Kana Watanabe

13-5-1

JapanLast 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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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
DOB: Aug 21, 1988
Age: 38
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Fighter's Flow

Career stats

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.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

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
LOSS
vs Jena Bishop
PFL World Tournament 2: 2025 First Round· Apr 11, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 13-4-1 vs 8-2
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Liz Carmouche
PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 13, 2024· Women's Bantamweight· 13-3-1 vs 22-7
SUB
R3 · 4:52
WIN
vs Shanna Young
PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 4, 2024· Women's Flyweight· 13-2-1 vs 9-6
DEC
R3 · 5:00
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
LOSS
vs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
Bellator 294: Carmouche vs Bennett 2· Apr 21, 2023· 11-2-1 vs 13-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Denise Kielholtz
Bellator 281: MVP vs Storley· May 13, 2022· 11-1-1 vs 6-4
SUB
R2 · 3:03
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
WIN
vs Alejandra Lara
Bellator 255: Pitbull vs Sanchez 2· Apr 2, 2021· 10-0-1 vs 9-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
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
WIN
vs Hee Eun Kang
DEEP JEWELS 26· Oct 21, 2019· Flyweight· 8-0-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:48
WIN
vs Justyna Haba
RIZIN 15· Apr 21, 2019· Women's Flyweight· 7-0-1 vs 1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Soo Min Kang
DEEP JEWELS 23· Mar 8, 2019· Flyweight· 6-0-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 4:33
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
WIN
vs Asami Nakai
DEEP 85 Impact· Aug 26, 2018· Flyweight· 4-0-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Yukari Nabe
DEEP JEWELS 20· Jun 9, 2018· Flyweight· 3-0-1 vs 3-3-1
MD
DRAW
vs Yukari Nabe
DEEP JEWELS 19· Mar 10, 2018· Flyweight· 2-0-1 vs 3-2-1
DEC
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
WIN
vs Hikari Sato
DEEP JEWELS 18· Dec 2, 2017· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 1:32

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: 1675▼31
Peak: 1769Dec 29, 2019
Rated fights: 18

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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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