Genji Umeno is a Japanese Muay Thai and Kickboxing practitioner.
26 Facts About Genji Umeno
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Genji Umeno grew up watching combat sports as a kid, which led him to become enthralled by the sport.
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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.
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Genji Umeno says he doesn't really have many hobbies outside of fighting and training.
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Genji Umeno made his professional debut in November 2007, against Hiroaki, winning by decision.
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Genji 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 KO.
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Genji Umeno suffered his first professional loss to Norasing Kiatpurasanchai at REBELS 2, losing by decision.
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Genji Umeno rebounded from this loss with a second-round TKO of Yotonyot Ketsiripat.
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Genji Umeno fought his third title fight in a row when he fought Kompayak Weerasakreck for the M-1 Featherweight title.
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Genji 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.
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In November 2011, Genji Umeno fought Dekkamon Hiraigym for the WPMF World Super Featherweight title, and won by a first-round TKO.
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Genji Umeno won his next two fights, before making his K-1 debut as well, being scheduled to fight Chan Hyung Lee.
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Genji Umeno rebounded by winning his next three fights, one of them being a rematch with Chan Hyung Lee at RISE 92.
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Genji Umeno won the most prestigious title of his career through a unanimous decision.
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Genji Umeno's eight fight undefeated streak was snapped by Rodlek Jaotalaytong at KNOCK OUT vol.
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Genji Umeno rebounded from this loss by defeating Suarek Rukkukamui and Inseetong Por.
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Genji Umeno then entered the 2019 Rise World Series Super Featherweight tournament.
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Genji Umeno won the title with a first-round TKO of Sila.
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Genji Umeno was scheduled to make the first defense of his BOM Lightweight title against Kiewsongsang Flyskygym, at BOM WAVE 04.
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Genji Umeno later revealed that he had suffered a broken nose due to the head clash.
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Genji Umeno was scheduled to face Taiga Kawabe at RISE World Series Osaka 2 on November 14,2021.
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Genji Umeno faced Trent Girdham in a kickboxing bout at Rizin 39 on October 23,2022.
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Genji Umeno won the bout early in the first round after Girdham went down with a knee injury.
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Genji Umeno lost the bout via flying knee in the second round.
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Genji Umeno faced Yuto Saito at Rizin Landmark 6 on October 1,2023, winning the bout via majority decision.
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Genji Umeno faced Mamoru Uoi at Rizin 47 on June 9,2024, winning the bout via unanimous decision.