Natalya Kuzyutina defeated Rena Kubato by guillotine choke in the second round at Super Rizin 5, having dominated her opponent for the first round and a half before finishing the fight with a one-armed guillotine. The victory improves Kuzyutina's record to 11-1 and positions her as one of the top title contenders in Rizin.
Natalya Kuzyutina turned in one of the most impressive performances at Super Rizin 5 on September 10, submitting Rena Kubato with a one-arm guillotine choke in the second round to extend her winning streak and cement her standing as a top contender in Rizin.
Kuzyutina was in complete control from the opening bell, dominating the first round and carrying that momentum well into the second before seizing her opportunity and locking in the one-armed guillotine to force the tap. The victory pushes her record to 11-1, a mark that speaks to her consistency and finishing ability on the Rizin circuit.
Kubato came into the fight looking to establish herself against one of the promotion's elite fighters, but Kuzyutina gave her little room to work. The Russian grappler's ability to control the pace and dictate where the fight took place proved too much for Kubato to overcome across the roughly two and a half rounds of action.
Why it matters
- The finish improves Kuzyutina to 11-1 and strengthens her case as the next in line for a Rizin title shot.
- A dominant, submission-ending performance carries more weight with promoters than a decision win, raising Kuzyutina's profile heading into the next booking cycle.
- The one-arm guillotine is a high-level, technically demanding finish that signals her grappling arsenal is well-rounded and dangerous from multiple positions.
