Kanako Murata

MMA Record: 12-3-0
UFC Record: 1-2-0
Weight Class: Women's Strawweight

Kanako Murata - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Kanako Murata has 1 wins in the UFC. Kanako Murata lands an average of 2.15 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.38 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Kanako Murata, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 12 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws throughout her career. Competing primarily in the 115 lbs weight class, she stands at 5' 1" with a reach of 62". In terms of fighting style, Murata demonstrates a significant strikes per minute average of 2.15, showcasing her offensive prowess. Her striking accuracy is commendable at 56%, while absorbing an average of 2.4 strikes per minute indicates her resilience in the octagon. With a strike defense of 53%, she effectively defends against opponents' attacks. Murata has demonstrated impressive takedown abilities, averaging 3.38 takedowns per 15 minutes and maintaining a takedown accuracy of 56%. Her submission attempts per 15 minutes stand at 0.8, indicating a preference for striking over grappling. One of Murata's most notable victories came against Randa Markos, who held an ELO rating of 975. In her most recent fights, she competed on November 14, 2020, where she won against Randa Markos via unanimous decision. However, her subsequent bouts have resulted in losses; first to Virna Jandiroba via KO/TKO in June 2021 and more recently to Vanessa Demopoulos on October 7, 2023, also via unanimous decision.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 975

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 1'
Weight
Women's Strawweight
Reach
62'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Aug 10 1993
Age
32
Peak ELO
1015
ELO Rank
1804 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
44-24-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1013.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
978.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.15
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
56%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.4
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
53%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.38
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
56%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Kanako Murata Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2023-10-07 UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green Vanessa Demopoulos U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2021-06-19 UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige Virna Jandiroba KO/TKO 2 5:00 Loss
2020-11-14 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos Randa Markos U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

Kanako Murata ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2023-10-07 Vanessa Demopoulos 1004 Loss -16 983
2 2021-06-19 Virna Jandiroba 1015 Loss -16 999
1 2020-11-14 Randa Markos 975 Win +15 1015

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