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Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Naoki Inoue
RESULT

Naoki Inoue def. Shoko Sato (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Shoko Sato
Masamitsu
4-2-0
Saturday, March 23, 2024
World Memorial Hall, Kobe, Japan

Naoki Inoue defeated Shoko Sato by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 9, held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at World Memorial Hall, Kobe.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Naoki Inoue vs Shoko Sato?

Naoki Inoue defeated Shoko Sato by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 9, held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at World Memorial Hall, Kobe.

Referee
Minoru Toyonaga
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Naoki Inoue 57%43% Shoko Sato

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

11-1-0
Record
4-2-0
1614
Elo rating
1564
1
Win Streak
1
29
Age
38
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

3.67
SLpM
35%
Str. Acc.
3.37
SApM
60%
Str. Def.

Grappling Profile

0.00
TD Avg.
0%
TD Acc.
60%
TD Def.
2.50
Sub. Avg.

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Naoki Inoue · 4-1
  • W
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. HendersonSat, May 23, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono MatsuriWed, Dec 31, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 4Sun, Jul 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 50Sun, Mar 30, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 48Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:55 · Bantamweight
Shoko Sato · 3-2
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52Sat, Mar 7, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:49 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51Sun, Sep 28, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - World Series in KoreaSat, May 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 48Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 9Sat, Mar 23, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
76.0
Avg sig. strikes
0.00
Avg takedowns
3:05
Avg control time
118
Career high strikes
0
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

Naoki Inoue
Strike target
Shoko Sato
79%
Head
4%
Body
17%
Leg
Naoki Inoue
Strike position
Shoko Sato
69%
Distance
13%
Clinch
18%
Ground