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Mari Kaneko was born on 24 June, 1972 in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese karateka and MMA fighter. Discover Mari Kaneko's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

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Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 24 June, 1972
Birthday 24 June
Birthplace Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Mari Kaneko Height, Weight & Measurements

At 51 years old, Mari Kaneko height is 1.50m and Weight 54 kg.

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Height 1.50m
Weight 54 kg
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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Mari Kaneko Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mari Kaneko worth at the age of 51 years old? Mari Kaneko’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. She is from Japan. We have estimated Mari Kaneko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Mari Kaneko (金子 真理) is a Japanese female karateka and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.

Kaneko has competed for MMA promotions Ax, Smackgirl, Deep and Jewels.

1972

Kaneko was born on June 24, 1972 in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

1999

In 1999, Kaneko won the All-Japan Amateur Shooto Championships in the women's flyweight and also the bantamweight divisions of East Japan.

In 1999 Kaneko was the runner-up in the Real Fighting Karate-do Championships, repeating this feat in 2000.

2000

In 2000, she conquered the Central Japan Amateur Shooto Championships in the featherweight division.

Kaneko made her MMA debut on November 12, 2000 at Club Fight Round 1 where she was defeated by Japanese women's MMA pioneer Yoko Takahashi via submission (achilles lock).

At Smackgirl: Episode 0 on December 17, 2000, Kaneko defeated Miwako Ishihara in 36 seconds with an armbar submission.

2001

From 2001 to 2003 she won the Real Fighting Karate-do Championships and was the runner up in 2004.

Kaneko got her second submission loss against Ikuma Hoshino, who defeated Kaneko with a guillotine choke on July 26, 2001 at Smackgirl: Indeed.

At Smackgirl: Burning Night on August 23, 2001 Kaneko defeated Mika Harigai with an armbar submission in the first round.

On December 26, 2001, Kaneko was knocked out with knees in the first round by at the time debutant Izumi Noguchi at Ax Vol. 2: we want to shine.

2002

Kaneko rebounded with an armbar submission victory over Naoko Torashima at Smackgirl: God Bless You on March 2, 2002.

Kaneko was defeated again by a MMA debutant when she faced Tomomi Sunaba, who won by split decision on May 6, 2002 at Smackgirl: Golden Gate 2002.

On August 4, 2002 at Smackgirl: Summer Gate 2002 Kaneko defeated kickboxer Hisae Watanabe by armbar submission in the second round.

Kaneko got another win on October 5, 2002 at Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Opening Round, where she defeated Aya Koyama by unanimous decision during the first round of the middleweight tournament.

At Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Episode 2 on November 9, 2002 during the semi-finals of the middleweight tournament, Kaneko was able to avenge her previous defeat at the hands of Tomomi Sunaba, defeating Sunaba this time by unanimous decision and advancing to the final.

On December 29, 2002 at Smackgirl: Japan Cup 2002 Grand Final, Kaneko faced MMA star Yuka Tsuji, who defeated Kaneko by unanimous decision in the final of the middleweight tournament.

Kaneko participated in three MMA tag matches in a one-day tournament at Smackgirl: Strongest Tag Tournament 2002 on July 6, 2002 in which she was partnered with Miwako Ishihara and both defeated Yoko Takahashi and Hisae Watanebe in the first round, Aya Koyama and Hikaru Shinohara in the semi-finals, and Naoko Torashima and Kazue Terui in the final to win the tournament.

2003

At the event Arkadia held in Hakuba, Nagano, Kaneko defeated Keiko Matsukawa via armbar submission in the first round on March 29, 2003.

In a rematch of their 2001, Kaneko and Izumi Noguchi fought at the event Smackgirl: Third Season V on July 6, 2003, with Noguchi winning the bout by unanimous decision.

2004

On May 7, 2004, Kaneko participated in the event Golden Muscle Women's MMA: Strongest Queen Tournament (黄金筋肉 女子総合格闘技 最強女王決定トーナメント) where she defeated Asami Kodera via submission (rear naked choke) in the first round of the tournament, actress, pro-wrestler and race queen Mizuho Ishikawa via submission (armbar) in the semi-finals before finally losing the final against Hisae Watanabe, whom Kaneko had defeated in 2002, via unanimous decision.

2005

At Deep 18th Impact on February 12, 2005, Kaneko tied with Satoko Shinashi, the second women at the time to get a draw against the then unbeaten Shinashi.

Kaneko and Satoko Shinashi had an immediate rematch at Deep 19th Impact on July 8, 2005 in which Shinashi defeated Kaneko by unanimous decision.

This was also Kaneko retirement match from MMA.

2009

In 2009 and 2010 Kaneko was the runner up of the All-Japan Real Fighting Karate Championships -52 kg, being defeated in the final both times by Saori Ishioka.

After returning to karate competitions, Kaneko also returned to MMA on December 11, 2009 at Jewels 6th ring, defeating Abe Ani Combat Club member Rina Tomita by unanimous decision after dominating the fight despite her four-year absence.