Samantha Cook Wins Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo

Sam Cook Wins Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo

Samantha Cook (GBR) became the -70kg brown-black belt champion at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Tokyo. 

The British black belt– who said she'll use the winnings to fund her trip to the next Grand Slam in Los Angeles in September– beat two-time black belt world champion Claudia do Val in the final via split judges' decision. 

Watch Samantha Cook's gold medal run: 

Caroline Marciano vs Samantha Cook

Samantha Cook vs Claudia do Val