RIZIN 50 results, videos: Naoki Inoue outstrikes Yuki Motoya, survives late scare to defend title

Naoki Inoue Beats Yuki Motoya In Tough Rematch To Retain RIZIN Bantamweight Gold

Naoki Inoue’s first test as RIZIN Bantamweight Champion wasn’t easy, although in the end he still left with the title round his waist. Inoue got by veteran Yuki Motoya in a competitive split decision result on Sunday night, allowing him to retain his 135-pound title following three rounds of action from the Anabuki Arena in Kagawa, Japan. After 10 minutes of the three-round clash, it seemed like Inoue was en route to a drama-free decision result…

Naoki Inoue Retains Title in Thrilling RIZIN 50 Split Decision Victory

Relive Naoki Inoue's strategic title defense against Yuki Motoya at RIZIN 50. Learn about the near-submission and the split decision that kept Inoue champion. The post Naoki Inoue Retains Title in Thrilling RIZIN 50 Split Decision Victory first appeared on MMA UK.

RIZIN 50 Results: Inoue Outworks Motoya in First Title Defense

RIZIN 50 Results: Inoue Outworks Motoya in First Title Defense

RIZIN 50 results, videos: Naoki Inoue outstrikes Yuki Motoya, survives late scare to defend title

Naoki Inoue won a split decision over Yuki Motoya to defend his bantamweight title in the main event of RIZIN’s 50th card Sunday in Kagawa, Japan. Inoue put his belt on the line for the first time...

RIZIN 50 Full Results

RIZIN Fighting Federation hit the half-century mark on Sunday, at least in terms of numbered cards, with RIZIN 50 taking place at the Anabuki Arena Kagawa in Kagawa, Japan. In the main event, former UFC flyweight Naoki Inoue put his bantamweight title on the line when he took on Yuki Motoya. The challenger had won three straight, two under the RIZIN banner, to earn his shot at gold. Also featured on the card, Canadian flyweight Tony Laramie brou…