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Kana Watanabe
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Kana Watanabe

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kana Watanabe holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. Kana 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. In the UFC, Kana Watanabe lands 1.09 significant strikes per minute with 64% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
DOB
1988-08-21
Age
38
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.09per min
64% accuracy
Strikes absorbed11.39per min
1% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Paulina Wisniewska
    PFLPFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKee· Apr 11, 2026· Bantamweight· 13-4-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:15
  2. LOSS
    vs Jena Bishop
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 2: First Round· Apr 11, 2025· Flyweight· 13-3-1 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Liz Carmouche
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 12, 2024· Flyweight· 13-2-1 vs 21-7
    SUB
    R3 · 4:52
  4. WIN
    vs Shanna Young
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 3, 2024· 129 lb Catchweight· 12-2-1 vs 9-5
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Veta Arteaga
    Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN 2· Jul 29, 2023· Flyweight· 11-2-1 vs 7-5
    UD
  6. LOSS
    vs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
    Bellator 295· Apr 22, 2023· Flyweight· 11-1-1 vs 12-2
    SD
  7. WIN
    vs Denise Kielholtz
    Bellator 281· May 13, 2022· Flyweight· 10-1-1 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R2 · 3:03
  8. LOSS
    vs Liz Carmouche
    Bellator 261· Jun 25, 2021· Flyweight· 10-0-1 vs 15-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:35
  9. WIN
    vs Alejandra Lara
    Bellator 255· Apr 2, 2021· Flyweight· 9-0-1 vs 9-3
    SD
  10. WIN
    vs Ilara Joanne
    Bellator 237· Dec 28, 2019· Flyweight· 8-0-1 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R3 · 4:39
  11. WIN
    vs Hee Eun Kang
    DEEP JEWELS 26· Oct 21, 2019· Flyweight· 7-0-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 1:48
  12. WIN
    vs Justyna Haba
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 15· Apr 21, 2019· Flyweight· 6-0-1 vs 1-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Soo Min Kang
    DEEP JEWELS 23· Mar 8, 2019· Flyweight· 5-0-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:33
  14. WIN
    vs Shizuka Sugiyama
    RIZINRizin FF - Heisei's Last Yarennoka!· Dec 31, 2018· Flyweight· 4-0-1 vs 16-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:11
  15. WIN
    vs Asami Nakai
    DEEP 85 Impact· Aug 26, 2018· Flyweight· 3-0-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:20
  16. WIN
    vs Yukari Nabe
    DEEP JEWELS 20· Jun 9, 2018· Flyweight· 2-0-1 vs 3-2-1
    MD
  17. DRAW
    vs Yukari Nabe
    DEEP JEWELS 19· Mar 10, 2018· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 3-2
    DEC
  18. WIN
    vs Shizuka Sugiyama
    RIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 15-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Hikari Sato
    DEEP JEWELS 18· Dec 2, 2017· Flyweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R2 · 1:32

Career history data via Tapology.

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
1673▼33
Peak
1769Dec 28, 2019
Rated fights
18
15001600170020182020202220242026Dec 2, 2017 · 1548Dec 29, 2017 · 1591Jun 9, 2018 · 1623Aug 26, 2018 · 1654Dec 31, 2018 · 1699Mar 8, 2019 · 1722Apr 21, 2019 · 1736Oct 21, 2019 · 1747Dec 28, 2019 · 1769Apr 2, 2021 · 1755Jun 25, 2021 · 1717May 13, 2022 · 1745Apr 22, 2023 · 1734Jul 29, 2023 · 1749Apr 4, 2024 · 1761Jun 13, 2024 · 1730Apr 11, 2025 · 1706Apr 11, 2026 · 16731673

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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 Bantamweight.

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.