Genki Sudo (須藤 元気 Sudō Genki, born March 8, 1978 in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan) 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[2] and unorthodox fighting style.[3] Over his career he holds notable wins over Nate Marquardt, Eric “Butterbean” Esch, Mike Brown, Kazuyuki Miyata, Hiroyuki Takaya, Damacio Page and Ramon Dekkers. Sudo, following his retirement, transitioned into a career in entertainment as a Japanese singer, composer,[4] choreographer, actor, professional calligrapher and author. He is the producer, director, and former lead vocalist of the music group World Order,[5] which is known for their techno music style and highly synchronised robotic choreography.