Genki Sudo "Neo-Samurai"
Record: 16 - 4 (1 DRAW)
Height: 5'9" (176cm)
Weight: 155 lbs
Age: 33

Genki Sudo (born March 8, 1978 in Tokyo, Japan) is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who, up until December 31, 2006 competed in the Japanese based fight organization K-1 HERO'S and before that UFC and Pancrase. He is notable for his elaborate ring entrances and unorthodox fighting style.

His philosophy is 'We are all one.' Signature moves include the flying triangle and spinning backfist.Although seen as a fighter with good striking ability, and while he has won fights by knockout in both mixed martial arts and kickboxing, Genki Sudo's skill set seems primarily focused on grappling and submission wrestling techniques. Among the rather unorthodox techniques that he favors and can use effectively are the spinning backfist, a flying leg-triangle choke and flying armbar, as well as dancing and turning his back to opponents in order to taunt or distract them.

Prior to his retirement on New Year's Eve Sudo fought for K-1 HERO's, the mixed martial arts branch of the most popular Japanese combat sports circuit. Sudo is well known for his particularly flashy choreographed ring entrances that often include costumed dancers. One entrance featured Sudo doing the robot and operating levers that released a column of smoke from the top of his head while wearing a Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket as a hat and a white plastic mask, in an homage to the musician Buckethead.

On a side note, Genki Sudo is a practicing Buddhist and although many think his antics in the ring are disrespectful and arrogant, he explains that it is simply his way of relaxing and having fun with what he is doing. After the fight is over he always kindly smiles and bows to his opponent, makes sure they are not injured, and holds up a United Nations flag with the words "We are all one".

Genki Sudo was defeated by K-1 HERO's lightweight champion Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto. The fight was won by a controversial referee stoppage after Sudo was knocked down by a right hand which was followed by some punches.

At K-1 Dynamite! on December 31, 2006 he defeated Damacio Page by submission. After his win, and to the shock of the crowd, Sudo announced his retirement.

Genki Sudo has written seven books, is married, has a baseball team for over 30's and has finished filming his part of the movie The R246 Story.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  1   (05%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  0   (0%) TKO Losses:  1   (05%)
Submission Wins:  12   (57%) Submission Losses:  0   (0%)
Decision Wins:  3   (14%) Decision Losses:  3   (14%)
Draws: 1 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Damacio Page Submission K-1: Premium 2006 Dynamite!! Dec. 31, 2006 1
Win Ole Laursen Unanimous Decision K-1: Hero's 4 Mar. 15, 2006 3
Loss Norifumi Yamamoto Technical Knockout K-1: Premium 2005 Dynamite!! Dec. 31, 2005 1
Win Hiroyuki Takaya Submission K-1: Hero's 3 Sep. 07, 2005 2
Win Kazuyuki Miyata Submission K-1: Hero's 3 Sep. 07, 2005 2
Win Ramon Dekker Submission K-1: Hero's 1 Mar. 26, 2005 1
Win Royler Gracie Knockout K-1 MMA: Romanex May. 22, 2004 1
Win Mike Thomas Brown Submission UFC 47: It's On Apr. 02, 2004 1
Win Eric Esch Submission K-1: Premium 2003 Dynamite!! Dec. 31, 2003 2
Loss Duane Ludwig Unanimous Decision UFC 42: Sudden Impact Apr. 25, 2003 3
Win Leigh Remedios Submission UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall Jul. 13, 2002 2
Win Kenichi Yamamoto Submission Rings: World Title Series 5 Dec. 21, 2001 2
Win Brian Lo-A-Njoe Submission Rings: Battle Genesis Vol. 8 Sep. 21, 2001 1
Win Craig Oxley Submission Pancrase: Trans 6 Oct. 31, 2000 1
Draw Andre Pederneiras Draw C2K: Colosseum 2000 May. 26, 2000 1
Loss Kiuma Kunioku Unanimous Decision Pancrase: Trans 2 Feb. 27, 2000 2
Win Nate Marquardt Submission Pancrase: Breakthrough 11 Dec. 18, 1999 1
Win Victor Hunsaker Submission Pancrase: Breakthrough 9 Oct. 25, 1999 1
Loss Minoru Toyonaga Unanimous Decision Pancrase: 1999 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round Aug. 01, 1999 2
Win Kosei Kubota Unanimous Decision Pancrase: 1999 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round Aug. 01, 1999 2
Win Tiki Ghosn Decision ES 2: Extreme Shoot 2 Jun. 06, 1998 3
Total Fights: 21   |   Record: 16 - 4 (1 DRAW)
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