Submission Wrestling: Juwen vs. Rens | GRPL

Some submission wrestling matches are defined by control—others by pure danger. This no-gi grappling clash at Judo Yushi in Nieuw-Vennep delivers both, as two judokas face off to prove who can impose their game under the GRPL choke-only ruleset. This submission wrestling match is contested over three intense rounds where only chokes are allowed, and every successful submission earns a point. If the score remains tied, the fight continues into Golden Score overtime. In this format, positions like back control, triangle chokes (sankaku), and arm triangle setups become constant threats, where even a single moment of control can end the match instantly. Right from the opening exchange, the pace explodes. Juwen comes forward aggressively, forcing the action and creating immediate danger with a deep triangle choke attempt that stretches on for what feels like an eternity. The pressure is relentless, the squeeze tight, and the margin between escape and finish razor thin—turning the first round into a pure survival test. As the match moves forward, the dynamic begins to shift. Rens adjusts his approach, relying on composure, positional awareness, and experience to regain control of the exchanges. The pace slows just enough to allow more calculated attacks, with tighter transitions and more controlled pressure on the mat. Heading into the final round, urgency takes over. Juwen is forced to push the pace again, searching for openings and taking more risks to break through. Scrambles become more explosive, grips more desperate, and every transition carries real consequences. Against a stronger and more experienced opponent, the question becomes clear—can relentless pressure overcome control, or does composure decide the outcome? Which submission attempt was the closest to ending this match? Let us know in the comments below 👇 ▪️ Ruleset: Choke-Only ▪️ Format: Submission Wrestling ▪️ Time Limit: 3 x 2 Minutes (Golden Score if tied) 🔴 Red Corner: Rens Age: 19 Height: 181 cm (5'11") Weight: 81 kg (178 lbs) Style: Judoka 🔵 Blue Corner: Juwen Age: 19 Height: 186 cm (6'1") Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs) Style: Judoka Timestamps 00:00 Fighter Entrances 00:13 Tale of the Tape 00:23 Round 1 03:08 Round 2 05:44 Round 3 08:05 Interview with Rens 08:59 Interview with Juwen GRPL is the platform for rising fighters in grappling and Submission Wrestling. We give fighters a stage, connect them with new opponents, and help them grow their brand and income through content. Expect raw sparring, Submission Wrestling matches, and no-nonsense training footage – all filmed by fighters, for fighters. #SubmissionWrestling #ChokeOnly #GRPL