Abu Dhabi Pro Trials: Las Vegas
January 29, 2011
This weekend Eliot traveled to Las Vegas to compete in the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials. Unlike last year, there were more divisions and more prizes to compete for. Eliot ended up competing in four different divisions; Brown/Black Absolute gi, Brown/Black under 202 lbs gi, Advanced no-gi under 202 lbs, and Advanced no-gi Absolute.
Eliot won the GOLD medal in the advanced no-gi under 202 lbs, and the BRONZE in the advanced no-gi absolute division. His placement did not qualify him to earn a trip to the Abu Dhabi championships in the UAE, but he will have another opportunity to compete in the trials in San Diego, CA.
Even as a brown belt Eliot was able to defeat several black belt competitors in the combined category. He also had the opportunity to compete agains some of the best of the best in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, going against World Champion Antonio Braga Neto and Caio Terra. Eliot was quoted, "This tournament was a good opportunity to see where my game is and where I want to be by Pan-Ams. I'm excited to see where 2011 will take me!"
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