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Kana Watanabe

13-5-1JapanJapanLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Paulina Wisniewska · TKO · Apr 11, 2026

13-5-1 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Paulina WisniewskaTKO · R2 3:15
PFLPFL Chicago: Pettis vs McKee·April 11, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kana Watanabe holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-1. Watanabe has won 13 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Aug 21, 1988
Age
38
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Paulina Wisniewska
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs McKee· Apr 11, 2026· Women's Flyweight· 13-5-1 vs 7-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:15
  2. LOSS
    vs Jena Bishop
    PFL World Tournament 2: 2025 First Round· Apr 11, 2025· Women's Flyweight· 13-4-1 vs 8-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Liz Carmouche
    PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 13, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 13-3-1 vs 22-7
    SUB
    R3 · 4:52
  4. WIN
    vs Shanna Young
    PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 4, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 13-2-1 vs 9-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Veta Arteaga
    Bellator MMA vs Rizin 2· Jul 30, 2023· Women's Flyweight· 12-2-1 vs 7-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
    Bellator 294: Carmouche vs Bennett 2· Apr 21, 2023· 11-2-1 vs 13-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Denise Kielholtz
    Bellator 281: MVP vs Storley· May 13, 2022· 11-1-1 vs 6-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:03
  8. LOSS
    vs Liz Carmouche
    Bellator 261: Johnson vs Moldavsky· Jun 25, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 10-1-1 vs 16-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:35
  9. WIN
    vs Alejandra Lara
    Bellator 255: Pitbull vs Sanchez 2· Apr 2, 2021· 10-0-1 vs 9-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Ilara Joanne
    Bellator 237: Fedor vs Rampage· Dec 29, 2019· Women's Flyweight· 9-0-1 vs 9-5
    TKO
    R3 · 4:39
  11. WIN
    vs Hee Eun Kang
    DEEP JEWELS 26· Oct 21, 2019· Flyweight· 8-0-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:48
  12. WIN
    vs Justyna Haba
    RIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· Women's Flyweight· 7-0-1 vs 1-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Soo Min Kang
    DEEP JEWELS 23· Mar 8, 2019· Flyweight· 6-0-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:33
  14. WIN
    vs Shizuka Sugiyama
    RIZIN Heisei's Last Yarennoka!· Dec 31, 2018· Women's Flyweight· 5-0-1 vs 16-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:11
  15. WIN
    vs Asami Nakai
    DEEP 85 Impact· Aug 26, 2018· Flyweight· 4-0-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:20
  16. WIN
    vs Yukari Nabe
    DEEP JEWELS 20· Jun 9, 2018· Flyweight· 3-0-1 vs 3-3-1
    MD
  17. DRAW
    vs Yukari Nabe
    DEEP JEWELS 19· Mar 10, 2018· Flyweight· 2-0-1 vs 3-2-1
    DEC
  18. WIN
    vs Shizuka Sugiyama
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· Women's Flyweight· 2-0 vs 15-5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Hikari Sato
    DEEP JEWELS 18· Dec 2, 2017· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:32

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseJudo
  • AGE 7Started in Judo

Camp

  • Fighter's Flow

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Flyweight roster (79 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power95
Kick power62
Punch speed48
Kick speed49
Accuracy47
Takedowns95
Ground striking95
Submissions93
Chin94
Body strength65
Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 13-5-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.35per min
64% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.01per min
1% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.26per 15 min
62% success
Takedowns stuffed40%
Submission attempts1.7per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kana Watanabe sits in the top 25.

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Official PFL Ranking

Kana Watanabe's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#9 Women's Flyweight
First ranked
Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked
1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1676▼32
Peak
1769Dec 29, 2019
Rated fights
18
15001600170020182020202220242026Dec 2, 2017 · 1548Dec 29, 2017 · 1590Jun 9, 2018 · 1622Aug 26, 2018 · 1654Dec 31, 2018 · 1699Mar 8, 2019 · 1722Apr 21, 2019 · 1735Oct 21, 2019 · 1747Dec 29, 2019 · 1769Apr 2, 2021 · 1755Jun 25, 2021 · 1717May 13, 2022 · 1744Apr 22, 2023 · 1733Jul 30, 2023 · 1748Apr 4, 2024 · 1760Jun 13, 2024 · 1732Apr 12, 2025 · 1708Apr 11, 2026 · 16761676

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kana Watanabe fight next?

Kana Watanabe has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kana Watanabe's record?

Kana Watanabe's professional MMA record is 13-5-1.

Who is Kana Watanabe fighting next?

Kana Watanabe's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kana Watanabe fight last?

Kana Watanabe most recently fought Paulina Wisniewska at PFL Chicago: Pettis vs McKee on Saturday, April 11, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kana Watanabe fight in?

Kana Watanabe fights at Women's Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Kana Watanabe have?

Kana Watanabe has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Kana Watanabe?

Kana Watanabe is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Kana Watanabe weigh?

Kana Watanabe weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Kana Watanabe's reach?

Kana Watanabe has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Kana Watanabe?

Kana Watanabe is 38 years old (born Aug 21, 1988).

Where is Kana Watanabe from?

Kana Watanabe is from Japan.

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