Landon Elmore
PurpleBiography
Landon Elmore is an American submission grappler and one of the fastest-rising prospects representing Kingsway Jiu-Jitsu in Austin, Texas. He has become one of the most talked-about young competitors in the sport, training under John Danaher, Gordon Ryan, and the rest of the team.
Elmore’s breakout performance came at EBI 25, where he delivered one of the most dominant tournament runs in tournament history. Competing as a purple belt, he submitted all four of his opponents in regulation to capture the EBI Lightweight Championship, joining elite names such as Gordon Ryan and Garry Tonon as one of the few competitors to win an entire EBI bracket without entering overtime. His run included a sub-one-minute heel hook over UFC veteran Bryce Mitchell and a finals submission against 10th Planet standout Keith Krikorian.
A specialist in the modern Kingsway leglocking system, Elmore is known for explosive entries into cross ashi and straight ashi positions, from which he consistently secures heel hooks and the straight ankle lock. His game blends a relentless pace, strong transitions, and opportunistic submission threats from guard.
Following his EBI championship run, Elmore signed with the UFC BJJ, where he made a successful debut at UFC BJJ 4 in late 2025. With his rapid technical growth, early professional success, and affiliation with one of the most influential teams in grappling, he is widely viewed as the next major force to emerge from John Danaher's pool of students.
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Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Straight ankle lock | 7 | 0 |
| Outside heel hook | 5 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 5 | 0 |
| Aoki lock | 3 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 2 |
| Kimura | 1 | 0 |
| Rear naked | 0 | 3 |
| Rear triangle | 0 | 1 |
| Z-lock | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Hernandez | Win | 12/11/2025 | UFC BJJ 4 | Straight ankle lock | Featherweight | — | 375 |
| Keith Krikorian | Win | 9/12/2025 | EBI 25 | Straight ankle lock | Lightweight | Finals | 380 |
| Reese Lafever | Win | 9/12/2025 | EBI 25 | Outside heel hook | Lightweight | Semi-Finals | 200 |
| Bryce Mitchell | Win | 9/12/2025 | EBI 25 | Inside heel hook | Lightweight | Quarter-Finals | 80 |
| Roman Corona | Win | 9/12/2025 | EBI 25 | Inside heel hook | Lightweight | 16 | 60 |
| Pedro Moura | Win | 2025 | Submission Hunter Pro 97 | Decision | 155LBS | — | 1 |
| Carlos Henrique | Loss | 2025 | Submission Hunter Pro 95 | Points: 2-0 | 160LBS | Finals | — |
| Christian Guzman | Win | 2025 | Submission Hunter Pro 95 | Unknown | 160LBS | Semi-Finals | 6 |
| Randy Baker | Win | 2025 | Submission Hunter Pro 95 | Kimura | 160LBS | Quarter-Finals | 1 |
| Michael Wacker | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Outside heel hook | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Dominic Lobo | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Aoki lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| JJ Bowers | Draw | 2025 | PGF 8 | N/A | 155LBS | — | 9 |
| Juan Martinez V | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Straight ankle lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Raphael Ferreira | Draw | 2025 | PGF 8 | N/A | 155LBS | — | 9 |
| Jonathan Wilson | Draw | 2025 | PGF 8 | N/A | 155LBS | — | 9 |
| Sergio Ardila | Draw | 2025 | PGF 8 | N/A | 155LBS | — | 9 |
| CJ Murdock | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Straight ankle lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Anthony Gojani | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Inside heel hook | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Nick Sahf | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Outside heel hook | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Noah Gutierrez | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Aoki lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Anthony Molina Valdes | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Aoki lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| John Chandler | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 | Straight ankle lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Matthew Masch | Draw | 2025 | PGF 8 | N/A | 155LBS | — | 9 |
| Jett Thompson | Draw | 2025 | PGF 8 | N/A | 155LBS | — | 9 |
| Aaron Scully | Win | 2025 | Enigma Austin | Unknown | Middleweight | — | 18 |
| Roger Santos | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 Qualifier | Inside heel hook | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Roger Santos | Loss | 2025 | PGF 8 Qualifier | Decision | 155LBS | — | — |
| Juan Martinez V | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 Qualifier | Straight ankle lock | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Logan Marshall | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 Qualifier | Unknown | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Neil Olipani | Win | 2025 | PGF 8 Qualifier | Outside heel hook | 155LBS | — | 35 |
| Lawson Grime | Win | 2025 | Enigma Alabama (PGF Qualifier) | Armbar | 155LBS | — | 18 |
| Dominic Lobo | Win | 2025 | Enigma Alabama (PGF Qualifier) | Inside heel hook | 155LBS | — | 18 |
| Michael Hodgin | Win | 2025 | Enigma Alabama (PGF Qualifier) | Unknown | 155LBS | — | 18 |
| Joshua Flores | Loss | 2025 | Enigma Alabama (PGF Qualifier) | Decision | 155LBS | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Dorian Olivarez | Loss | 11/30/2024 | ADCC Open Austin | Rear naked | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Dorian Olivarez | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Open Austin | Rear naked | 70KG | Finals | — |
| Ramiro Lopez | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Austin | Straight ankle lock | 70KG | Semi-Finals | 17 |
| Roman Corona | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Austin | Points: 6-0 | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | 4 |
| Dominic Mejia | Loss | 2024 | Enigma Austin | Rear naked | 155LBS | Finals | — |
| Anthony Valdes | Win | 2024 | Enigma Austin | Unknown | 155LBS | Semi-Finals | 46 |
| Roman Corona | Win | 2024 | Enigma Austin | DQ | 155LBS | Quarter-Finals | 17 |
| Tristain Sainz | Loss | 2024 | MCJJ 2 | Decision | 155LBS | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Isaac Cordova | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Open Dallas | Points: 3-0 | 65KG | Finals | — |
| Kolby Gonzales | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Dallas | Unknown | 65KG | Semi-Finals | 17 |
| Aric Mercado | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Dallas | Unknown | 65KG | Quarter-Finals | 4 |
| Refugio Salgado IV | Win | 2024 | ADCC Open Dallas | Unknown | 65KG | 16 | 2 |
| Raphael Ferreira | Loss | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 7-0 | 66KG | 64 | — |
| Josh Murdock | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Outside heel hook | 66KG | 128 | 14 |
| Dominic Mejia | Loss | 10/15/2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Armbar | 66KG | 32 | — |
| Dominic Mejia | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Armbar | 66KG | 32 | — |
| Ronaldo Rodriguez | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Decision | 66KG | 64 | 13 |
| Mando Gutierrez | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - East Coast North America | Decision | 66KG | 128 | 13 |
| Anthony Valdes | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Z-lock | 65KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Dylan Cameron | Win | 2023 | ADCC Open Chicago | Decision | 65KG | 16 | 2 |
| Deandre Corbe | Loss | 2023 | Enigma Invitational | Rear triangle | 70KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Ian Morken | Loss | 2022 | ADCC Trials - West Coast North America | Points: 3-0 | 66KG | 256 | — |