Rizin 32 Results: Rena Kubota vs. Miyuu Yamamoto

Rizin 32, a thrilling mixed martial arts and kickboxing event, took place on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan. The event was headlined by a super-atomweight fight between the rising star Rena Kubota and Miyuu Yamamoto, sister of the late Shooto, K-1, and UFC fighter Kid Yamamoto.

Rena Kubota, also known as RENA, entered the fight on a three-fight win streak, having fought all but two of her professional mixed martial arts bouts under the RIZIN banner. Miyuu Yamamoto, on the other hand, was looking to avenge her MMA debut loss to Rena Kubota five years prior. The stage was set for an epic rematch.

The main event started with Yamamoto controlling the ground in the first round. However, the tables turned in the second round when both women were standing. Yamamoto shot in for a takedown, which Kubota countered with a perfectly timed knee that landed flush on the face. It hurt Yamamoto, and the fight was over at the 3:35 mark after several more punches went unanswered. This marked the second time that Kubota has stopped Yamamoto, with the first win by a first-round guillotine choke in September 2016.

The 13-fight event featured more wild finishes, such as Tanner Lourenco making Shinya Kumazawa pay for using a gi during the match. A perfect knee from Yuichi Miyagi ended his match in the first round. The event was a mix of MMA and kickboxing, with six of the 10 MMA bouts ending in finishes.

Rizin 32 was a showcase of experienced fighters and local talent from Okinawa. The event was streamed live in English via LIVE-Now, allowing fans worldwide to witness the thrilling bouts. The event was evidence of the growing popularity of RIZIN Fighting Federation and its commitment to delivering high-quality, exciting fights to its fans.

Rizin 32 was a night of thrilling fights and memorable moments. The main event between Rena Kubota and Miyuu Yamamoto was evidence of the skill, determination, and resilience of these fighters. As RIZIN continues to grow and evolve, fans can look forward to more exciting events in the future.

Sources

RIZIN Fighting Federation; Sherdog: RIZIN event archive; Event results record.

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