2 vs. 1 Tag Team Submission Wrestling: Ettore & Rusalen vs. Erik

The match is fought under GRPL Choke-Only Submission Wrestling rules in a Best of 3 format. Each round lasts a maximum of 7 minutes. A successful choke scores 1 point and immediately ends the round.

GRPL introduces its first-ever 2 vs 1 Tag Team Submission Wrestling match in our dojo in Turin, Italy: Ettore and Rusalen team up against Erik in a completely new choke-only format built around unlimited tags, fresh pressure, and constant tactical decisions. The concept is simple, but the dynamics are completely different from a normal one-on-one Submission Wrestling match. One member of the team starts on the mat against Erik. Ettore and Rusalen can switch places throughout the round after a successful tag, with unlimited tags allowed for the entire match. That means Erik never gets the same kind of rhythm he would have in a regular matchup. Every time he starts adapting to one opponent, the team can change the pressure, timing, and pace by bringing in the other fighter. For Ettore and Rusalen, however, teamwork becomes just as important as individual skill. Bad timing on a tag can give Erik an opening. A smart tag can bring a fresh fighter into exactly the right position.