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Naoki Inoue vs Shoko Sato

Naoki Inoue is 11-1-0; Shoko Sato is 38-18-2. Shoko Sato is 10 years older than Naoki Inoue. Naoki Inoue is 1" · 3 cm taller than Shoko Sato. They have met once: Naoki Inoue 1, Shoko Sato 0.

Naoki Inoue
Japan
Naoki Inoue
11-1-0
DECSDUD
Met once
Shoko Sato
Japan
Shoko Sato
“Masamitsu” · 38-18-2
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Style & credentials

Naoki Inoue

No background on record

Camp · Longo-Weidman MMA · Japan
Shoko Sato

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

77%
Head
57%
6%
Body
16%
17%
Leg
27%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Naoki Inouelast 6 fights
55%19%26%
Shoko Satolast 5 fights
50%29%21%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Naoki Inoue· from fights outside the UFC Shoko Sato· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.423.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Naoki Inoue · Average · better than 51% of UFC fightersShoko Sato · Below avg · better than 37% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.392.19
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Naoki Inoue · Good · better than 82% of UFC fightersShoko Sato · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.140.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Naoki Inoue · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fightersShoko Sato · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
20%0%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Naoki Inoue · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fightersShoko Sato · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
35%53%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Naoki Inoue · Poor · better than 10% of UFC fightersShoko Sato · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.100.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Naoki Inoue · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersShoko Sato · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.42
Strikes landed / min
3.00
2.39
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.19
0.14 / 0.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.00
20%
Takedown accuracy
0%
35%
Takedown defence
53%
3:25
Control time / fight
3:42
1.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Naoki Inoue8 fights · by range and by target
Range
65%Distance · 294
21%Clinch · 93
14%Ground · 65
Target
77%Head · 286
6%Body · 22
17%Leg · 65

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Shoko Sato5 fights · by range and by target
Range
56%Distance · 195
36%Clinch · 124
9%Ground · 30
Target
57%Head · 129
16%Body · 35
27%Leg · 61

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Naoki InoueShoko Sato

Frequently asked questions

Have Naoki Inoue and Shoko Sato ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at RIZIN LANDMARK 9 (Sat, Mar 23, 2024), where Naoki Inoue won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Naoki Inoue and Shoko Sato?

Naoki Inoue is 11-1-0 and Shoko Sato is 38-18-2.

Who has the longer reach, Naoki Inoue or Shoko Sato?

Neither. Both have a 71" · 180 cm reach.

Who is taller, Naoki Inoue or Shoko Sato?

Naoki Inoue is taller at 5'9" · 175 cm; Shoko Sato stands 5'8" · 173 cm.

Who is older, Naoki Inoue or Shoko Sato?

Shoko Sato is 39 and Naoki Inoue is 29.

Who has more finishes, Naoki Inoue or Shoko Sato?

Naoki Inoue has 11 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission); Shoko Sato has 24 wins (20 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission).

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