Rena Kubota

Kubota Rena, known by her ring name RENA, is a Japanese kickboxer from Osaka who has been active in combat sports since 2007. She began competing at around 16 years old, and has spent 19 years in the sport. Standing 5'3" with an athletic build, she has black hair and brown eyes. RENA has competed professionally, most notably in the strawweight division of Rizin, where she combines her skills in kickboxing, shoot wrestling, and mixed martial arts. Her natural fighting style and longevity in the sport have earned her a following of 145k on Instagram. She is a rare example of an athlete who has bridged multiple disciplines, from kickboxing to MMA, maintaining a consistent presence in the Japanese combat sports scene. Born in June 1991, she represents Japan on the international stage.