Genji Umeno

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Genji Umeno
Born (1988-12-13) December 13, 1988 (age 35)
Tokyo, Japan
Other names KING
Nationality Japanese
Height 180cm
Weight 61.0 kg (134.5 lb; 9.61 st)
Division Bantamweight
Super Bantamweight
Style Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Tokyo, Japan
Years active 2007 - present
Kickboxing record
Total 66
Wins 47
By knockout 22
Losses 14
By knockout 4
Draws 4
No contests 1

Genji Umeno (梅野 源治) is a Japanese Muay Thai and Kickboxing practitioner. He is the current BoM Lightweight champion.[1]

He is the former Rajadamnern 135 lbs champion, WPMF World Super Featherweight champion, WBC Muaythai World and International Super Featherweight champion, as well as the former M-1 Featherweight Champion.

Career beginnings

Genji Umeno grew up watching combat sports as a kid, which led him to become enthralled by the sport. When he first started his training at a young age, Umeno thought he would be World Champion easily, only to realize how good he would have to be. Instead of giving up, Umeno says he kept working at his skills to become the best he could be.[2]

Umeno says he doesn't really have many hobbies outside of fighting and training.[3]

Muay Thai career

Winning his first titles

Umeno made his professional debut in November 2007, against Hiroaki, winning by decision. Umeno was undefeated in his next eight fights, defeating Hiro, Okami and Hari Nagata by decision and Takaaki Sugano, Meechok Manopganchan, Yusuke Miho, Shinjin and Rajasaklek Sor Vorapin by (T)KO. He suffered his first professional loss to Norasing Kiatpurasanchai at REBELS 2, losing by decision. He rebounded from this loss with a second-round TKO of Yotonyot Ketsiripat. His 10–1 record earned him the chance to fight Yu Saenchaigym for the WPMF Japan Super Bantamweight title at REBELS 3. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[4]

In his next fight, in September 2010, Umeno fought Egkarat for the WBC Muay Thai Japan Super Bantamweight title. He fought his third title fight in a row when he fought Kompayak Weerasakreck for the M-1 Featherweight title. He beat Kompayak by majority decision.[5]

Umeno fought his next three fights with the REBELS organization, defeating Yuya Kiyokawa and Suwannoi Acegym by unanimous decision, and Kaichon Sit Tamsap by a third round low kick knockout. Moving to M-1, Umeno fought Wuttidet Lookprabat, defeating him by a fourth-round knockout. In November 2011, Genji fought Dekkamon Hiraigym for the WPMF World Super Featherweight title, and won by a first-round TKO. This victory was followed by a unanimous decision win against Yosuke Morii.[6]

Lumpinee title fight

In his next fight, Umeno made his Lumpinee Stadium debut, fighting Kongnapa Sirimongkol. Kongnapa would win their fight by unanimous decision. He won his next two fights, before making his K-1 debut as well, being scheduled to fight Chan Hyung Lee. He lost the fight by decision. He rebounded by winning his next three fights, one of them being a rematch with Chan Hyung Lee at RISE 92. Following these three wins, Umeno went on a 2–1 run, that nonetheless earned him the chance to fight Stephen Meleady for the WBC Muay Thai International Super Featherweight title.[7][8] He defeated Meleady by unanimous decision.[9]

After drawing with the former Lumpini Stadium champion Singtongnoi Por.Telakun, he was scheduled to fight Jompichit Chuwattana for the WBC Muaythai World Super Featherweight title.[10][11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

After defeating Rungrat Naratrikul at NO KICK,NO LIFE 2015, Umeno was scheduled to fight Phetmorakot Wor Sangprapai for the prestigious Lumpinee Stadium 130 lbs title.[12] Phetmorakot successfully defended his title through a decision win.[13]

Rajadamnern title win

After failing to capture the title, Umeno went on the worst run of his career up to that point, going on a 5-3-2 run, losing both of his Rajadamnern Stadium fights. Following this run, he was scheduled to defend his WBC Muaythai title again Keith McLachlan.[14] He defended the title with a second-round TKO.[15]

After defending his title, Umeno was scheduled to fight Yodlekpet Or. Pitisak at REBELS.46 for the Rajadamnern 135 lbs title. Umeno won the most prestigious title of his career through a unanimous decision.[16][17]

Following this title capture, Umeno won his next two fights, winning decision against Sirimongkol PKsaenchaimuaythaigym and Juan Mario Kaewsamrit. His eight fight undefeated streak was snapped by Rodlek Jaotalaytong at KNOCK OUT vol.2, as Rodlek won a majority decision. After losing to Rodlek, Umeno was scheduled to defend the Rajadamnern title against Sakmongkol Sor.Sommai. Sakmongkol won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Umeno rebounded from this loss by defeating Suarek Rukkukamui and Inseetong Por.Phinaphat, before challenging Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-Thai for the Lumpinee Stadium 135 lbs title at Rebels 54. Kulabdam won the fight, knocking Genji out in the fourth round.[19]

RISE tournament and BoM title

In his next two fights, Umeno defeated Pinphet Sitjadaeng and Piëtro Doorjé, before dropping a majority decision to Kiatpet Peekmairestaurant, rebounding with a three fight winning streak during which he beat Jeong Kihan, Lu Jun and Gyudong Lee. He then entered the 2019 Rise World Series Super Featherweight tournament.[20] In the semifinals, Umeno faced Chan Hyung Lee, whom he defeated by unanimous decision. In the finals, he fought Taiju Shiratori, and lost by knockout in the first round.[21]

After losing the tournament finals, Umeno fought Sila YZD for the Battle of Muay Thai lightweight title. Umeno won the title with a first-round TKO of Sila.[22]

Umeno next fought Norasing Specialgym at RISE Eldorado 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Umeno was scheduled to make the first defense of his BOM Lightweight title against Kiewsongsang Flyskygym, at BOM WAVE 04. The fight was a rematch, with Kiewsongsang winning their first fight at BOM WAVE03.[24] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Umeno faced Koji in the semifinal bout of a four-man tournament, held during the Rizin 29 – Osaka event.[26] Leading into the fight with Kouzi, Umeno says his Thai boxing experience would not play a factor due to the rule differences between Muay Thai and kickboxing.[27] 43 seconds into his fight with Koji, there was an inadvertent clash of heads which left Umeno unable to continue fighting.[28] Umeno later revealed that he had suffered a broken nose due to the head clash.[29]

Umeno was scheduled to face Lompet Y'zd at BOM – ouroboros 2021 – on September 26, 2021. He fight was ruled a majority draw.[30]

Umeno was scheduled to face Taiga Kawabe at RISE World Series Osaka 2 on November 14, 2021. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Umeno fought a rematch with Kouzi at Rizin 34 – Osaka on March 20, 2022. He lost the fight by majority decision.[32]

Titles and accomplishments

Kickboxing

  • RISE
    • 2019 RISE World Series -61 kg Tournament Runner-up

Muay Thai

  • The Battle of MuayThai
    • 2019 BoM Lightweight Champion
  • Rajadamnern Stadium
  • World Boxing Council Muaythai
    • 2010 WBC Muay Thai Japan Bantamweight Champion
    • 2014 WBC Muay Thai World Super Featherweight Champion[34]
    • 2014 WBC Muay Thai International Super Featherweight Champion[35]
  • World Professional Muaythai Federation
    • 2011 WPMF World Super Featherweight Champion[36]
  • M-1 Muay Thai
    • 2010 M-1 Featherweight Champion[37]

Awards

  • eFight.jp
    • 2x Fighter of the Month (September 2011, April 2012)[38][39]

Fight record

Kickboxing record
47 Wins (22 (T)KO's), 14 Losses, 4 Draw, 1 No Contest
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2022-07-23 Japan Shoji Otani KNOCK OUT 2022 vol.4 Tokyo, Japan
2022-03-20 Loss Japan Kouzi Rizin 34 – Osaka Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2021-11-14 Loss Japan Taiga RISE World Series 2021 Osaka 2 Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2021-09-26 Draw Thailand Lompet Y'zd BOM – ouroboros 2021 – Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
2021-06-27 No Contest Japan Koji Rizin 29 – Osaka, Tournament Semifinal Osaka, Japan Doctor Stoppage (Head clash) 1
2021-04-11 Win Thailand Kiewsongsang Flyskygym BOM WAVE 04 – Get Over The COVID-19 Yokohama, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Defends Battle of Muay Thai Lightweight title
2021-02-28 Win Thailand Norasing Specialegym RISE Eldorado 2021 Yokohama, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2020-12-06 Loss Thailand Kiewsongsang Flyskygym The Battle Of MuayThai - BOM WAVE03 – Get Over The COVID-19- Yokohama, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2019-12-08 Win Thailand Sila YZD BOM 2-6～THE Battle Of Muaythai SEASON II vol.6 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Doctor Stoppage/Elbow) 1 2:46
Wins Battle of Muay Thai Lightweight title
2019-09-16 Loss Japan Taiju Shiratori Rise World Series 2019 Final Chiba (city), Japan KO (Left Straight) 1
For the RISE World Series -61kg Tournament title.
2019-07-21 Win Korea Chan Hyung Lee Rise World Series 2019 Semi Finals Osaka, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2019-05-19 Win Korea Gyudong Lee Rise 132 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Middle kick) 2 2:45
2019-03-10 Win China Lu Jun Rise World Series 2019 First Round Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-12-05 Win Korea Jeong Kihan REBELS.59 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2018-10-08 Loss Thailand Kiatpet Peekmairestaurant REBELS.58 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
2018-08-03 Win Netherlands Piëtro Doorjé REBELS.57 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Right Elbow) 3 0:50
2018-06-06 Win Thailand Pinphet Sitjadaeng REBELS.56 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
2018-02-18 Loss Thailand Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-Thai Rebels 54 Tokyo, Japan KO (Punches) 4 0:55
For the 135lbs Lumpinee title
2017-11-24 Win Thailand Inseetong Por.Phinaphat REBELS.53 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Elbow) 4 0:31
2017-09-06 Win Thailand Suarek Rukkukamui REBELS.52 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2017-05-17 Loss Thailand Sakmongkol Sor.Sommai Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Loses the 135lbs Rajadamnern title
2017-04-01 Loss Thailand Rodlek Jaotalaytong KNOCK OUT vol.2 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
2017-02-12 Win Spain Juan Mario Kaewsamrit KNOCK OUT vol.1 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2016-12-05 Win Thailand Sirimongkol PKsaenchaimuaythaigym KNOCK OUT vol.0 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2016-10-23 Win Thailand Yodlekpet Or. Pitisak REBELS.46 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the 135lbs Rajadamnern title
2016-09-17 Win England Keith McLachlan NJKF 2016 6th Tokyo, Japan TKO 2 0:34
Defends WBC Muay Thai World Super Featherweight title
2016-08-07 Win Japan Yasuyuki REBELS.45 Tokyo, Japan Technical Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2016-06-24 Draw Thailand Yodwandee Nitisamui RIKIX NO KICK NO LIFE～THE FINAL～ Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
2016-05-01 Win Thailand Chatchainoi Sor Jor Toipaetriw Syu Ken 31 Tokyo, Japan TKO 1
2016-03-12 Draw Thailand Starboy KwaythongGym NO KICK NO LIFE 2016 Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
2015-12-23 Loss Thailand Yodlekpet Or. Pitisak Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand KO (Left Elbow) 3
2015-10-18 Win Thailand Songkom Nayoksany REBELS.39 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2015-09-10 Loss Thailand Saeksan Or. Kwanmuang Rajadamnern Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2015-07-20 Win Thailand Petchboonchu Sor.Sommai NJKF 2015 5th Tokyo, Japan KO (Right uppercut) 3 2:13
2015-05-10 Win Thailand Muangthai PKSaenchaimuaythaigym Wanchai＋PK MuayThai Super Fight Nagoya, Japan KO 4 1:09
2015-04-19 Loss Thailand Phetmorakot Wor Sangprapai WPMF JAPAN×REBELS.35 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 130 lbs title
2015-02-11 Win Thailand Rungrat Naratrikul NO KICK NO LIFE 2015 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2014-11-15 Win Thailand Jompichit Chuwattana NJKF 2014 8th Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai World Super Featherweight title
2014-09-21 Draw Thailand Singtongnoi Por.Telakun M-FIGHT Suk WEERASAKRECK VII Tokyo, Japan Decision 5 3:00
2014-04-13 Win Republic of Ireland Stephen Meleady NJKF 2014 3rd Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai International Super Featherweight title
2014-02-11 Win Thailand Pornsanae Sitmonchai NO KICK NO LIFE 2014 Tokyo, Japan TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 4 0:48
2013-11-17 Win Thailand Kongsiam Tor Pitachai M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IV Tokyo, Japan KO (Right uppercut) 3 1:25
2013-09-15 Loss Thailand Kaew Fairtex M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK III Tokyo, Japan TKO (3 knockdowns) 2 1:14
2013-06-16 Win Thailand Rudpet Por Warasin M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK II Tokyo, Japan KO 1 2:01
2013-03-20 Win Korea Chan Hyung Lee RISE 92 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3
2013-01-06 Win Korea Kim Seung Yeol RISE 91/M-1MC Tokyo, Japan KO 3 1:04
2012-10-14 Loss Korea Chan Hyung Lee K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16 Tokyo, Japan Decision 3
2012-06-24 Win Thailand Ankarnlek Excidicongym M-1 Muay Thai Challenge Sutt Yod Muaythai vol.2 Part.2 Tokyo, Japan KO (Right Cross) 2 2:31
2012-04-15 Win Thailand Kongnapa Sirimongkol REBELS.11 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2012-02-24 Loss Thailand Kongnapa Sirimongkol Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2011-12-22 Win Japan Yosuke Morii Fujiwara Matsuri 2011 Fuyu no Jin Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2011-11-13 Win Thailand Dekkamon Hiraigym M-1 Muay Thai Challenge RAORAK MUAY FINAL Tokyo, Japan TKO (Right Elbow) 1 2:39
Wins WPMF World Super Featherweight title
2011-09-11 Win Thailand Wuttidet Lukprabat M-1 FAIRTEX Muay Thai Challenge RAORAK　MUAY vol.3 Tokyo, Japan KO (Right Elbow) 4 2:23
2011-07-18 Win Thailand Kaichon Sit Tamsap REBELS.8 × IT'S SHOWTIME JAPAN countdown-1 Tokyo, Japan KO (Left Low kick) 3 1:53
2011-04-24 Win Thailand Suwannoi Acegym REBELS.7 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2011-01-23 Win Japan Yuya Kiyokawa REBELS.7 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2010-11-14 Win Thailand Kompayak Weerasakreck M-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge NAI KANOMTOMvol.4 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Majority) 5 3:00
Wins M-1 Featherweight title
2010-09-26 Win Thailand Egkarat WBC Muay Thai The Path to the World Champion Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai Japan Super Bantamweight title
2010-07-19 Win Japan Yu Saenchaigym REBELS.3 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins WPMF Japan Super Bantamweight title
2010-05-08 Win Thailand Yotonyot Ketsiripat Suk Fairtex Tokyo, Japan TKO 2
2010-03-21 Loss Thailand Norasing Kiatpurasanchai REBELS.2 Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2010-01-23 Win Thailand Rajasaklek Sor Vorapin REBELS Tokyo, Japan TKO 4 0:49
2009-11-28 Win Japan Shinjin NJKF ROAD TO REAL KING 14 Japan TKO 2 1:36
2009-08-09 Win Japan Hari Nagata Muay Thai Wave from YOKOHAMA 8 Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2009-03-22 Win Japan Yusuke Miho NJKF GO FOR BROKE 〜ROAD TO REAL KING III Japan KO 1 2:19
2008-12-21 Win Thailand Meechok Manopganchan Daorung Chujaroen・UBC Japan KO 2
2008-09-07 Win Japan Takaaki Sugano J-NETWORK "J-FIGHT in SHINJUKU 〜vol.5〜" Tokyo, Japan KO 2 0:54
2008-05-18 Win Japan Okami J-NETWORK "J-FIGHT 21" Japan Decision 3 3:00
2008-02-21 Win Japan Hiro TRIBELATE vol.16 Japan Decision 3 3:00
2007-11-11 Win Japan Hiroaki M-1 FAIRTEX Freshmans in Oomori Japan Decision 3 3:00
Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

See also

References

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