he mentions the spirit taking over when you train hard. I’ve known many people in my time in MMA that won on spirit, even when chips were down, even when they were less skilled. I learned so much from them - the heart of the fighter and who wants it the most is what matters in the end.

[@rashidormsby8933]

"does some weird trick and gets my back" ...that had me laughing lol

[@mrbjj1016]

His ADCC run was epic. Good matches all around.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

The ADCC in 2013 had some really great matches. Unfortunately a lot of them were lost on the official live stream

[@DavidLedoux]

One day Stuart Cooper said "I think I'm going to try to make a jiu-jitsu movie".....and today he's the greatest documentary film maker in the genre. Please never stop.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

David Ledoux thankyou David! I really appreciate that :)

[@RodrickColbert]

@@stuartcooperfilms - He is! I hope the monetization of these fantastic videos is going well...

[@Looking-great]

Yeah and misses the most important part of the comp. 😆👌

[@albatrossyglossy]

@@stuartcooperfilms Just got into it and your films are a God send!

[@albatrossyglossy]

@@Looking-great Make your own, jackass

[@OsvaldoHurtado02]

One of my favorite matches ever, that armbar escape by garry was amazing. I would love to see a rematch between these two amazing competitors.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I think a rematch would be epic! They are both doing great things in MMA now.

[@dainerduff-dings]

@@stuartcooperfilms Man imagine if they fought in MMA that would be amazing

[@foogentog]

That back take by kron early was amazing too. Such a great match

[@Kingx90]

I thought it was locked in like 8 times lol

[@miketorreshq]

This is a total gem! Thanks for sharing with the community. I need to watch this 100 times ;)

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Mike Torres thanks Mike I appreciate the feedback

[@glenncoady]

Love this, the roll but also when he mentions Rockson being with him, beautiful. Thank you.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Glenn Coady glad you enjoyed it bro

[@pop9095]

I love that when they hug at the end they are cincing up like they need to hold on....so good.

[@qwertyqart]

I watch it once and it instantly became one of my favorite videos. watched dunno, maybe 50 times at least. it just has something that goes beyond just grappling or interview... kudos to whoever edited it.

[@goodq]

Can’t count how many times I’ve watched this video anymore. It’s just so well done.

[@gilbertoromero3876]

I come back to this match frequently, very impressive performance from both athletes

[@Garanon5]

I like that mindset of not thinking about scoring points. He had himself convinced that he HAD to get the submission and I believe that made all the difference. Great match, great video too.

[@luiseliasramirezidona6842]

I’ve seen this match many times and enjoy it each and every time

[@jojotwice8918]

Lol when he didn't know who tonon was, he's like "I ain't losing to THIS nobody" now that tonons famous, he's like "yea that was one of my classic fights"

[@app369]

This put Tonnon on the map. This is Garry's biggest match of all time to this day.

[@aphaseelec]

How do you know this, how do you know that it wasn't just the way it played out. Imagine owing a guy for the first part and non of it counted. Only to come back on points and finish a guy to win.

[@sams8502]

It’s not even about who Tonon is, it’s how Kron came back from losing in points to finally getting the choke. Calm your tits fanboy

[@judebowers7685]

I don’t know how you don’t have more subscribers. Your videos are amazing and I can imagine they take a lot of work to put together. Props 👍

[@arcimpulse064]

One of my favorite battles. Glad you're back on the scene man. Missed your videos. Been following them since the beginning of my BJJ journey. Keep it up! OSS!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

bradford guevarra thanks brother I appreciate it

[@ranjeetvirdee2688]

This is a great video, I come back to it a lot

[@DannyAmerican]

Much needed! Thanks Stuart!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Danny Murcia thanks Danny for the positive feedback

[@Jitsover50]

Amazing match and video. Thank you for always sharing such great work! You have been a continued inspiration for me!

[@hudsonvalleystrongdads3090]

I watched this video 50x over past year or so and still gets me everything ❤❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@jakemorrison548]

“I think, you know, my brother was there helping me out for sure” 😢♥️

[@sanjeevpaul]

what could have been if he was still here...

[@ricksonfan7066]

Stuart Cooper, this video is incredible. It's so inspiring. I keep watching it over and over again. You have an amazing gift for telling visual stories. Thank you for producing this!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@Ekricsoot]

Acurate title ! I remember when you first upload the recab of the match with Rickson and Eddie Bravo comenting in 2013, i was beggining my Bjj journey, your videos have always been absolutely inspiring !!! Spirit of jiujitsu and your ADCC recabs are a world reference of the arte suave ! RESPECT @stuartcoopertfilms OSS.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Soto Mcyvzla thank you!! Glad you enjoy my videos. Got a lot more to come soon :)

[@aaronaltonaga9437]

Thank You for this. My favorite competitor and one of my favorite matches. Stuart you are the GOAT of bjj film footage.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks Aaron i appreciate it

[@izzate7]

This fight solidified Gary as my favorite grappler. No fear, no quit.

[@jiujitsujedi]

He tapped no??

[@kevcampbell7817]

One of my favourite clips to watch!

[@rwjbush]

I’ve watched this so many times, never gets old

[@frankytobias]

Amazing production. Thank you Stuart.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

franky tobias thanks Franky

[@jg7923]

This is one of the best matches that I've ever seen.

[@georgejaparidze]

Great video, props to both guys. Rematch would be very intriguing.

[@derrickwolter1]

That has to be a bit of pressure or expectation or whatever you might call it to have Rickson Gracie as your Dad

[@luiseliasramirezidona6842]

999.99%

[@humann5682]

I might get shouted down for this, but IMO Kron winning the ADCC was as big an achievement as anything his dad accomplished. Which is saying something.

[@dalroache]

Its krons advantage over others to grow up Gracie to have a dad who the best bjj praticioner ever one of.....and for kron to grow up all his life training bjj and learning weird tricks and having the knowledge of the Gracie fighting dynasty to pick from and learn from its a distinct advantage so to have the pressure of Rickson krons father at side of mat where krons competing I would say isnt much pressure the pros out weigh the cons with regards to krons father Rickson being mat side at krons bjj matches.... Surely of thing it creates at awesome air of invicibilty in the minds of krons opponent regarding krons air of invinibilty

[@derrickwolter1]

@@dalroache beautifully put my friend

[@dalroache]

@@derrickwolter1 thanks brother

[@stin842]

I would love to hear from Garry what his thoughts were during this match in the same way.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I think that would make a great video. Hopefully I can get that interview from him one day soon

[@sharkparty1027]

"It is better to lose than have a boring match." - Garry He was literally just having fun. He says it all the time. He doesn't take BJJ that serious when it comes to wins and losses. It is just a grappling match. That is why he gives up his back all the time.

[@baraajupadraw3539]

I'm really about to cry that's really epic i hope one day to stand with all of you guys in adcc competition one day

[@aziabona]

Great memory from Kron and beautiful job Stuart! Thank you!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks Askar

[@deviltoys2000]

This is so good. Thanks for the content.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Craig Hardin thank you Craig

[@ThugLifeModafocah]

This fight is one of the best of all time. What a match. Kron on that day was on point in every thing he did. Fuck it was the most amazing performance I saw in ADCC, one of the most in Jiu Jitsu. He dominated his opponents flawlessly. It was great. I'm really sad that he stopped competing because he was dope. His jiu jitsu is so good to watch.

[@tiredmonkey5000]

Amazing such a great roll nice to hear Krons take!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Glad you like it :)

[@luiscruz5556]

Amazing display of submission grappling. Thanks for producing this.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Luis Cruz thank you Luis 🙏

[@HAPPLIP]

Love the honest insight. Zero ego Amazing video

[@Grapplinginstructionals]

So well shot! This is beyond great!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thankyou! I appreciate the feedback

[@seth3054]

One of the baddest dudes yet so much class and so humble

[@andyortiz7402]

Video never gets old ! Love this

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Andy Ortiz thanks glad you like it

[@tito418]

Thank you very much Mr. Cooper

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Tito Ich my pleasure bro

[@jirenrivero8292]

What a great special! Kron Gracie is a legend. Great person to meet in person oss 🥋

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Jiren Rivero osss bro

[@tomppeli7727]

Nice interview and good cutting, keep up the good work!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Tomppeli thanks brother

[@foofarm]

love kron's insight on his last second victory, inspiring

[@daAwns3r]

If you ever could get an interview with Rickson that would be cool.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I got one bro :)

[@RK_peace]

@@stuartcooperfilms which one dude?

[@alexneville8168]

Don't toy with us.

[@sreeganeshvr7561]

@ Going for r/iamverybadass WorldCup now, are we? 😂😂😂

[@leandrop.2999]

Why? To see him brag about his fake 400 + wins against white belts. This guy was the biggest poser of bjj history. When he could actually test himself for real he decided to hide behind wins over fat Japanese dudes. He wasn't a looser but he is far far away from this myth surrounding his name, different than Royce and even Renzo which I despise.

[@ResenhaBJJ]

I think we need a jiu jitsu rematch! Although an MMA fight would be pretty cool too! Two of the most exciting jiu jitsu competitors ever. I really hope Kron and Garry eventually come back to Jiu Jitsu.

[@Watchugoton]

One of the few times the film lives up to the title!!!! Amazing the both of them

[@youssefziadah5556]

Music name?

[@amorim261]

Evolving Shades ( instrumental).

[@bodhiyoga9465]

Really great video 😊❤️

[@jamaicanseagal1567]

I really enjoyed his message towards the end of the video.

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

2:00 🤣 "how do I go from winning .. and now I am losing.." - Every Jiu Jitcu-ist, ever

[@SadaParkour]

Jiu-Jitsuka or Jiujiteiro ;)

[@e.rod.moto.]

Nicely done. 👍 You know how to tell a story. Keep up the good work.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Jack Burton R-1 thanks Jack bro

[@nice1pete]

We all need videos like this right now 🙏 I’m sharing this

[@stuartcooperfilms]

awesome thanks Pete

[@weeguv3317]

Brilliant 👏

[@grapplingdev]

Fantastic video as always Stuart

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you Dan

[@sopheapas9209]

Love this battle, Props to Gary for fighting out of that arm bar, gotta imagine his arm was jacked for a while. A rematch right now would be awesome.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I want to see that!!

[@aplus1080]

I doubt his arm was jacked. I think Garry is just that wily.

[@tommyaaquist4138]

Awsome work man

[@jsab349]

Awesome story. Even better lesson.

[@nellytori4357]

Very good lesson he share. Never quit no matter what?! Tnx for inspiring people sir!

[@Thefightcorner]

thank you

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Glad you like it!

[@YourBestFriendforToday]

Stuart coming thru again with greatness!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

steeltwo thank you! Glad you like the videos :)

[@pixelcultmedia4252]

Great interview, Stu.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you!

[@nickjay1065]

"does some weird trick and gets my back," I guess back in 2013 'the truck' position wasn't widely known

[@mayatiita1]

Great video 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing 😊

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you

[@eastbaywolf7667]

Amazing

[@davekiehl5955]

Amazing Short Film!!!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Dave Kiehl thank you Dave

[@stRemyMartin]

Just subbed, awesome content

[@vinteachesmath]

Insane run considering that he also subbed JT Torres, one of the gods of the sport, with a closed guard armbar.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Yeah that was slick the way he did it. Cant believe i turned the camera and missed it! It was so fast!

[@4Mikes4Mindset4]

Beautiful 🔥

[@austinmartinez517]

Love how he calls him a nobody then says one of the best moments of my life x)

[@stephen7881]

Andy Wang got chocked out as Kron mentions how easy the match was. Can't help but think of that clip from TUF season 5!

[@MrMandel2]

Amazing video 😎

[@elijahfocht993]

When he said he read his dad’s mind I did not expect what he thought Rickson said. 😂

[@rotisseriebear5394]

The hug from dad at the end: over under body lock.

[@vladiinsky]

I thought the same lol

[@Stephenboyd2]

Eddie Bravo describing this match with Rogan is the best.

[@wiwisjxkalnz]

I come from episode #407

[@biashacker]

I remember reading or hearing about this match but you do not really think anything of it. However when you have a talented videographer like Stuart Cooper create and exceptional video about, what was going through the mind of a great competitor like Kron Gracie, it relays a motivational message that can change lives for the better. Outstanding work! P.S. The video you made with Josh Hinger discussing your past trials and tribulations will save the lives of many people in the future. That took a lot of courage and you should be commended.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

biashacker thankyou very much bro! I really appreciate that. I hope that my interview with Josh gave people who are out there struggling some hope. All the best to you :)

[@trixualz219]

@@stuartcooperfilms I cant remember who posted your KZbin name on their Instagram, but I'm so glad I searched up your channel because its easily one of the best I've seen

[@stuartcooperfilms]

TrixualZ 乡 thanks I’m glad you enjoy my videos

[@dirtycleansound]

great video

[@goofballsp]

Great video stu - two of the BJJ greats

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Dylan Hollister thank you Dylan

[@daAwns3r]

Rematch with these two now would be crazy

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I would love to see that

[@huston345]

Think Garry wins now.

[@yasseressa1696]

ufc can sign up Garry and throw them in a cage

[@CedarRoofsOnly]

Tonon wins 100% Kron wants nothing of it. He knows. Most people know. End of story.

[@ramon1930]

Kron is not the same. Marijuana messed his mind it is rotten now.

[@alexkapa654]

That was inspirerend, good job man

[@stuartcooperfilms]

alex kapa thank you Alex

[@ThomasLisboa]

Amazing!

[@wrybread]

Damn man, I just love all your videos.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you :)

[@mohamedklileche7382]

Kron Gracie demonstrated skills and excellent combination from one position to another Great Jujitsu player...

[@mendesmendes4810]

Tá o pai ,tá o filho... tbm com um treinador desse nível, grande Rickson gracie fica mole né rs esse mlk vai voar 🥋🇧🇷OSS

[@cgin18]

more Kron content! Great video!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Christian Gin I’ll try see if I can put some more together

[@cgin18]

@@stuartcooperfilms That'd be awsome! Your content is amazing. Especially in a time like this while we're starving to get back in the gym.