Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 281: MVP vs. Storley
2 rounds scheduled
Denise Kielholtz
NetherlandsDenise Kielholtz
“Miss Dynamite”
9-6-0
RESULT

Kana Watanabe def. Denise Kielholtz (Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:03
WIN
Kana Watanabe
JapanKana Watanabe
13-5-1
Friday, May 13, 2022
OVO Arena Wembley, London, England

Kana Watanabe defeated Denise Kielholtz by Submission in round 2 (3:03) in the bout of Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley, held Friday, May 13, 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley, London.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denise Kielholtz vs Kana Watanabe?

Kana Watanabe defeated Denise Kielholtz by Submission in round 2 (3:03) in the bout of Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley, held Friday, May 13, 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley, London.

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

Win probability

Denise Kielholtz 43%57% Kana Watanabe

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

9-6-0
Record
13-5-1
1668
Power Index rating
1717
0
Win Streak
0
37
Age
38
5'3"
160 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
66"
168 cm
Reach
66"
168 cm
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Stance
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Netherlands
Nationality
Japan

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Denise Kielholtz

No background on record

Camp Team Schrijber · Netherlands

Kana Watanabe

No background on record

Camp Fighter's Flow · Japan

Striking Profile

3.70
SLpM
3.35
45%
Str. Acc.
1271%
5.47
SApM
5.01
42%
Str. Def.
-180%

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
1.98
-
TD Acc.
58%
0%
TD Def.
60%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
1.70

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Denise Kielholtz · 4-1
  • L
    Dakota Ditcheva
    PFL New York: Nurmagomedov vs. Colgan · Jul 31, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Antonia Silvaneide
    PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis · Feb 7, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Sumiko Inaba
    Bellator 301: Amosov vs. Jackson · Nov 17, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    Paula Cristina
    Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards · May 12, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Flyweight
  • W
    Paula Bittencourt
    Bellator 296 · May 12, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · Flyweight
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 10, 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

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 4 fights
55.5
Avg sig. strikes
44.5
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.75
0:41
Avg control time
5:10
59
Career high strikes
87
0
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Denise Kielholtz
Strike target
Kana Watanabe
27%
Head
81%
16%
Body
11%
57%
Leg
8%
Denise Kielholtz
Strike position
Kana Watanabe
93%
Distance
34%
7%
Clinch
40%
0%
Ground
26%