Seika Izawa submits Rena Kubota to retain RIZIN title in Saitama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Seika Izawa faced Rena Kubota on December 31, 2025, at the RIZIN event in Saitama, Japan. The fight began dramatically, with Kubota landing a powerful left hook that staggered Izawa. However, Izawa quickly regained control, utilizing her grappling skills to secure a guillotine choke in the second round, forcing Kubota to tap out. The victory extends Izawa's unbeaten record to 18-0 and marks her seventh title defense.
- •Seika Izawa is now 18-0 as a professional.
- •Izawa secured the victory via guillotine choke in the second round.
- •The fight took place at the RIZIN event in Saitama, Japan.
- •Izawa achieved her seventh title defense with this victory.
- •Kubota's loss marks another setback in her championship efforts.
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