Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Bantamweight3 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 Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 48, held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

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 Bantamweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 48, held Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Masato Fukuda
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Naoki Inoue 61%39% Soo Chul Kim

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
2-3-0
1628
Elo rating
1548
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
Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
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. 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
Soo Chul Kim · 2-3
  • L
    Rizin FF - World Series in KoreaSat, May 31, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 48Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:55 · Bantamweight
  • W
    RIZIN 46Mon, Apr 29, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 0:06
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 46Mon, Apr 29, 2024
    Knockout · R2 · 0:06 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 40: Bellator MMA vs. RizinSat, Dec 31, 2022
    Split 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
Soo Chul Kim
79%
Head
4%
Body
17%
Leg
Naoki Inoue
Strike position
Soo Chul Kim
69%
Distance
13%
Clinch
18%
Ground