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Kanako Murata

14-3-0JapanJapanLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Sofiia Bagishvili · Submission · Sep 5, 2026

14-3-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Vanessa DemopoulosUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green·October 7, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kanako Murata holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Murata has won 14 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Murata lands 2.15 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 3.38 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 7, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'1"155 cm
Weight
115 lbs52 kg
Reach
62"157 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Aug 10, 1993
Age
33
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Sofiia Bagishvili
    JCK Kings 016· Sep 5, 2026· Strawweight· 14-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:31
  2. WIN
    vs Ediana Silva
    UAE Warriors 61· Jul 23, 2025· Strawweight· 13-3 vs 13-5
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Vanessa Demopoulos
    UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green· Oct 7, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 12-3 vs 10-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Virna Jandiroba
    UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 12-2 vs 17-2
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Randa Markos
    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs Dos Anjos· Nov 14, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 12-1 vs 10-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Emily Ducote
    Invicta FC 38· Nov 1, 2019· Strawweight· 11-1 vs 8-6
    SD
  7. WIN
    vs Liana Pirosin
    Invicta FC 35· Jun 7, 2019· Strawweight· 10-1 vs 7-3
    -
    R1 · 2:10
  8. WIN
    vs Saray Orozco
    RIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· Women's Flyweight· 9-1 vs 4-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:12
  9. WIN
    vs Angela Magana
    RIZIN 12· Aug 12, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 8-1 vs 11-10
    SUB
    R2 · 3:53
  10. WIN
    vs Lanchana Green
    RIZIN 10· May 6, 2018· 119 lb Catchweight· 7-1 vs 1-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:54
  11. WIN
    vs Yukari Nabe
    DEEP 79 Impact· Sep 16, 2017· 6-1 vs 2-2
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Claire Fryer
    Pancrase 288· Jul 2, 2017· Strawweight· 5-1 vs 4-3
    UD
  13. LOSS
    vs Rin Nakai
    Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2016· Women's Flyweight· 4-1 vs 17-2-1
    SUB
    R3 · 1:16
  14. WIN
    vs Kyra Batara
    Rizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening Round· Sep 25, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 4-0 vs 5-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Ilona Wijmans
    Shoot Boxing· Jul 7, 2016· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:17
  16. WIN
    vs Maia Stevenson
    KOTC: Firefight· Jun 4, 2016· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 1-4
    TKO
    R3 · 3:43
  17. WIN
    vs Natalia Denisova
    Rizin 1 - Rizin Fighting Federation 1· Apr 17, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 1-0 vs 4-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFreestyle WrestlingJudo
  • 2019Strawweight World Championship · Invicta FC
  • 2012Champion · Asian Championships
  • 2012Champion · All Japan Championships
  • Bronze · Japan National Elementary Championships · youth
  • Champion · Junior Queens Cup · junior
  • Champion · Japan Junior Olympics · junior
  • Champion · All Japan High School Womens Championships · youth
  • JOC Next Symbol Athlete
  • Started in Judo
  • Started in Freestyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Combat Sports Academy

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.15per min
57% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.40per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.38per 15 min
56% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.15per min
57% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.40per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.38per 15 min
56% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.8per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kanako Murata sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1629▲23
Peak
1755Nov 15, 2020
Rated fights
17
15001600170020172019202120232025Apr 17, 2016 · 1547Jun 4, 2016 · 1582Jul 7, 2016 · 1613Sep 25, 2016 · 1646Dec 29, 2016 · 1606Jul 2, 2017 · 1630Sep 16, 2017 · 1646May 6, 2018 · 1666Aug 12, 2018 · 1685Apr 21, 2019 · 1709Jun 7, 2019 · 1733Nov 1, 2019 · 1741Nov 15, 2020 · 1755Jun 19, 2021 · 1723Oct 7, 2023 · 1614Jul 23, 2025 · 1610Sep 5, 2026 · 16291629

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kanako Murata fight next?

Kanako Murata has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kanako Murata's record?

Kanako Murata's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.

Who is Kanako Murata fighting next?

Kanako Murata's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kanako Murata fight last?

Kanako Murata most recently fought Vanessa Demopoulos at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs Green on Saturday, October 7, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Kanako Murata fight in?

Kanako Murata fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Kanako Murata have?

Kanako Murata has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Kanako Murata?

Kanako Murata is 5'1" (155 cm) tall.

How much does Kanako Murata weigh?

Kanako Murata weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Kanako Murata's reach?

Kanako Murata has a reach of 62" (157 cm).

How old is Kanako Murata?

Kanako Murata is 33 years old (born Aug 10, 1993).

Where is Kanako Murata from?

Kanako Murata is from Japan.

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