Rena Kubota will attempt to avenge a previous defeat against Lindsey VanZant when the two fighters rematch at Rizin 20.
The Japanese promotion announced the matchup on Tuesday. Rizin 20 takes place at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on New Year’s Eve and will see Kai Asakura square off against an undetermined opponent for the vacant bantamweight crown. Additionally, Ayaka Hamasaki will face Seo Hee Ham for the super atomweight crown.
Kubota and VanZandt initially squared off in a 112-pound contest at Bellator 222 on June 14, with VanZandt winning via technical submission in the opening stanza.