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Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
5' 1"
Reach
62"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Japan
Key Stats
80%
Win Rate
50%
Finish Rate
2
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
15
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Kanako Murata brings a 12-3 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as women's strawweight, every single win matters.
The game is built on grappling: 3.4 takedowns per 15 minutes, and opponents spend rounds defending instead of fighting. 4 submission wins say what happens when the defense slips.
He's coming off a loss to Vanessa Demopoulos. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Recent Fights
Vanessa Demopoulos
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 7, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green
Virna Jandiroba
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage R2 · Jun 19, 2021
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige
Randa Markos
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 14, 2020
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos
Emily Ducote
Decision - Split · Nov 2, 2019
Invicta FC 38: Murata vs. Ducote
Liana Pirosin
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1 · Jun 8, 2019
Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez
Latest / Kanako Murata News
Muratalla Vacates IBF Lightweight Title as Cruz-Subkhankulov Looms
With Muratalla (24-0) moving up to 140, the IBF has given Andy Cruz and Artur Subkhankulov 30 days to make a vacant title fight — or face a purse bid.
Sep 7, 2026
William Zepeda Wins WBC Lightweight Title as Roach Runs Winless in Three
Zepeda outboxed Lamont Roach for the vacant WBC 135 lb belt on scores of 117-111 twice and 118-110, moving to 34-1 with an eye on undisputed.
Aug 2, 2026
Muratalla vs Conceicao: Can a 37-Year-Old Vet Crack the IBF Champ?
Raymond Muratalla (24-0, 17 KO) puts his IBF lightweight belt on the line Saturday against former titlist Robson Conceicao, a 37-year-old chasing one last upset.
Jul 31, 2026