Lake Forest Martial Arts Competitor Wins Trip To Abu Dhabi

Online, February 2, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor Alex D'Hue of OC Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts located in Lake Forest, CA, Saturday, won an all-expense-paid trip to compete in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi Pro Cup in April. Alex defeated 4 competitors in his weight class, before losing on points in the finals. For placing in the top two in the 150 lb weight class D'Hue earned a bid into the absolute division-every finalist from 135 lbs to 164 lbs competing for first place and an all-expense-trip to Abu Dhabi. The Lake Forest martial artist claimed four victories to secure his place atop the podium.

"This win was surreal. Anytime you win a major tournament such as the Abu Dhabi Pro Trials, you establish yourself as one of the top competitors in the world in your given division," Alex D'Hue expresses.

The Abu Dhabi Pro Cup features over $1,000,000 dollars in prize money. All competitors who won travel packages to compete in Abu Dhabi, the captial of United Arab Emirates will be personal guests of the royalty. The Crown Prince and next in line to be the President of United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has already implemented the sport in the public education system. His brother Sheikh Tahnoon is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and minority owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championships.