Uruguay’s Gaston “Tonga” Reyno is one of the most well-rounded combat-sports athletes in BKFC. A professional MMA veteran with a 9-2 record, Reyno competed for organizations including Bellator and Combate Americas before shifting his primary focus toward boxing and bare-knuckle fighting. His MMA record reflects a balanced finishing skill set—five knockout/TKO wins and three submission victories—but he is a lifelong student of striking.

Reyno has been perfect since entering BKFC, building a 3-0 record with all three victories coming by stoppage. He made an immediate statement in his 2023 debut at KnuckleMania 3, stopping Daniel Vansickle in the first round, then followed with additional TKO wins over Brandon Volter and Dusty Sparks. A tall, sharp lightweight with a usual reach advantage, Reyno fights with poise, clean punching mechanics, and a pressure-based approach that looks to break opponents down rather than simply chase a wild exchange.

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Reyno has spent much of his fighting and broadcasting career in South Florida. Away from the ring, he is a recognizable Spanish-language combat-sports voice, having worked as a commentator for ESPN Knockout and UFC Spanish-language broadcasts. His public presence shows a lifelong student and fan of the fight game—someone equally comfortable discussing a major fight on the desk or stepping into the Squared Circle himself.

Reyno’s social media regularly highlights his Uruguayan identity, his combat-sports work, and the pride he takes in representing Latin America. He has spoken openly about his desire to bring BKFC to Uruguay, describing it as a way to create bigger opportunities for the next generation of fighters across the region. For “Tonga,” bare knuckle is not a late-career detour—it is the purest form of the sport he has pursued since childhood, and a chance to compete for his country on a global stage.