Tommy Langaker
BlackBiography
Tommy Langaker is a Norwegian Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt known for his high-paced, dynamic guard game and creative attacking style. Considered one of Europe’s most accomplished grapplers, Langaker built his reputation through technical precision, relentless movement, and a competitive mindset that makes him extremely difficult to submit—particularly famous for his toughness against leg locks. His combination of pressure, creativity, and composure has made him one of the most respected athletes competing out of Europe.
Langaker earned his black belt under coach Jose Carlos at Wulfing Academy and quickly rose to international prominence with major results on the IBJJF circuit, including European Championship titles and multiple podium finishes at elite events. He later transitioned heavily into professional no-gi competition and has been a frequent standout on Polaris, WNO, and other major international platforms, delivering consistently exciting and technically rich performances.
Over the years, Langaker has evolved into a well-rounded competitor capable of threatening from both top and bottom positions. His mix of creativity, durability, and elite technical skill has solidified his place as one of the most capable grapplers of his era.
Personal
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Rankings
Submissions Breakdown
| Submission | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Rear naked | 7 | 1 |
| Guillotine | 2 | 0 |
| Triangle | 1 | 0 |
| Inside heel hook | 1 | 0 |
| Ezekiel | 1 | 0 |
| Straight ankle lock | 1 | 0 |
| Armbar | 1 | 0 |
| Kata gatame | 0 | 1 |
| Injury | 0 | 1 |
| Opponent | Result | Date | Event | Method | Weight | Round | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Quinn | Loss | 10/29/2025 | No-Gi Euros | Injury | Absolute | 16 | — |
| Philippe Geyer | Win | 10/29/2025 | No-Gi Euros | Unknown | Absolute | 32 | 20 |
| Owen Livesey | Loss | 2025 | Polaris 33 | Kata gatame | 93KG | — | — |
| Dante Leon | Loss | 2025 | One Fight Night 27 | Decision | 77KG | — | — |
| Kade Ruotolo | Loss | 8/17/2024 | CJI 1 | Decision | 80KG | Quarter-Finals | — |
| Renato Canuto | Win | 8/17/2024 | CJI 1 | Decision | 80KG | 16 | 309 |
| Pawel Jaworski | Loss | 2024 | Ocean Pro | Decision | 80KG | 16 | — |
| Kade Ruotolo | Loss | 2024 | ONE 165 | Decision | 77KG | Championship | — |
| Davis Asare | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | 77KG | Finals | 333 |
| Tarik Hopstock | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | Semi-Finals | 190 |
| Mateusz Flaga | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Armbar | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | 33 |
| Tom Maenurm | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | 16 | 24 |
| Dylan Julio | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Straight ankle lock | 77KG | 32 | 19 |
| Alberto Guzman Gil | Win | 2024 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Ezekiel | 77KG | 64 | 14 |
| Andrew Tackett | Loss | 2024 | WNO 23 | Rear naked | 83KG | — | — |
| Michael Perez | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-0 | 79KG | Finals | 323 |
| Mike Perez | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-0 | 79KG | Finals | 323 |
| Fabio Caloi | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 4-0 | 79KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Tarik Hopstock | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Points: 6-0 | 79KG | Quarter-Finals | 68 |
| Elijah Dorsey | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | 79KG | 16 | 51 |
| Alehander Mariano | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Worlds | Rear naked | 79KG | 32 | 43 |
| Thomas Barry | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 2-0 | 77KG | — | 30 |
| Jozef Chen | Loss | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 9-0 | 77KG | Semi-Finals | — |
| Jake Dygas | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Jarmo Petajajarvi | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Guillotine | 77KG | 16 | 21 |
| Carson Coles | Win | 2023 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | 32 | 17 |
| Uali Kurzhev | Win | 2023 | ONE Fight Night 7 | Inside heel hook | 77KG | — | 319 |
| Tarik Hopstock | Win | 2023 | No-Gi European | Decision | 79KG | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 2023 | Polaris 26 | Decision | 77KG | — | 319 |
| Mateusz Szczecinski | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Euros | Points: 3-2 | 79KG | Finals | 149 |
| Tarik Hopstock | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Euros | Decision | 79KG | Semi-Finals | 85 |
| Oliver Taza | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Euros | Advantage | 79KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Mateusz Flaga | Win | 2023 | No-Gi Euros | Advantage | 79KG | 16 | 21 |
| Kade Ruotolo | Loss | 2023 | ONE Fight Night 11 | Decision | 77KG | Championship | — |
| Renato Canuto | Win | 2022 | ONE Championship 160 | Decision | 77KG | — | 319 |
| Jakub Najdek | Win | 2022 | Dublin No-Gi | Rear naked | 79KG | Finals | 9 |
| Ellis Younger | Win | 2022 | Dublin No-Gi | Points | 79KG | Semi-Finals | 5 |
| Renato Canuto | Win | 2022 | ONE 160 | Decision | 77KG | — | 319 |
| PJ Barch | Loss | 2022 | ADCC | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | 16 | — |
| Mateusz Szczecinski | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | 77KG | Finals | 298 |
| Ross Nicholls | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 6-0 | 77KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Ross Nicholss | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 6-0 | 77KG | Semi-Finals | 170 |
| Thomas Barry | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 3-0 | 77KG | Quarter-Finals | 30 |
| Bartosz Lukaszewicz | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Points: 6-0 | 77KG | 16 | 21 |
| Tyrone Quinn | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Triangle | 77KG | 32 | 17 |
| Martin Mcclenaghan | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Guillotine | 77KG | 64 | 13 |
| Naser Abdulkareem | Win | 2022 | ADCC Trials - Europe | Rear naked | 77KG | 128 | 13 |
| Kit Dale | Loss | 2018 | Super fight ADCC | Points | 88KG | — | — |