This is my match at Gracie Regionals in the Pro/BB Division. I wanted to hop in it and test myself against guys who are proven Blackbelt competitors or professionals, since I'll be making the trip down to the ADCC Trials so I could get the "professional" level timing. I know I'm lightyears away from getting a blackbelt, but I wanted to see how I'd fair against some of the top competitors at the tournament.
I got to go against one of my Idols in the game Eric Schafer. Red Schafer has competed in a myriad of tournaments over the past years and been beasting them. I was honored I had the chance to share the mat with one of my hero's in the grappling game.
The match speaks for itself. I put the pressure on him early, but he showed me why he's a blackbelt and I'm still a purple belt.
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