Farrell MMA BJJ Competition (Blue Belts and below)

[Birky]

Cheers for everyone that braved the cold. Hope you all had a good day. Results and pictures are on the way.

[ralphylad]

Great day, was expecting 4 ft snow like in teesside, well worth every penny and glad we braved the councils poor effort of gritting here in teesside.
Keep us updated for details of next one.

[Birky]

Report, photographs and results here:
http://farrellmma.co.uk/?p=395

[Birky]

Under 74KG

The under 74kg category was the busiest of the day which meant that the winner would have at least 4 fights before claiming the prize. The action was fast paced but as the tournament progressed the stand-out competitors were two Gareths, Louth and Firm from Stealth JuJitsu and Combat Base respectively. In an action packed final Gareth Firm took the victory.

1. Gareth Firm (Combat Base)
2. Gareth Louth (Stealth JuJitsu)

Under 84KG

Another busy category and a highly competitive one. Jamie Taylor made short work of his opponents as he made his way to the final via a string of submission victories. Sean Durnan and Jason Weiglus had a very close semi-final with Sean edging it on a judges decision and setting up the all Middlesbrough final and an intertesing trip home in the same car with Jamie Taylor.

1. Jamie Taylor (GB Lagarto Redcar / Middlesbrough Fight Academy)
2. Sean Durnan (Middlesbrough Fight Academy)

Over 84KG

Unfortunately due to the weather a number of fighters were unable to attend and the once 12 man tournament became a 4 man league with each competitor fighting each other. After the first 2 rounds Matthew Condon and Stuart Leach both had 2 victories. An injury removed one of the four and it was decided that Matthew and Stuart would fight for the honours. The first four minutes were too close to call so a further minute was needed. Stuart Leach edging the decision.

1. Stuart Leach (Nova Vida)
2. Matthew Condon (Manchester BJJ Academy)

Absolute

With the tournament running smoothly the decision was made to invite fighters for an Absolute (open weight) tournament to finish off the day. 8 competitors took to the mats once more. The guys from Middlesbrough once again setting up showing well as they fought their way through the field and faced each other in the final. Once again it was Jamie Taylor who took the victory.

1. Jamie Taylor (GB Lagarto Redcar / Middlesbrough Fight Academy)
2. Sean Durnan (Middlesbrough Fight Academy)

[Jamie Taylor]

Damn that was quick Paul ! It's Sean Durnan by the way not Stuart haha.

Gotta say the lads from combat base were VERY impressive ( Gareth and Mike ).
Thanks again we all loved it and will definately be back next time.

[Andy K]

Well done to Gaz Firm and Mikey from Combat Base! 1st place for Gaz and semi final for Mikey!!! Great results!

[Birky]

Damn that was quick Paul ! It's Sean Durnan by the way not Stuart haha.

Whoops sorry, changed it. Glad you guys enjoyed it. Hopefully worth braving the snow.

[DCurrie]

Damn that was quick Paul ! It's Sean Durnan by the way not Stuart haha.

Gotta say the lads from combat base were VERY impressive ( Gareth and Mike ).
Thanks again we all loved it and will definately be back next time.

Yeah we had some fun, thanks.

Thanks for the compliment Jamie, you weren't bad yourself and it was cool to meet you.

Will be at the next one.