Ettore and Andres return to the dojo in Turin, Italy, for their third GRPL Submission Wrestling match under the choke-only ruleset. This is not just another no-gi judo vs judo matchup. It is the deciding chapter in a rivalry that has already tested both young fighters across multiple intense grappling battles.
Their story is perfectly balanced. Each judoka has already shown that he can create danger inside the GRPL format, and now they meet again with a best-of-three structure that puts even more pressure on every exchange. In choke-only submission wrestling, one small mistake can change an entire round, making timing, control, neck exposure, and defensive awareness absolutely crucial.
Match Rules
Ruleset: Choke-Only Submission Wrestling
Format: Best of 3 Rounds
Round Length: Maximum 5 Minutes
Round Ending: After 5 Minutes or a Successful Choke Submission
Win Condition: First Fighter to Win 2 Rounds Wins the Match
Tale of the Tape
Red Corner: Ettore
Age: 17
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Style: Judoka
Blue Corner: Andres
Age: 17
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Style: Judoka
The Match Breakdown
What makes this trilogy fight so compelling is the familiarity between both competitors. Ettore and Andres are both young judokas from the same training environment, close in age, close in size, and already familiar with each other’s timing, reactions, and preferred positions. That means this match is unlikely to be decided by surprise alone. It comes down to who can make the better adjustments under pressure.
Andres enters from the blue corner with a composed and technical approach. He has already proven that he can create problems for Ettore inside the GRPL ruleset, especially when the match moves into awkward grappling positions where control and patience matter. His ability to stay calm during scrambles makes him dangerous in a format where a single choke can end a round immediately.
Ettore enters from the red corner with his own experience in this rivalry. He knows the danger Andres brings, but he also knows where he can create his own openings. In a best-of-three choke-only format, he cannot afford to chase reckless attacks. Every takedown, guard exchange, sankaku threat, back control sequence, and front headlock position has to be managed with precision.
The round structure adds another layer of intensity. Each round can last up to five minutes, but a successful choke submission ends the round instantly. That creates a constant tactical balance between aggression and patience. Pushing too hard can expose the neck. Defending too passively can allow the opponent to build control, isolate the head, and turn positional pressure into a real submission threat.
This is exactly where GRPL Submission Wrestling becomes unforgiving. Takedowns matter, but only if they lead to control. Control matters, but only if it creates submission danger. Scrambles matter, because one transition can expose the back, open a sankaku entry, or create the angle needed for a clean choke.
Ettore vs. Andres 3 is a true trilogy match between two young judokas who know each other well, understand the stakes, and must now prove who can apply the sharper game under choke-only pressure. In a matchup this evenly balanced, the difference may come down to one grip, one escape, one adjustment, or one perfectly timed submission attack.
