Kenji Kato

16-14-0

JapanLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-1

Last fight: Win vs Junya Hibino · TKO · Oct 11, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Kazuma KuramotoTKO · R1 4:16

RIZINRIZIN Trigger 2nd·February 23, 2022

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Kenji Kato holds a professional MMA record of 16-14-0. Kato has won 16 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Most recent fight: February 23, 2022. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 134 lbs61 kg
DOB: Oct 20, 1990
Age: 36
Team: 3POUND K.O.SHOOTO GYM
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan

Career history

WIN
vs Junya Hibino
DEEP Hamamatsu Impact 2026 2nd Round· Oct 11, 2026· Bantamweight· 16-14 vs 8-9
TKO
R1 · 4:31
LOSS
vs Shohei Nose
Shooto Torao 35· May 11, 2025· Bantamweight· 15-14 vs 14-6-2
SUB
R1 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Reo Hitomi
Shooto 2024 Vol.5· Jul 21, 2024· Bantamweight· 15-13 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 0:34
LOSS
vs Teppei Suwabe
DEEP CAGE IMPACT 2024 in Hamamatsu· May 12, 2024· Bantamweight· 15-12 vs 12-11-1
UD
LOSS
vs Su Sung Cho
Shooto 2023 Vol.5· Jul 23, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-11 vs 5-0
TKO
R3 · 4:17
LOSS
vs Loibe Neto
Shooto 2023· Jan 15, 2023· 15-10 vs 6-3
TKO
R2 · 4:37
LOSS
vs Joji Goto
Shooto 2022 Vol.6· Sep 19, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-9 vs 14-5-1
TKO
R2 · 3:52
WIN
vs Daiki Tsubota
Shooto 2022 Vol.4 in Osaka· Jul 2, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-8 vs 10-10-3
TKO
R1 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Kazuma Kuramoto
RIZIN Trigger 2nd· Feb 23, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-8 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 4:16
WIN
vs Katsuya Fujiwara
RIZIN Trigger 1st· Nov 28, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 1:21
WIN
vs Kaito Sakamaki
Shooto 2021 Vol.3· May 16, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-7 vs 15-12-1
TKO
R3 · 4:43
LOSS
vs Nobuki Fujii
Shooto 2021· Jan 30, 2021· Featherweight· 12-7 vs 18-11-3
UD
WIN
vs Erson Yamamoto
RIZIN 22· Aug 9, 2020· Bantamweight· 12-6 vs 3-5
KO
R1 · 3:32
LOSS
vs Yuto Hokamura
RIZIN 21· Feb 23, 2020· Bantamweight· 11-6 vs 13-8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Yo Saito
Shooto Gig Tokyo Vol.29· Dec 22, 2019· Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 18-15-3
TKO
R3 · 1:51
WIN
vs Takato Takahashi
Shooto Gig Tokyo Vol.28· Oct 20, 2019· Bantamweight· 10-5 vs 2-5-2
UD
LOSS
vs Kota Onojima
Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour 6th Round· Jul 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-5 vs 12-4-1
UD
LOSS
vs Mamoru Uoi
Shooto 30th Anniversary Tour at Korakuen Hall· May 6, 2019· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 21-6-5
TKO
R2 · 0:16
WIN
vs Kunihisa Sasa
Shooto· Jul 15, 2018· Bantamweight· 9-3 vs 4-1
MD
WIN
vs Hideto Okada
Shooto: Gig Tokyo 25· Apr 22, 2018· Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 6-10-7
SD
WIN
vs Yusuke Matsushita
Shooto: Gig Tokyo 24· Feb 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 3-7-1
TKO
R1 · 4:23
WIN
vs Yoshizumi Kobayashi
Shooto Infinity League Finals 2017· Dec 17, 2017· Bantamweight· 6-3 vs 0-2-2
TKO
R2 · 0:47
WIN
vs Yusaku Hayashi
DEEP Hamamatsu Impact 2017· Oct 1, 2017· Bantamweight· 5-3 vs 5-4-1
TKO
R1 · 3:30
WIN
vs Ryota Kobayashi
GRACHAN 29 x 1MC vol. 3· May 14, 2017· Bantamweight· 4-3 vs 2-3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Yusuke Kamata
Shooto: Gig Tokyo 20· Feb 27, 2016· Bantamweight· 3-3 vs 1-0
MD
LOSS
vs Daisuke Endo
DEEP Fujisan Matsuri· May 25, 2014· Bantamweight· 3-2 vs 12-6-2
UD
WIN
vs Kosuke Kobayashi
DEEP Hamamatsu Impact 2013· Sep 15, 2013· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 2:48
WIN
vs Shinya Tanamori
Battle Code· Oct 21, 2012· 2-1 vs 2-3-1
DEC
WIN
vs Shoji Takada
DEEP Cage Impact 2012· Sep 16, 2012· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 1:19
LOSS
vs Unknown opponent
DEEP· Sep 27, 2009· 0-1
SUB

Recent & upcoming opponents

RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Kenji Kato's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #10 Bantamweight
First ranked: Aug 9, 2020
Times ranked: 14

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1562▲12
Peak: 1649Jul 15, 2018
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kenji Kato fight next?

Kenji Kato has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kenji Kato's record?

Kenji Kato's professional MMA record is 16-14-0.

Who is Kenji Kato fighting next?

Kenji Kato's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kenji Kato fight last?

Kenji Kato most recently fought Kazuma Kuramoto at RIZIN Trigger 2nd on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kenji Kato fight in?

Kenji Kato fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Kenji Kato have?

Kenji Kato has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Kenji Kato?

Kenji Kato is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Kenji Kato weigh?

Kenji Kato weighs 134 lbs (61 kg).

How old is Kenji Kato?

Kenji Kato is 36 years old (born Oct 20, 1990).

Where is Kenji Kato from?

Kenji Kato is from Japan.

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