Kanako Murata is a 29 year old Female fighter from Japan with a 12-2-0 pro MMA record. Murata most recently fought Virna Jandiroba at UFC Fight Night on Saturday June 19, 2021. Kanako Murata lost to Virna Jandiroba by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 2 in the Strawweight division.
Kanako Murata has 12 wins with a 50% finish rate, including 2 by knockout, 4 by submission, 6 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12-1-0 | Virna Jandiroba |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-19 | Strawweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Randa Markos |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-11-14 | Strawweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Emily Ducote |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Invicta FC 38 | 2019-11-01 | Strawweight | IFC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Liana Pirosin |
SUB
R1 2:10
|
Invicta FC 35 | 2019-06-07 | Strawweight | IFC |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Saray Orozco |
SUB
R2 2:12
|
RIZIN 15 | 2019-04-21 | 57 kg | RFF |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Angela Magana |
SUB
R2 3:53
|
RIZIN 12 | 2018-08-12 | 53 kg | RFF |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Lanchana Green |
SUB
R1 4:52
|
RIZIN 10 | 2018-05-06 | 54 kg | RFF |
| Win | 5-1-0 | Yukari Nabe |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
DEEP 79 Impact | 2017-09-16 | 55 kg | |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Claire Fryer |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Pancrase 288 | 2017-07-02 | Strawweight | |
| Loss | 4-0-0 | Rin Nakai |
SUB
R3 1:16
|
RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2016 | 2016-12-29 | 57 kg | RFF |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Kyra Batara |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2016 | 2016-09-25 | 52 kg | RFF |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Ilona Wijmans |
KO/TKO
R1 1:17
|
Shoot Boxing | 2016-07-07 | Flyweight | SB |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Maia Kahaunaele |
KO/TKO
R3 3:43
|
KOTC | 2016-06-04 | Flyweight | KOTC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Natalya Denisova |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
RIZIN FF 1 | 2016-04-17 | 53 kg | RFF |
Murata made her professional debut against Natalya Denisova on April 17, 2016, fighting on the main card of RIZIN FF 1.
She made a winning start to her career, defeating Natalya Denisova who carried a 4-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Kanako Murata beat Natalya Denisova by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Murata made her debut in the UFC against Randa Markos on November 14, 2020, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos having compiled a 11-1-0 professional MMA record.
Kanako Murata beat Randa Markos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since her debut, Murata has gone on to fight a total of 2 more times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 1-1-0.
Murata's last win came against Randa Markos at UFC Fight Night on Saturday November 14, 2020. Kanako Murata beat Randa Markos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Murata is not currently booked for any fights.
Murata's last loss came against Virna Jandiroba at UFC Fight Night on Saturday June 19, 2021. Kanako Murata lost to Virna Jandiroba by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 2.
Murata has fought 2 times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 1-1-0.
Murata has knocked out 2 opponents.
Murata has submitted 4 opponents.
Murata has been knocked out 1 times.
Murata has been submitted 1 times.
