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3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Naoki Inoue
RESULT

Naoki Inoue def. Soo Chul Kim (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:55
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Naoki Inoue defeated Soo Chul Kim by TKO in round 1 (3:55) in the bout of RIZIN 48, held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Betting Odds

Naoki Inoue
+134
43% implied win probability
Open: +129Best: +145
Soo Chul Kim
-177
64% implied win probability
Open: -175Best: -175

Average moneyline across 3 sportsbooks.

SportsbookNaoki InoueSoo Chul Kim
BetOnline+145-175
Betway+130-175
MyBookie+128-180

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Naoki Inoue vs Soo Chul Kim?

Naoki Inoue defeated Soo Chul Kim by TKO in round 1 (3:55) in the bout of RIZIN 48, held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Masato Fukuda
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Naoki Inoue 71%29% Soo Chul Kim

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

11-1-0
Record
2-3-0
1839
Power Index rating
1687
1
Win Streak
0
29
Age
34
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
67"
170 cm
Orthodox
Stance
-
Japan
Nationality
South Korea

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. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri · Dec 31, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Super Rizin 4 · Jul 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    RIZIN 50 · Mar 30, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • W
    RIZIN 48 · Sep 29, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:55
Soo Chul Kim · 2-2
  • W
    Road FC 76 · Mar 15, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - World Series in Korea · May 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • NC
    Road FC 71 · Dec 29, 2024
    No Contest · R1 · 1:02 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Road FC 70 · Oct 27, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Bantamweight
  • L
    RIZIN 48 · Sep 29, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:55

Head-to-Head History

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
Soo Chul Kim
79%
Head
-
4%
Body
-
17%
Leg
-
Naoki Inoue
Strike position
Soo Chul Kim
85%
Distance
-
6%
Clinch
-
9%
Ground
-