Rena Kubota on Miyuu Yamamoto rematch at Rizin 32

Rena Kubota and Miyuu Yamamoto tests skills in a rematch. The sequel bout transpires in the main event of Rizin 32 on November 20th. This prizefight goes down at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan.

Rena came on this episode of Bowks Talking Bouts to discuss: -The hiatus from competition and the excitement with returning to the ring

-The reasoning behind the competitive dormancy

-When the Miyuu Yamamoto rematch popped up on Rena's radar

-If Rena or Rizin overall is looking at this Rizin 32 bout as a title eliminator at super atomweight

-If a return to Bellator MMA is in the cards for Rena Kubota in the future

-Rena-Yamamoto I in September 2016 being at such an early point in their respective development and the key differences between each leading into the second showdown

-Rena's competitive plans being amended after a previous article stated that she had two or three more fights left

-Seo Hee Ham leaving for ONE Championship and possibly running back their Shoot Boxing series in an MMA context

-Rena's desire for a third Kanna Asakura bout and wanting her first win in an 0-2 series for her so far

-Andy Souwer being a huge influence on her combative career and her thoughts on Souwer's recent retirement