Aya Murakami

is a Japanese mixed martial artist, currently fighting in the microweight division of Jewels, where she is a former microweight champion.

Mixed martial arts career Jewels Murakami made her professional debut against Moeri Suda at Deep Jewels 30 on October 31, 2020. She replaced Rion Noda who withdrew from the fight on October 13, after suffering an injury in training. Although the fight was ruled a majority decision after the two rounds were contested, with one scorecard of 20–18 for Murakami and two even 19–19 scorecards, the victory was awarded to Murakami under the Deep Jewels rules.

Murakami was expected to face Hikaru Aono in the semifinals of the 2021 Deep Jewels Atomweight Grand Prix at Deep Jewels 33 on June 19, 2021. Murakami withdrew from the bout on May 5, 2021, as she was hospitalized due to illness.

Murakami faced Kyoka Minagawa at Deep Jewels 34 on December 19, 2020. She won the fight by a first-round armbar submission.

Murakami faced Mizuki Furuse at Deep Jewels 35 on December 11, 2021. She won the fight by a first-round armbar submission.

Murakami faced Moeri Suda in a rematch at Deep Jewels 38 on September 11, 2022, having previously won by a unanimous decision win in both of their professional debuts. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Murakami faced Mizuki Oshiro at Deep 111 on December 11, 2022. She won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 20—18, 20—17 and 20—16.

Jewels Microweight Champion Murakami faced defending microweight champion Suwanan Boonsorn at Deep Jewels 42 on September 10, 2023. She won the bout by unanimous decision, thus winning the microweight championship.

Murakami made her first Jewels Microweight Championship defense against Saori Oshima at Deep Jewels 45 on May 26, 2024, while simultaneously challenging for the DEEP Women's Microweight Championship. She lost the fight by a first-round technical knockout.

Murakami faced Yuko Kiryu at Deep Jewels 46 on September 8, 2024. She won the fight by a second-round technical submission.

Shooto Murakami faced the undefeated erika at Shooto 2025 Vol.4 on May 18, 2025. She lost the fight by majority decision.

Championships and accomplishments Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Japan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation 2019 All Japan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Light Featherweight 3rd Place (Black belt) 2023 All Japan Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship Light Featherweight 3rd Place (Black belt) 2023 All Japan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Featherweight Runner-up (Black belt) 2024 All Japan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships Featherweight and Openweight 3rd Place (Black belt)

Mixed martial arts Jewels Jewels Microweight Championship (One time; Former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Chiyo Takamoto Decision (majority) Shooto 2026 Vol.2

Tokyo, Japan Win

Mio Shimaya Decision (unanimous) Shooto 2025 Vol.7

Tokyo, Japan Win

Tomoe Katayama Submission (armbar) Shooto 2025 Vol.6

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Erika Gibo Decision (majority) Shooto 2025 Vol.4

Tokyo, Japan Win

Yuko Kiryu Technical Submission (armbar) Deep Jewels 46

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Saori Oshima TKO (punches) Deep Jewels 45

Tokyo, Japan Win

Suwanan Boonsorn Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 42

Tokyo, Japan Win

Sadae Suzumura Decision (unanimous) Deep Osaka Impact 2023

Saitama, Japan Win

Mizuki Oshiro Decision (unanimous) Deep 111

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Moeri Suda Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 38

Tokyo, Japan Win

Mizuki Furuse Submission (armbar) Deep Jewels 35

Tokyo, Japan Win

Yasuko Tamada Submission (armbar) DEEP Tokyo Impact 2021 ~2nd Round~

Tokyo, Japan Win

Kyoka Minagawa Submission (armbar) Deep Jewels 34

Tokyo, Japan Win

Moeri Suda Decision (unanimous) Deep Jewels 30

Tokyo, Japan