Rens and Colin return for a GRPL Submission Wrestling rematch after their first encounter ended without settling the score. Their original clash took place inside a boxing ring, where the ropes, clinch pressure, and confined space created a physical battle between Judo-based control and MMA-style grappling. This time, the entire setup changes.
For this rematch, the boxing ring is removed, the standing game is stripped away, and both fighters start directly from the ground on their knees. That unique stipulation completely changes the rhythm of the match. Without explosive takedowns, throws, or ring pressure, this becomes a pure ground-based choke-only Submission Wrestling battle where control, positioning, patience, and submission awareness decide the pace.
Match Rules
Ruleset: Choke-Only
Format: Submission Wrestling
Time Limit: 3 Rounds of 2 Minutes
Scoring: 1 Point per Successful Choke
Starting Position: Ground start from the knees
Tale of the Tape
Rens
Age: 17
Height: 181 cm (5’11”)
Weight: 81 kg (179 lbs)
Style: Judoka
GRPL Experience: 5th GRPL Match
Colin
Age: 19
Height: 187 cm (6’2”)
Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)
Style: MMA / Grappler
GRPL Experience: 3rd GRPL Match
The Match Breakdown
This rematch is built around one central question: what happens when the stand-up battle is removed completely? In the first Rens vs Colin matchup, the boxing ring created a constant battle for space, pressure, and control. Rens had to bring his Judo foundation into a confined environment, while Colin used his MMA and grappling background to create a difficult, physical pace. But with the rematch starting from the ground, both athletes are forced into a very different kind of fight.
For Rens, the challenge is clear. As a Judoka, he is used to building momentum through grips, entries, balance breaks, and throwing pressure. Starting from the knees removes a major part of that traditional pathway. Instead of relying on explosive stand-up exchanges, he has to translate his control, pressure, and positional instincts directly into ground grappling. Under the GRPL choke-only ruleset, every position only matters if it can lead toward the neck.
For Colin, this format creates a different opportunity. As an MMA/grappler, he brings a broader ground-focused skill set into the match. Without having to navigate Judo throws from standing, he can focus immediately on positional control, pressure, transitions, and choke entries. In a ground-start Submission Wrestling match, the opening seconds matter. Whoever wins the first positional exchange can dictate the pace of the round and force the other fighter into defensive reactions.
The ground start also makes the match more technical in a very direct way. There is no long feeling-out process on the feet. No circling. No waiting for a takedown opening. Both fighters begin close enough for immediate engagement, which means every round can quickly become a battle for top position, neck exposure, and escape routes. In choke-only grappling, that kind of proximity is dangerous from the first second.
As the rounds develop, this rematch becomes a test of adaptation. Rens has to prove that his Judo background can still create control when the fight starts on the mat. Colin has to show that his MMA/grappling style can turn ground engagement into real submission threats. Because only chokes are allowed, the athletes cannot rely on arm locks, leg locks, or other standard submission attacks. Every offensive sequence has to be built around pressure, angles, and access to the neck.
That is what makes this GRPL Submission Wrestling rematch so compelling. It is the same matchup, but under a completely different tactical condition. The first fight tested how both athletes handled a boxing ring and a standing clash of styles. This rematch tests who has the stronger ground game when the match starts directly in the danger zone.
Rens vs Colin 2 is a powerful example of how small rule changes can transform a Submission Wrestling match. The choke-only ruleset stays the same, but the ground-start format forces a new kind of intensity. For fans of No-Gi grappling, Judo, MMA, wrestling, ground control, and submission-focused combat sports, this rematch offers a clear look at how two strong athletes adjust when there is nowhere to hide and no standing exchange to fall back on.
