Genji Umeno

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

Genji Umeno
Born (1988-12-13) December 13, 1988
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesKING
NationalityJapanese
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight61.0 kg (134.5 lb; 9.61 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Super Bantamweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
Years active2007 - present
Kickboxing record
Total60
Wins45
By knockout22
Losses12
By knockout4
Draws3

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.

Muay Thai career

Winning his first titles

Umeno made his professional debut in Novembe 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.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4]

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 nontheless earned him the chance to fight Stephen Meleady for the WBC Muay Thai International Super Featherweight title.[5][6] He defeated Meleady by unanimous decision.[7]

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.[8][9] 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.[10] Phetmorakot successfully defended his title through a decision win.[11]

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.[12] He defended the title with a second round TKO.[13]

After defending his title, Umeno was scheduled to fight Yodlekpet Or. Pitisak at REBELS.46 for the Rajadamnern 135lbs title. Umeno won the most prestigious title of his career through a unanimous decision.[14][15]

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.[16]

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.[17]

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.[18] 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.[19]

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.[20]

Titles and accomplishments
  • The Battle of Muay Thai
    • 2019 BOM Lightweight Champion
  • RISE
    • 2019 RISE World Series -61kg Tournament Runner-up
  • World Boxing Council Muaythai
    • 2010 WBC Muay Thai Japan Bantamweight Champion
    • 2014 WBC Muay Thai World Super Featherweight Champion[22]
    • 2014 WBC Muay Thai International Super Featherweight Champion[23]
  • M-1 Muay Thai
    • 2010 M-1 Featherweight Champion[25]

Fight record
Kickboxing record
45 Wins (22 (T)KO's), 12 Losses , 3 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2021-02-28 Norasing SpecialgymRISE Eldorado 2021Yokohama, Japan
2020-12-06Loss kiewsongsang FlyskygymThe Battle Of MuayThai - BOM WAVE03 – Get Over The COVID-19-Yokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2019-12-08Win Sila YZDBOM 2-6～THE Battle Of Muaythai SEASON II vol.6Tokyo, JapanTKO (Doctor Stoppage/Elbow)12:46
Wins Battle of Muay Thai Lightweight title
2019-09-16Loss Taiju ShiratoriRise World Series 2019 FinalChiba (city), JapanKO (Left Straight)1
For the RISE World Series -61kg Tournament title.
2019-07-21Win Chan Hyung LeeRise World Series 2019 Semi FinalsOsaka, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-05-19Win Gyudong LeeRise 132Tokyo, JapanTKO (Middle kick)22:45
2019-03-10Win Lu JunRise World Series 2019 First RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-12-05Win Jeong KihanREBELS.59Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-10-08Loss Kiatpet PeekmairestaurantREBELS.58Tokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)53:00
2018-08-03Win Piëtro DoorjéREBELS.57Tokyo, JapanTKO (Right Elbow)30:50
2018-06-06Win Pinphet SitjadaengREBELS.56Tokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)53:00
2018-02-18Loss Kulabdam Sor.Jor.Piek-U-ThaiRebels 54Tokyo, JapanKO (Punches)40:55
For the 135lbs Lumpinee title
2017-11-24Win Inseetong Por.PhinaphatREBELS.53Tokyo, JapanKO (Left Elbow)40:31
2017-09-06Win Suarek RukkukamuiREBELS.52Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-05-17Loss Sakmongkol Sor.SommaiRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Loses the 135lbs Rajadamnern title
2017-04-01Loss Rodlek JaotalaytongKNOCK OUT vol.2Tokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)53:00
2017-02-12Win Juan Mario KaewsamritKNOCK OUT vol.1Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-12-05Win Sirimongkol PKsaenchaimuaythaigymKNOCK OUT vol.0Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-10-23Win Yodlekpet Or. PitisakREBELS.46Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the 135lbs Rajadamnern title
2016-09-17Win Keith McLachlanNJKF 2016 6thTokyo, JapanTKO20:34
Defends WBC Muay Thai World Super Featherweight title
2016-08-07Win YasuyukiREBELS.45Tokyo, JapanTechnical Decision (Majority)33:00
2016-06-24Draw Yodwandee NitisamuiRIKIX NO KICK NO LIFE～THE FINAL～Tokyo, JapanDecision53:00
2016-05-01Win Chatchainoi Sor Jor ToipaetriwSyu Ken (蹴拳) 31Tokyo, JapanTKO1
2016-03-12Draw Starboy KwaythongGymRIKIX「NO KICK NO LIFE 2016」Tokyo, JapanDecision53:00
2015-12-23Loss Yodlekpet Or. PitisakRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandKO (Left Elbow)3
2015-10-18Win Songkom NayoksanyREBELS.39Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2015-09-10Loss Saeksan Or. KwanmuangRajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2015-07-20Win Petchboonchu Sor.SommaiNJKF 2015 5thTokyo, JapanKO (Right uppercut)32:13
2015-05-10Win Muangthai PKSaenchaimuaythaigymWanchai＋PK MuayThai Super FightNagoya, JapanKO41:09
2015-04-19Loss Phetmorakot Wor SangprapaiWPMF JAPAN×REBELS.35Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the Lumpinee Stadium 130 lbs title
2015-02-11Win Rungrat NaratrikulRIKIX「NO KICK,NO LIFE 2015」Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2014-11-15Win Jompichit ChuwattanaNJKF 2014 8thTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai World Super Featherweight title
2014-09-21Draw Singtongnoi Por.TelakunM-FIGHT Suk WEERASAKRECK VIITokyo, JapanDecision53:00
2014-04-13Win Stephen Meleady「NJKF 2014 3rd」Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai International Super Featherweight title
2014-02-11Win Pornsanae SitmonchaiRIKIX「NO KICK,NO LIFE 2014」Tokyo, JapanTKO (Doctor Stoppage)40:48
2013-11-17Win Kongsiam Tor PitachaiM-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IVTokyo, JapanKO (Right uppercut)31:25
2013-09-15Loss Kaew FairtexM-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IIITokyo, JapanTKO (3 knockdowns)21:14
2013-06-16Win Rudpet Por WarasinM-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IITokyo, JapanKO12:01
2013-03-20Win Chan Hyung LeeRISE 92Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)3
2013-01-06Win Kim Seung YeolRISE 91/M-1MCTokyo, JapanKO31:04
2012-10-14Loss Chan Hyung LeeK-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16Tokyo, JapanDecision3
2012-06-24Win Ankarnlek ExcidicongymM-1 Muay Thai Challenge Sutt Yod Muaythai vol.2 Part.2Tokyo, JapanKO (Right Cross)22:31
2012-04-15Win Kongnapa SirimongkolREBELS.11Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2012-02-24Loss Kongnapa SirimongkolLumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2011-12-22Win Yosuke MoriiFujiwara Matsuri 2011 Fuyu no JinTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2011-11-13Win Dekkamon HiraigymM-1 Muay Thai Challenge RAORAK MUAY FINALTokyo, JapanTKO (Right Elbow)12:39
Wins WPMF World Super Featherweight title
2011-09-11Win Wuttidet LookprabatM-1 FAIRTEX Muay Thai Challenge RAORAK　MUAY vol.3Tokyo, JapanKO (Right Elbow)42:23
2011-07-18Win Kaichon Sit TamsapREBELS.8 × IT'S SHOWTIME JAPAN countdown-1Tokyo, JapanKO (Left Low kick)31:53
2011-04-24Win Suwannoi AcegymREBELS.7Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2011-01-23Win Yuya KiyokawaREBELS.7Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-11-14Win Kompayak WeerasakreckM-1 FAIRTEX SINGHA BEER Muay Thai Challenge NAI KANOMTOMvol.4Tokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)53:00
Wins M-1 Featherweight title
2010-09-26Win EgkaratWBC Muay Thai The Path to the World ChampionTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins WBC Muay Thai Japan Super Bantamweight title
2010-07-19Win Yu SaenchaigymREBELS.3Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins WPMF Japan Super Bantamweight title
2010-05-08Win Yotonyot KetsiripatSuk FairtexTokyo, JapanTKO2
2010-03-21Loss Norasing KiatpurasanchaiREBELS.2Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2010-01-23Win Rajasaklek Sor VorapinREBELSTokyo, JapanTKO40:49
2009-11-28Win ShinjinNJKF ROAD TO REAL KING 14JapanTKO21:36
2009-08-09Win Hari NagataMuay Thai Wave from YOKOHAMA 8JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-03-22Win Yusuke MihoNJKF GO FOR BROKE 〜ROAD TO REAL KING ⅢJapanKO12:19
2008-12-21Win Meechok Manopganchanスッグ・ダウルン・チューチャルン・UBCJapanKO2
2008-09-07Win Takaaki SuganoJ-NETWORK 「J-FIGHT in SHINJUKU 〜vol.5〜」Tokyo, JapanKO20:54
2008-05-18Win OkamiJ-NETWORK 「J-FIGHT 21」JapanDecision33:00
2008-02-21Win HiroTRIBELATE vol.16JapanDecision33:00
2007-11-11Win HiroakiM-1 FAIRTEX Freshmans in OomoriJapanDecision33:00

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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