Congratulations go out to Matt Norris who has managed to come back with a Bronze Medal at the European BJJ Championships taking place in Lisbon, Portugal.

He was fighting in the heavyweight division of the purple belts.

A quick summary based on messages received from Russ Allchin and Matt explain how and what happened but I will write a more detailed report once the guys return back to Jersey.

Mat weighed in at 94.2KG so he jsut about made the weight category.

I don’t know the name of his opponent at this time, but the guy jumped guard. They battled for position and Matts opponent swept and made full mount.

Matt managed to bridge him off and in the scramble that ensued, managed to finish the fight with an arm bar.

Good result Matt.

The second fight goes as follows and was texted to me from Matt.

Fight started with him jumping guard and trying to sweep my leg.

Went to floor and I tried to pass his guard. As I did he swept me and then tried to mount. I managed to keep it at half guard for a bit then made a mistake and he mounted.

Managed to bridge him off and I tried to break his guard.

Time was running out so I tried a sneaky choke that Stuey showed me whne standing in his guard but unfortunately it was to little to late.

Lost on points.

Well done to both Matt & Russ.