Fighter

Kanako Murata

13-3-0

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Kanako Murata holds a professional MMA record of 13-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. Kanako Murata has won 13 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Kanako Murata lands 2.15 significant strikes per minute with 56% 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: 1993-08-10
Age: 33
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 12-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.15per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.40per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.38per 15 min

56% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Kanako Murata earns per fight.

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Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1612▲24
Peak: 1757Nov 15, 2020
Rated fights: 16

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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 13-3-0.

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 3 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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