Members of MMA Team Nokaut achieved a notable result at the Croatian Grappling Open, held on Sunday at the Gradski vrt hall in Osijek. In a field of 23 clubs, Nokaut secured a high fifth place in the overall standings.
Nikola Stančić delivered the most outstanding performance, competing in two weight categories in the U12 age group. Stančić won first place in the under 42 and under 46 kilogram categories, claiming two gold medals.
Bruna Marić also stood out with two medals. In the U14 age group, she won gold in the under 60 kilogram category, while finishing second in the under 66 kilogram category. Matija Bušetinčan earned a bronze medal in the U16 age group in the under 59 kilogram category.
Leo Horvatinčić achieved two second places. He won silver in the U18 under 110 kilogram competition and repeated the success among seniors in the under 130 kilogram category. Ana Mijok took third place in the U18 under 65 kilogram age group, while Chris Malčec reached the silver medal among seniors in the under 66 kilogram category. Gabrijel Dubaić competed in the U18 under 76 kilogram age group and finished fifth.
The string of medals earned Nokaut fifth place among the 23 competing clubs. Saša Klimek, president and coach of MMA Team Nokaut, did not hide his satisfaction with his competitors' performances after the event.
"We are working harder day by day, and that effort and dedication are visible in everyone. Both the girls and the boys now have quite a bit of experience and approach competitions without nerves. I am satisfied with the results, but also with the approach of all our competitors," Klimek said.
