There is apparently one less fighter competing in the UFC Women’s Strawweight Division because UFC Roster Watch is reporting that the UFC has parted ways with Kanako Murata.
Murata (12-3-0, 1-2-0 UFC) exits the promotion on a two fight losing streak, dropping bouts to the duo of Virna Jandiroba and Vanessa Demopoulos. Murata’s lone win in the UFC came back at UFC Fight Night 182 in November of 2020, where she defeated Randa Markos by unanimous decision. Murata is a former Invicta FC Strawweight Champion, defeating Emily Ducote to win the title at Invicta FC 38.