Kanako Murata

Kanako Murata
Born (1993-08-10) August 10, 1993 (age 31)
Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Native name村田夏南子
Height156 cm (5 ft 1 in)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionStrawweight
Flyweight
StyleWrestling, Judo
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofDublin, California, United States
TeamCombat Sports Academy (2019–present)[1]
TrainerKazunori Yokota
RankPurple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[1]
Years active2016–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision6
Losses3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Women's wrestling
Representing  Japan
Asian Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Gumi, South Korea -55kg
Silver medal – second place 2013 New Delhi, India -55kg
Silver medal – second place 2015 Doha, Qatar -55kg
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Kazan, Russia -55kg

Kanako Murata (村田 夏南子, born August 10, 1993) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and former wrestler, who competes in the Strawweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2016, Murata has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Rizin Fighting Federation and Invicta FC where she is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion.

  1. ^ a b Mark Pickering (November 10, 2020). "Kanako Murata Always Destined To Be A Fighter". Ultimate Fighting Championship.