# Midlands Open 9 Gi Submission Only

> Competition in Laois, Laois, Ireland | February 10, 2019

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** The Midlands Open is a BJJ Submission Only Competition

As we look to help grow the sport in Ireland we will run this event every 3 months providing Irish competitors the chance to compete regularly and gain valuable competition experience to take onto the international stage.

Rules

•	BJJ Submission Only

•	All matches 5 minutes

•	If there is no winner in regular time we enter Sudden Death

•	Sudden Death starts straight away – No Stalling

•	In Sudden Death each competitor gets a chance in an attacking position (Back or Armbar)

•	Quickest Submission Wins

•	If there is no submission – quickest escape wins

•	Coin toss to decide who goes first in Sudden Death

•	Only Straight Footlocks for Novice or White Division

•	No Heelhooks or Knee Reaping for Blue Division

•	All Submissions for Purple and Above

•	Weigh in just before your fight

•	If you miss weight you are automatically disqualified

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** February 10, 2019
## Location

**Venue:** Laois

**Location:** Laois, Laois, Ireland


## Pricing

**Price Range:** €19.99 – €24.99
## Links

- Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/1132
## Tags

Gi

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**Last Updated:** March 06, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/midlands-open-9-gi-submission-only)