Genki Sudo | |
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Born |
Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan |
March 8, 1978
Other names | Neo-Samurai (UFC) Transforming Trickster (K-1/Hero's) |
Residence | Hokkaido, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shoot Wrestling, Kickboxing |
Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
Team | Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club |
Teacher(s) |
Bas Rutten Masakatsu Funaki Sanae Kikuta |
Rank | black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
Years active | 1999–2006 |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 6 |
Wins | 2 |
By knockout | 2 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 12 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
University | Takushoku Junior College Takushoku University Graduate School |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Genki Sudo | |
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Native name | 須藤 元気 |
Born |
Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan |
March 8, 1978
Genres | Techno, synthpop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer, Author, Calligrapher |
Years active | 2006–present |
Associated acts | World Order |
Genki Sudo (須藤 元気 Sudō Genki?, born March 8, 1978 in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese singer, composer,choreographer, actor, professional calligrapher and author. He is the producer, director, and former lead vocalist of the music group World Order, which is known for their techno music style and highly synchronised robotic choreography. Sudo is a retired mixed martial artist and a kickboxer who, until December 31, 2006 competed in the Japanese fighting organization HERO'S and before that, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pancrase. He is known for his elaborate ring entrances and unorthodox fighting style. Over his career he holds notable wins over Nate Marquardt, Eric "Butterbean" Esch, Mike Brown, Kazuyuki Miyata, Hiroyuki Takaya, Damacio Page and Ramon Dekkers. In addition to producing and directing the music group World Order, he has authored 15 books, is a certified sommelier and a professional calligrapher.