Sudo Genki (46)
Genki Sudo (born in Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese politician who serves as a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in the House of Councillors since 2019. Between 1999 and 2006, Sudo was a professional athlete and then was in the entertainment industry from 2006 to 2019.
He 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, Royler Gracie, 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, 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 its techno music style and highly synchronized robotic choreography.
His philosophy is "We are all one."
(Source: Wikipedia)