Hey, so picture this: you didn’t even need a front-row seat at Evo 2025 to catch Kazuyuki “KojiKOG” Koji going absolutely wild on stage. Of course, he’s become some sort of internet sensation now, like a meme that just refuses to die. And sure, it might look like he’s playing it up for the crowd, but there’s this whole Shakespearean tragedy vibe to it.
So, here’s what went down—KojiKOG got squarely knocked out by Goichi “GO1” Kishida. Yeah, the guy who ended up taking the whole thing. KojiKOG was all set with Billy, and GO1 had Kain, both top-tier in this latest Fatal Fury game everyone’s crazy about. But man, KojiKOG was in trouble right from the start, stuck in GO1’s flurry of attacks. It was like watching someone try to outrun a tornado. He didn’t stand a chance in the first round, but the second? There were these split-second moments where it felt like, just maybe, he could pull a miracle. Twice, he nearly turned it around—had GO1 on the ropes. But… nope.
That whole nail-biter only took five minutes, but KojiKOG’s anguished cries? Those seemed to stretch forever—like 60 seconds of pure, relatable despair. Meanwhile, GO1’s just sort of laughing it off, trying to give KojiKOG a pat on the back, while everyone at home replayed the scene, sharing it all over social media. It’s like, we’ve all had those gut-punch moments, where you try your best and still come up short.
And you know, for KojiKOG, this wasn’t his first rodeo facing off against GO1. Way back at Evo 2015, during a side tournament for this anime fighter called Aquapazza (no, not making that up), the same showdown happened. KojiKOG lost there too, and he acted just as theatrically. Classic stuff. But now? Stakes are way higher, with a ton more prize money floating around. GO1’s win lined his pockets with an extra $10,000 and put him in prime spot for that sweet $2.5 million Fatal Fury prize at the upcoming SNK World Championship. Crazy, right?
KojiKOG even joked online, calling the match “KOG, who had his leg amputated after 10 years, vs GO1 EVO2025.” It’s like he’s turned losing into some kind of performance art. Everyone’s just waiting to see what he does next—and yeah, maybe hoping he loses again so they can watch whatever entertaining spectacle follows.
