Ayaka Watanabe
Japanese mixed martial artist
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Ayaka Watanabe (渡辺彩華, Watanabe Ayaka; born June 14, 1997) is a Japanese mixed martial artist, currently fighting in the super atomweight division of Shooto, where she is the current Shooto Super Atomweight champion in her first reign. A professional competitor since 2020, Watanabe has also competed in Jewels and Pancrase.
| Ayaka Watanabe | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1997 Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan |
| Native name | 渡辺彩華 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Weight | 110 lb (50 kg; 7 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Atomweight |
| Fighting out of | Aichi, Japan |
| Team | Paraestra Kashiwa |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
In her professional mixed martial arts debut, Watanabe was scheduled to face Akari Jinno at Deep Jewels 31 on December 19, 2020. She won the bout by a first-round technical knockout.[1]
Watanabe faced Emi Fujino at Pancrase 28th Neo-Blood Tournament Finals on October 9, 2022, having been brought in to replace Song Hye Yun. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[2]
Shooto
In her Shooto debut, Watanabe faced Mina Kurobe on January 15, 2023, at Shooto 2023 Opening Round. She won the bout by knockout in the second round.[3][4]
Watanabe faced defending Shooto Super Atomweight champion Satomi Takano, at Shooto Colors 1 on May 21, 2023.[5] She won the fight by a second-round technical knockout to win the title.[6]
Watanabe faced Machi Fukuda at Rizin Landmark 6 on October 1, 2023,[7] losing the fight by split decision.[8]
Watanabe faced Park Bo-hyun at Shooto Colors Vol.3 on August 3, 2024.[9] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
Championships and accomplishments
- Shooto
- Shooto Super Atomweight Championship (One time, current)
Mixed martial arts record
| 7 matches | 4 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–3 | Chiyo Takamoto | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Shooto 2026 Vol.5 | July 20, 2026 | 3 | 2:41 | Tokyo, Japan | Defended the Shooto Super Atomweight Championship. |
| Loss | 3–3 | Park Bo-hyun | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Colors Vol.3 | August 3, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Machi Fukuda | Decision (split) | Rizin Landmark 6 | October 1, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Nagoya, Japan | Return to Strawweight. |
| Win | 3–1 | Satomi Takano | TKO (head kick and punches) | Shooto Colors Vol.1 | May 21, 2023 | 2 | 2:36 | Tokyo, Japan | Won the Shooto Super Atomweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–1 | Mina Kurobe | KO (punch) | Shooto 2023 Vol.1 | January 15, 2023 | 2 | 2:29 | Tokyo, Japan | Super Atomweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Emi Fujino | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrase – 28th Neo-Blood Tournament Finals | October 10, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Akari Jinno | TKO (referee stoppage) | Deep Jewels 31 | December 19, 2020 | 1 | 4:56 | Tokyo, Japan | Strawweight debut. |