Genki Sudo retired from mixed martial arts two Decembers ago, after seeing a sign in a urinal saying “one step forward.” Genki is not only a tremendously gifted fighter, but he’s one of the greatest entertainers in the fight business. Check out his amazing entrance in this video - compared to the standard thug like entry to some crappy rap-metal, complete with black hoodie and angry stare. Note how calm he remains fighting off his back, the respect he pays his opponent, and the trademark “We Are All One” flag he flies at the conclusion of every fight.

Good luck to Genki wherever the future takes him. As a fan, I’ll miss his ring antics and skill.

Posted Friday 18 January 2008 in muay thai field notes, sarbastic.  Bookmark on del.icio.us   TrackBack URI