Naoki Inoue
Last fight: Loss vs Yrysbek Tilenov · Unanimous Decision · Nov 8, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Naoki Inoue holds a professional MMA record of 21-6-0. Inoue has won 21 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 10 by decision. Most recent fight: November 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, PFL, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jun 14, 1997
- Age
- 29
- Nationality
- Japan
- Birthplace
- Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
Latest on Naoki Inoue
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSvs Yrysbek TilenovRIZIN 55· Nov 8, 2026· Bantamweight· 21-6 vs 9-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINPFL Brussels: Habirora vs Henderson· May 23, 2026· Bantamweight· 21-5 vs 15-5DECR3 · 5:00
- LOSSRIZIN Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri· Dec 31, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-5 vs 17-4-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINSuper RIZIN 4· Jul 27, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 25-9-1DECR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZIN 50· Mar 30, 2025· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 37-14DECR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZIN 48· Sep 29, 2024· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 22-8-1TKOR1 · 3:55
- WINvs Shoko SatoRIZIN LANDMARK 9· Mar 23, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 35-16-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSRIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 28-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 13-9SUBR2 · 3:53
- LOSSRIZIN 33· Dec 31, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-3 vs 24-5-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZIN 30· Sep 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 14-10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZIN 28· Jun 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 26-9-4KOR1 · 1:58
- WINvs Yuki MotoyaRIZIN 26· Dec 31, 2020· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 26-10SUBR1 · 3:00
- WINRIZIN 22· Aug 9, 2020· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 20-5-6SUBR1 · 1:40
- WINRIZIN 21· Feb 23, 2020· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 12-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Toshiaki KitadaDEEP 93 Impact· Dec 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 18-13-4SUBR1 · 2:41
- LOSSCFFC 72: Brady vs. Abdul-Hakim· Feb 16, 2019· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 21-7-1UD
- LOSSvs Matt SchnellUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards· Jun 24, 2018· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 12-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Carls John De TomasUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Flyweight· 9-0 vs 8-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tomohiro AdaniyaDEEP 78 Impact· Mar 18, 2017· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 12-10-2MD
- WINvs Yuya ShibataDEEP Cage Impact 2016 in Osaka· Oct 9, 2016· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 12-5SUBR2 · 2:51
- WINvs Go MinamideDEEP 77 Impact x DEEP JEWELS 13· Aug 27, 2016· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 7-3-1MD
- WINvs Naoyuki KatoDEEP Nagoya Impact· Jun 12, 2016· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 11-11-2SUBR1 · 0:44
- WINvs Iyori AkibaDEEP Cage Impact 2016· Apr 23, 2016· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 2-2SUBR1 · 4:32
- WINvs Chikara ShimabukuroDEEP 74 Impact· Dec 20, 2015· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 9-10-4UD
- WINvs Kenji YamanakaDEEP 72 Impact· May 16, 2015· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-2-1SUBR1 · 2:21
- WINvs Kanta SatoDEEP Nagoya Impact· Mar 7, 2015· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 5-3SUBR1 · 2:49
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Icho TomonagaDEEP Future King Tournament 2014· Jan 31, 2015· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:49
- WINvs Gaku SakamotoDEEP Nagoya Impact· Feb 8, 2014· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 3:04
- DRAWDEEP Future King Tournament 2016· Feb 12, 2017· Flyweight· 0-0-1DEC
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2024RIZIN Bantamweight Champion · RIZIN
- 2021RIZIN Bantamweight JAPAN GP 2021 Best Bout (vs Hiromasa Ougikubo)
- 2015DEEP Future King Tournament flyweight winner · DEEP
- Champion · J Network Amateur All Japan · A-League lightweight
- 1st Dan · Karate
- Blue belt · BJJ
- Kickboxing 9-0 · Record
- AGE 7Started in Karate
Camp
- Kill Cliff FC · Florida, United States
- Longo-Weidman MMA
- Serra-Longo Fight Team / Longo and Weidman MMA (LAW MMA) · New York, United States Former
- Karate-do Hakushinkai · Karate · Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan Former
- Sonic Squad · Boxing · Japan Former
Coaches
- Nick Takayuki Suenaga · Boxing coach
Training partners
- Takeya Mizugaki
- Shiro (RISE champion)
- Mizuki Inoue
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Naoki Inoue sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most title fight wins, Bantamweight3
- #1 Most time in the cage, Bantamweight1h 19m
- #2 Most decision wins, Bantamweight2
- #2 Best striking differential, Bantamweight0.76
- #2 Most title fight wins, all divisions3
- #3 Longest average fight time, Bantamweight13:09
- #3 Most knockdowns, Bantamweight2
- #3 Most submission attempts, Bantamweight3
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Naoki Inoue earns per fight.
Official PFL Ranking
Naoki Inoue's standing in the official PFL rankings.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #9 Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Jul 9, 2026
- Times ranked
- 5
Bantamweight
RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection
Naoki Inoue's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.
- Current
- #3 Bantamweight
- Peak
- Champion Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Feb 22, 2020
- Times ranked
- 61
Flyweight
Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1856▼14
- Peak
- 1871Jul 27, 2025
- Rated fights
- 27
Frequently asked questions
When does Naoki Inoue fight next?
Naoki Inoue has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Naoki Inoue's record?
Naoki Inoue's professional MMA record is 21-6-0.
Who is Naoki Inoue fighting next?
Naoki Inoue's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Naoki Inoue fight last?
Naoki Inoue most recently fought Yrysbek Tilenov at RIZIN 55 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Naoki Inoue fight in?
Naoki Inoue fights at Bantamweight.
How many knockouts does Naoki Inoue have?
Naoki Inoue has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.
How tall is Naoki Inoue?
Naoki Inoue is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Naoki Inoue weigh?
Naoki Inoue weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Naoki Inoue's reach?
Naoki Inoue has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Naoki Inoue?
Naoki Inoue is 29 years old (born Jun 14, 1997).
Where is Naoki Inoue from?
Naoki Inoue is from Japan.
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