We returned from Sarajevo with another strong international performance and another confirmation that Mizfits is growing from tournament to tournament into a serious competition team. At the Submission Grappling Championship 9, a tournament that brought together 397 fighters from 31 clubs, our competitors won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze.
We are especially happy that we were once again very close to the team podium and the award for the 3rd most successful club. That says a lot about the quality of our team’s performance and the continuity of work we are building month after month.
Daria Boduljak conquered both her division and the absolute once again
If one person defined this tournament from our perspective, it was without any doubt Daria Boduljak. Daria once again showed class, composure and determination, winning gold in her division and gold in the absolute division.
What makes her performance even more impressive is the fact that all of her wins in the group stage came by submission, confirming her dominance from the very first seconds of each match. That kind of performance also brought special recognition – Daria was once again selected among the top 3 fighters of the tournament, with the same number of points scored.
Results like that do not happen by accident. They are the product of hard work, discipline, composure and a level of competitive maturity that becomes more visible with every tournament.
A special moment for Mizfits – an all-club semifinal in the -66 kg division
One of the most special moments of the entire day came in the very tough and stacked Adult Male No-Gi / Beginner / -66 kg division. After successfully making their way through their sides of the bracket and winning their earlier rounds, two of our own fighters – Luka Elez and Josip Jurij Boduljak – met each other in the semifinal.
For the coaches, it was a truly special feeling. Seeing two of your own athletes, after everything they go through in training, meet each other at such a deep stage of the tournament is a moment that is not easily forgotten. It was not just an individual result, but confirmation of the work of the entire club.
Outstanding debuts and a big silver in the advanced division
Special mention also goes to Marin Vidan and Vice Radonić, who both had fantastic first appearances for our club. They showed courage, fighting spirit and character, leaving a very strong impression in Sarajevo.
Big praise also goes to Frane Mišetić, who won a silver medal in the Advanced -94 kg division. Competing and winning a medal in an advanced category always carries extra weight, and Frane showed with his performance that he can stand with serious opposition.
Heart, experience and another big step forward
Throughout the tournament, our fighters showed exactly what we want to build at Mizfits – courage, discipline, pressure when needed, patience when required, and the willingness to go all the way regardless of the opponent.
Some earned wins on points, some by submission, and some gained valuable experience through tough matches, but together they all contributed to Mizfits once again being one of the standout clubs of the tournament.
Sarajevo brought us medals, valuable experience and another confirmation that we are on the right path. Two golds, two silvers and one bronze are an excellent result, but perhaps even more important is the fact that the club continues to show more depth, quality and competitive maturity with every appearance.
Big congratulations to all of our fighters for what they showed, and especially to Daria Boduljak for an outstanding performance and a special individual recognition.
We keep moving forward, working, learning and growing. If Sarajevo showed one thing, it is that Mizfits definitely has something to say on the regional grappling scene.
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