Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator MMA vs. Rizin 2
Women's Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kana Watanabe
JapanKana Watanabe
13-5-1
RESULT

Kana Watanabe def. Veta Arteaga (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Veta Arteaga
United StatesVeta Arteaga
7-6-0
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Kana Watanabe defeated Veta Arteaga by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Women's Flyweight bout of Bellator MMA vs. Rizin 2, held Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kana Watanabe vs Veta Arteaga?

Kana Watanabe defeated Veta Arteaga by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Women's Flyweight bout of Bellator MMA vs. Rizin 2, held Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Kana Watanabe 66%34% Veta Arteaga

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

13-5-1
Record
7-6-0
1734
Power Index rating
1621
0
Win Streak
0
38
Age
38
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'4"
163 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
64"
163 cm
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Stance
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Women's Flyweight
Weight Class
Women's Flyweight
Japan
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Kana Watanabe

No background on record

Camp Fighter's Flow · Japan

Veta Arteaga

No background on record

Camp Combat Fitness · United States

Striking Profile

3.35
SLpM
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1271%
Str. Acc.
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5.01
SApM
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-180%
Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile

1.98
TD Avg.
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58%
TD Acc.
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60%
TD Def.
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1.70
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kana Watanabe · 2-3
  • L
    Paulina Wisniewska
    PFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee · Apr 11, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 3:15 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Jena Bishop
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 2: First Round · Apr 11, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Liz Carmouche
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 12, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 4:52 · Flyweight
  • W
    Shanna Young
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 3, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 129 lb Catchweight
  • W
    Veta Arteaga
    Bellator MMA vs. Rizin 2 · Jul 30, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Flyweight
Veta Arteaga · 2-3
  • L
    Kana Watanabe
    Bellator MMA vs. Rizin 2 · Jul 30, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Flyweight
  • L
    Sumiko Inaba
    Bellator 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 · Apr 22, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Vanessa Porto
    Bellator 283: Lima vs. Jackson · Jul 22, 2022
    Submission · R2 · 3:47
  • W
    Desiree Yanez
    Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 · Apr 16, 2021
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Flyweight
  • L
    Alejandra Lara
    Bellator Salute: Barnett vs. Markes · Dec 21, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00

Career Averages

Based on 4 fights · 0 fights
44.5
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.75
Avg takedowns
-
5:10
Avg control time
-
87
Career high strikes
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6
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Kana Watanabe
Strike target
Veta Arteaga
81%
Head
-
11%
Body
-
8%
Leg
-
Kana Watanabe
Strike position
Veta Arteaga
34%
Distance
-
40%
Clinch
-
26%
Ground
-