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Draft:Elian Gutierrez

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Elian "Technician" Gutierrez (born October 6, 2011) is an American youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete competing in the featherweight division. He is known for his technical prowess, earning him the nickname "Technician" from two-time ADCC champion JT Torres.

Early Life and Training:

Born in New York, Gutierrez began his BJJ and MMA journey at Animals MMA under the guidance of Sam Marji and Jimmy Santiago. Coaches Tim Schilling and Gregy Styles helped build his foundational skills. He later transitioned to Essential BJJ, where he trained under JT Torres, who promoted him to yellow belt after the 2022 Kids Pans tournament.

Current:

Gutierrez is currently a member of the Checkmat/Olympus BJJ academy team. He stands at 5'1" and weighs 94 lbs.

Achievements:

Gutierrez has achieved considerable success in youth BJJ competitions, securing multiple gold medals in tournaments across various states, including New York, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He has won gold in notable tournaments such as:

  • Jiu-Jitsu World League
  • Naga
  • Grappling Industries
  • Freestyle Grapplerz

He also holds a championship belt in the advanced (expert) division of New Breed No-Gi.

Current Goals:

Gutierrez is currently striving to:

  • Win a gold medal at the inaugural 2024 Kids Pan American games.
  • Become the first Kids featherweight champion in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's history.