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Kanako Murata

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Japan, Matsuyama, Ehime
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Age: 33
12
Wins
3
Losses
0
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Last fight

Loss

Kanako MurataKanako Murata
vs
Vanessa DemopoulosVanessa Demopoulos

Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green

  • Pro record 12-3-0
  • UFC record 1-2-0
  • Outside the UFC 11-1-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'1" (155 cm)
Weight:
115 lbs (52 kg)
Reach:
62" (157 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
10th Aug. 1993
Age:
33
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 3 bouts · through 2023-10-07

2.15
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
57%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.40
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
3.4
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
56%
Takedown Accuracy
0.8
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

1-2UFC Record
Decision (33%)
Losses (67%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%
Takedown Accuracy56%
Takedown Defense100%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQNot enough data

3 UFC bouts · 49 division peers

Data through 2023-10-07

CardioNot enough data

2 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2023-10-07

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kanako Murata's professional MMA record?

Kanako Murata has a professional MMA record of 12-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Kanako Murata's UFC record?

Kanako Murata's UFC record is 1-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 11-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Kanako Murata fight next?

Kanako Murata does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Kanako Murata?

Kanako Murata is 33 years old, born August 10, 1993.

How tall is Kanako Murata?

Kanako Murata stands 155 cm (5'1") tall, with a 157 cm (62") reach.

Where is Kanako Murata from?

Kanako Murata is from Japan.

When was Kanako Murata's last fight?

Kanako Murata last fought on October 7, 2023 at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green, losing to Vanessa Demopoulos by unanimous decision.

What were the scorecards for Kanako Murata vs Vanessa Demopoulos?

Kanako Murata lost to Vanessa Demopoulos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green on October 7, 2023. All three judges (Eric Colon, Sal D'amato, Chris Lee) scored the fight 29-28 in Vanessa Demopoulos's favor.

What were the scorecards for Kanako Murata vs Randa Markos?

Kanako Murata defeated Randa Markos by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos on November 14, 2020. All three judges (Junichiro Kamijo, Sal D'amato, Mike Bell) scored the fight 30-27 in Kanako Murata's favor.

Kanako Murata scouting report

Kanako Murata (Japan), a women's strawweight, went 12-3 as a pro and 1-2 in the UFC (11-1 outside it). She debuted at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos on November 14, 2020; her only UFC win came by decision; she lost her last two UFC bouts. Her height of 61 inches is 2.2 inches below the women's strawweight average (63.2 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Vanessa Demopoulos, then 3-2 in the UFC, on October 7, 2023 (UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Kanako Murata vs the women's strawweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 3 UFC bouts (40:00 of fight time).

StatMurataDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.286 in 40:004.10
Significant strike accuracy57%86 of 151 landed46%96
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.496 in 40:004.15
Significant strike defense53.4%110 of 206 avoided53.9%45
Takedowns per 15 minutes3.49 in 40:001.594
Takedown accuracy56.3%9 of 16 landed38.6%82
Takedown defense100%1 of 1 stopped61%—†
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.82 in 40:000.484
Knockdowns per 15 minutes00 in 40:000.124
Control time55.2%22:05 of 40:0021.5%96
Average fight time13:203 bouts12:2655
Height155 cm61″161 cm63.2″
Reach157 cm62″161 cm63.4″
  • Division average and percentile: 49 active women's strawweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC record: 1-2

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0
    Kanako Murata
    Kanako Murata
    vs
    Vanessa Demopoulos
    Vanessa Demopoulos
    Pro record now: 11-9-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. GreenOct 7, 2023Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Kanako Murata
    Kanako Murata
    vs
    Virna Jandiroba
    Virna Jandiroba#3
    Pro record now: 23-5-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    KO/TKOR2 5:00UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. IgeJun 19, 2021Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Kanako Murata
    Kanako Murata
    vs
    Randa Markos
    Randa Markos
    Pro record now: 11-12-1UFC record entering: 6-8-1
    DECUFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos AnjosNov 14, 2020Result & stats

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