A rematch in submission wrestling always brings a different kind of intensity. At Judo Yushi in Nieuw-Vennep, Rens and Yoran step back onto the tatami for a second encounter under the GRPL choke-only ruleset. With both athletes already familiar with each other’s timing, pressure, and defensive reactions, this no-gi grappling clash immediately unfolds at a higher pace and with far more urgency.
This submission wrestling bout is contested under the official GRPL format, where only choke submissions are allowed. Fighters compete across three rounds of two minutes, with each successful submission earning one point. If the score remains tied after regulation, the match continues into Golden Score overtime, where a single submission decides the outcome. In this format, positions such as back control, front headlocks, and transitions into rear naked chokes or triangle chokes are constant threats.
Match Rules
Ruleset: Choke-Only
Format: Submission Wrestling
Time Limit: 3 Rounds of 2 Minutes (Golden Score if tied)
Scoring: 1 Point per Submission
Tale of the Tape
Red Corner: Yoran
Age: 20
Height: 180 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
Style: MMA
Blue Corner: Rens
Age: 19
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 81 kg (178 lbs)
Style: Judoka
The Match Breakdown
From the opening exchange, the difference compared to their first encounter is immediately visible. There is no hesitation, no slow build-up—both athletes engage with intent, pushing the pace and looking to create early opportunities. Scrambles develop quickly, and transitions happen at a higher tempo, forcing both fighters to stay constantly alert.
Early submission threats emerge through aggressive back takes and tight control positions, with rear naked choke setups appearing as soon as openings are created. Defensive awareness becomes critical, as both athletes are forced to react instantly to avoid giving up points. The intensity of the exchanges leaves little room for recovery, turning every moment into a potential turning point.
As the match progresses, the dynamic begins to evolve. One athlete increases forward pressure, chaining attacks together and forcing reactions, while the other is pushed into a more reactive role, searching for ways to disrupt the rhythm and create openings of his own. The pace remains high, but the exchanges become more calculated, with both fighters aware of the risks involved in overcommitting.
Entering the final phase of the match, urgency takes over completely. With limited time remaining, both competitors are forced to take more risks, leading to explosive scrambles and deeper submission attempts. Triangle choke setups, back control battles, and rapid transitions define the closing moments, where timing and execution become decisive.
In a rematch where both athletes come in better prepared and more aggressive, the smallest adjustment can make the biggest difference—highlighting exactly what makes submission wrestling such an unforgiving and dynamic sport.
