Naoki Inoue losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Naoki Inoue has compiled a 21-5 (11) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, one of them in a title fight.
5. Naoki Inoue loses to Danny Sabatello via split decision
On December 31, 2025 Naoki Inoue defended his Rizin bantamweight title against Danny Sabatello. Inoue was 28 years old with a record of 20-4, and Sabatello was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was on a 4-fight winning streak. Inoue lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Sabatello.
4. Naoki Inoue loses to Juan Archuleta via unanimous decision
On May 6, 2023 Naoki Inoue faced Juan Archuleta in a bantamweight bout. Inoue was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and Archuleta was 35 with a record of 27-4. Inoue was coming off a win and Archuleta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Inoue lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Archuleta.
3. Naoki Inoue loses to Hiromasa Ougikubo via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2021 Naoki Inoue faced Hiromasa Ougikubo in a bantamweight bout. Inoue was 24 years old with a record of 15-2, and Ougikubo was 34 with a record of 23-5-2. Inoue was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ougikubo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Inoue lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ougikubo.
2. Naoki Inoue loses to Sean Santella via unanimous decision
On February 16, 2019 Naoki Inoue faced Sean Santella in a flyweight bout. Inoue was 21 years old with a record of 9-1, and Santella was 0 with a record of 0-0. Inoue was coming off a loss. Inoue lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Santella.
1. Naoki Inoue loses to Matt Schnell via split decision
On June 23, 2018 Naoki Inoue faced Matt Schnell in a flyweight bout. Inoue was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Schnell was 28 with a record of 11-4. Inoue was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Schnell was coming off a win. Inoue lost via split decision. Went the distance with Schnell.