Naoki Inoue Retains Bantamweight Title at Super RIZIN.4
Naoki Inoue retained the RIZIN bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Ryuya Fukuda at Super RIZIN.4 on July 27, 2025. The championship bout was contested at 61 kg over three five-minute rounds, and all three judges scored it for Inoue.
Official Result
Naoki Inoue def. Ryuya Fukuda by unanimous decision (3-0), Round 3. The win kept Inoue’s bantamweight championship.
How the Fight Unfolded
Inoue used his reach to pressure Fukuda toward the ropes and corner. He scored with a left jab, inside low kicks, and a right body kick. Fukuda answered with straight punches and closed the first round with a pair of left hands.
In Round 2, Inoue continued to work behind his jab and kicks. He landed a right high kick and a short left hook that briefly put Fukuda down to a knee. Fukuda rallied with a left-hand combination and pressure, while Inoue answered with another body kick and straight punches.
In the final round, Inoue’s jab and left hook cut Fukuda near the right eye. Fukuda kept advancing and landed punches, but Inoue used movement to maintain distance and connected with two right straights before the horn. The judges awarded the fight to Inoue 3-0.
Super RIZIN.4 Context
The title fight was bout 11 on the Super RIZIN.4 card at Saitama Super Arena. See RIZIN’s official Inoue vs. Fukuda result and fight recap and the complete Super RIZIN.4 results.
Context and Significance
Inoue’s retention came over three rounds, with all three judges scoring in his favor. That outcome kept the bantamweight championship with the incumbent and gave the card a title result settled on scorecards rather than by stoppage. The official 3–0 decision confirms the winner, while the bout length underscores that Fukuda completed the scheduled distance. For a title recap, those details matter: the belt changed no hands, and the judges were unanimous about the result.
