Landon Elmore, 19, Submits Bryce Mitchell and Sweeps EBI 25 to Claim Lightweight Title
Elmore's leg locks showcased how EBI's submission-first format favors dedicated specialists over MMA crossover entrants.
Overview
- The teenager captured the EBI 25 lightweight crown in San Antonio on September 12 by finishing every match in regulation.
- He submitted Roman Corona, Bryce Mitchell, Reese Lafever, and Keith Krikorian with heel hooks, with the Mitchell bout ending in under a minute after a reset from a flying triangle attempt.
- Elmore trains at New Wave/Kingsway and drew public praise from Gordon Ryan, who lauded his 100% submission rate in regulation.
- MMAmania reports a $20,000 payout for Elmore's four-finish run at the tournament.
- Mitchell advanced past JJ Bowers by fastest escape time in overtime earlier in the bracket and remains unbooked for his next UFC bout after a July bantamweight win over Said Nurmagomedov.