EliGE: "Game with Na`Vi our true test"

HLTV.org talked to Liquid's Jonathan 'EliGE' Jablonowski about his team's victory over Virtus.pro as the only American team to advance to the semifinals of IEM San Jose.

Liquid featured in a 2-0 surprise takedown of Virtus.pro which was spearheaded by the American team's two main fraggers, Nick "⁠nitr0⁠" Cannella and Jonathan "⁠EliGE⁠" Jablonowski who helped power the team to victory over the Poles.

HLTV.org managed to speak with EliGE about the seventeen-year-old's performance and his thoughts on his team's newfound offline confidence.

You will be able to find our other upcoming interviews from IEM San Jose as well as other clips on our Youtube channel here.

stich writes for HLTV.org and can be found on Twitter

United States Jonathan 'EliGE' Jablonowski
Jonathan 'EliGE' Jablonowski
Age:
18
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.06
Maps played:
225
KPR:
0.76
DPR:
0.72
United States Nick 'nitr0' Cannella
Nick 'nitr0' Cannella
Age:
20
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.09
Maps played:
254
KPR:
0.77
DPR:
0.68
POLEEEEEEEEEEE
2015-11-22 13:13
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Poland eksnajn
Facist maybe. :)
2015-11-22 13:14
1 reply
pole = pole position ayy lmao edit: fucking flanders
2015-11-22 18:00
roto2
2015-11-22 13:25
1 reply
:sisi1:
2015-11-22 17:58
i hate you^
2015-11-22 13:13
2 replies
first h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@h@ MY POLE br0
2015-11-22 13:14
1 reply
kys </3
2015-11-22 13:15
#4
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Russia alonsen
k
2015-11-22 13:13
gl
2015-11-22 13:15
elige(global elite)giggle
2015-11-22 13:17
12 replies
he has an haircut like an 90 year old and you stich, you are hot like everyday #nohomo
2015-11-22 13:18
3 replies
yea obviously poor elige wtf how he can have this haircut in this fashion show ?
2015-11-22 13:20
no bombs in belgium today ? Kappa
2015-11-22 13:52
1 reply
no but really dangerous here atm :/
2015-11-22 13:59
Are you really from Poland? Your english is very good. BTW, I'm really enjoying your interviews.
2015-11-22 13:41
5 replies
Actually, for us native English speakers, stich sounds like a tryhard most of the time by using big words and advanced syntax structures that are not accurately in context. I've lost count on how many times he's failed in this way, and I winced each time. Listen up non-native speakers: before bothering to write anything in English for public view, make sure to polish up (seewhutididthar) on proper grammar and vocabulary before you end up making a fool of yourself like stich or miraa usually does lol
2015-11-22 19:34
4 replies
thing is I'm a native speaker I just prefer being bombastic and maximalist in my writing and speaking
2015-11-22 20:23
2 replies
^Unfortunately, this guy doesn't sound like a native speaker, with it all the inaccurate word usage and syntax he's been pulling over the months. He can sprinkle his writing with bombastics all he wants, but it's like putting make-up on an ugly chick: always ugly no matter how she fixes herself up xD Moral of the story: learn the foundations first before attempting something far beyond your own skill level.
2015-11-22 21:15
1 reply
LOL 8/8
2015-11-22 21:16
#63
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Turkey J1T_T3R
man, i usually read and write some stuff in english but i don't have anyone to talk with, what can i do to improve my talking skills in turkey??
2015-11-22 21:05
No offense, but you could teach Striker how to speak much clearer. Let him learn some lessons - the guy is really cool but the stuttering thing is killing all the interviews
2015-11-22 14:15
#45
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North America ewo
that wink was so hot
2015-11-22 16:29
noce guy elige! Improved so much lately on LANs!
2015-11-22 13:19
y does elige look like school shooter
2015-11-22 13:24
1 reply
Hes like 17
2015-11-22 16:40
very nice interview
2015-11-22 13:33
he be like "yeah we so good we rekt them Fugly shut them down with that ace" lets not point out that VP played like shit
2015-11-22 13:41
1 reply
He is right
2015-11-22 13:44
great interview as always stich c:
2015-11-22 13:50
rip Liquid [*]
2015-11-22 13:56
VP got bodied bros.
2015-11-22 14:01
#30
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Denmark FeNoM_XD
isnt he 18 y/o ?
2015-11-22 14:03
1 reply
he is
2015-11-22 16:03
we're like but like we did like and we like
2015-11-22 14:31
1 reply
american like english like :)
2015-11-22 17:50
18 = Seventeen n1 jailbait
2015-11-22 14:40
Nice pijama stich :>
2015-11-22 14:42
Bb murica soon
2015-11-22 15:57
2-0 Na'Vi byby muricans it wasn't a surprise that they won vs utter shit VP. VP should disband
2015-11-22 16:17
RIP Liquid 2 stomps coming
2015-11-22 16:22
ez Liquid
2015-11-22 16:27
ez for Guardian
2015-11-22 17:18
Wtf is this karaoke microphone ... You couldn't afford a new one rofl??? There are a lot of proffesional mices , why you use this cord with stick ...
2015-11-22 18:19
#54
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North America Foxaika
stitch #1 HLTV interviewer.
2015-11-22 18:25
Elige switching to part-time student full-time Counter Strike headshooter is a solid decision. stich why you get no pay raise??!?
2015-11-22 18:50
NaVi is playing terrible right now. I wouldnt be surprised if Liquid can win a close first map and NaVi goes full tilt.
2015-11-22 19:25
Under 4 sens omg how is his aim!
2015-11-22 19:25
Keep it goin' elige, enjoy your playstyle. Good luck to Liquid
2015-11-22 21:52
VP ERA OVER BOYZ
2015-11-23 02:58
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