Coaches Scott Roffers and Jason Schmitt headed to Chicago to compete in the IBJJF Chicago Spring Open.
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Jason fought a tough match at weight but came up short on points, giving him 2nd place.
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He went on to compete in the open division and lost the semifinal match, taking 3rd place.
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Scott had no competitors in his weight class, but signed up for the open division. He submitted his first opponent via a light switch choke.
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Scott lost a close final on points to take 2nd place.