Fighter

Naoki Inoue

21-5-0PFL #10Bantamweight Japan

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Amateur MMA 2-0

21-5-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

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Naoki Inoue holds a professional MMA record of 21-5-0. Naoki Inoue has won 21 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 10 by decision. Most recent fight: May 23, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1997-06-14
Age: 29
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Longo-Weidman MMA · Japan

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 21-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.42per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.39per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.14per 15 min

20% success

Takedowns stuffed35%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.67per min

35% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.37per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts2.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Naoki Inoue sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#8 Most title fight wins, Bantamweight3

PFL

RIZIN

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Naoki Inoue earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Marcirley Alves
PFLPFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson· May 23, 2026· Featherweight· 21-5 vs 15-5
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Danny SabatelloTitle bout
RIZINRIZIN Shiwasu no Cho Tsuwamono Matsuri· Dec 31, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-5 vs 17-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ryuya Fukuda×3Title bout · Title win #3
RIZINSuper RIZIN 4· Jul 27, 2025· Bantamweight· 20-4 vs 25-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yuki Motoya×2Title bout · Title win #2
RIZINRIZIN 50· Mar 30, 2025· Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 37-14
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Soo Chul Kim×1Title bout · Title win #1
RIZINRIZIN 48· Sep 29, 2024· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 22-8-1
TKO
R1 · 3:55
WIN
vs Shoko Sato
RIZINRIZIN LANDMARK 9· Mar 23, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-4 vs 35-16-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Juan Archuleta
RIZINRIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 28-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kenta Takizawa
RIZINRIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Bantamweight· 16-3 vs 13-9
SUB
R2 · 3:53
LOSS
vs Hiromasa Ougikubo
RIZINRIZIN 33· Dec 31, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-3 vs 24-5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yuto Hokamura
RIZINRIZIN 30· Sep 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-2 vs 14-10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shintaro Ishiwatari
RIZINRIZIN 28· Jun 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 26-9-4
KO
R1 · 1:58
WIN
vs Yuki Motoya
RIZINRIZIN 26· Dec 31, 2020· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 26-10
SUB
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Shuto Watanabe
RIZINRIZIN 22· Aug 9, 2020· Flyweight· 12-2 vs 20-5-6
SUB
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Trent Girdham
RIZINRIZIN 21· Feb 23, 2020· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 12-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Toshiaki Kitada
DEEP 93 Impact· Dec 15, 2019· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 18-13-4
SUB
R1 · 2:41
LOSS
vs Sean Santella
CFFC 72: Brady vs. Abdul-Hakim· Feb 16, 2019· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 21-7-1
UD
LOSS
vs Matt Schnell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards· Jun 24, 2018· Flyweight· 9-1 vs 12-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Carls John De Tomas
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Flyweight· 9-0 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tomohiro Adaniya
DEEP 78 Impact· Mar 18, 2017· Flyweight· 8-0 vs 12-10-2
MD
WIN
vs Yuya Shibata
DEEP Cage Impact 2016 in Osaka· Oct 9, 2016· Flyweight· 7-0 vs 12-5
SUB
R2 · 2:51
WIN
vs Go Minamide
DEEP 77 Impact x DEEP JEWELS 13· Aug 27, 2016· Flyweight· 6-0 vs 7-3-1
MD
WIN
vs Naoyuki Kato
DEEP Nagoya Impact· Jun 12, 2016· Flyweight· 5-0 vs 11-11-2
SUB
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Iyori Akiba
DEEP Cage Impact 2016· Apr 23, 2016· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 4:32
WIN
vs Chikara Shimabukuro
DEEP 74 Impact· Dec 20, 2015· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 9-10-4
UD
WIN
vs Kenji Yamanaka
DEEP 72 Impact· May 16, 2015· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-2-1
SUB
R1 · 2:21
WIN
vs Kanta Sato
DEEP Nagoya Impact· Mar 7, 2015· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 5-3
SUB
R1 · 2:49

Official PFL Ranking

Naoki Inoue's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #10 Bantamweight
Peak: #9 Bantamweight
First ranked: Jul 9, 2026
Times ranked: 5

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1869▲7
Peak: 1870Jul 27, 2025
Rated fights: 26

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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 21-5-0.

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 Marcirley Alves at PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson on Saturday, May 23, 2026, WIN (Decision).

What weight class does Naoki Inoue fight in?

Naoki Inoue fights at Featherweight.

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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