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Koji “The Commander” Ando

Weight Limit
169.98 LBS / 77.1 KG
Height
5'10" FT / 178 CM
Country
Age
39 Y
Team
Never Quit

About Koji Ando

Status: Former ONE Athlete

 

Legend FC Lightweight Champion Koji Ando began his training with judo in high school, and quickly became ranked in the top eight at his weight category in the country. After graduating from university, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do, and was persuaded to try mixed martial arts by an old school friend who had turned professional.

That decision would pay off, as Ando proved to be tremendously successful. The Japanese talent won the Legend FC lightweight title by stopping future ONE Featherweight World Champion Narantungalag Jadambaa in 2013, and then finished top Brazilians Rafael Nunes and Zorobabel Moreira after earning a place on the ONE Championship roster. These impressive performances were enough to warrant a shot at then-ONE Lightweight World Champion Shinya Aoki’s belt, but he unfortunately lost via decision after five tough rounds.

The Japanese martial artist then bounced back to beat Roger Huerta on the judges’ scorecards in one of the best ever matchups of 2015. He remains one of the top contenders in the lightweight division, and has never been defeated via stoppage in his storied career, which is testament to his tenacity and toughness.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
WIN
Split Decision SD
R3
Split Decision
R3
R3 Rasul_Yakhyaev avatar
Rasul Yakhyaev
Russia
Eternal Glory
Jan 19, 2019
Russia Jan 19, 2019
Eternal Glory
Jan 19, 2019
LOSS
Unanimous Decision UD
R3
Unanimous Decision
R3
R3 Ev_Ting avatar 500x345 2
Ev Ting
Malaysia / New Zealand
Pinnacle of Power
Jun 23, 2018
Malaysia / New Zealand Jun 23, 2018
Pinnacle of Power
Jun 23, 2018
LOSS
Unanimous Decision UD
R3
Unanimous Decision
R3
R3 Timofey_Nastyukhin avatar 500x345
Timofey Nastyukhin
Russia
Russia Aug 5, 2017
Kings & Conquerors
Aug 5, 2017
LOSS
Unanimous Decision UD
R3 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
R3 (5:00) Lowen_Tynanes Avatar 500x345
Lowen Tynanes
United States
Global Rivals
Apr 15, 2016
United States Apr 15, 2016
Global Rivals
Apr 15, 2016
WIN
Unanimous Decision UD
R3 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R3 (5:00)
R3 (5:00) generic_male avatar
Roger Huerta
Thailand
Thailand Sep 27, 2015
Odyssey Of Champions
Sep 27, 2015
LOSS
Unanimous Decision UD
R5 (5:00)
Unanimous Decision
R5 (5:00)
R5 (5:00) Shinya_Aoki avatar 500x345
Shinya Aoki
Japan
Warrior’s Quest
May 22, 2015
Japan May 22, 2015
Warrior’s Quest
May 22, 2015

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