As kickboxing continues to grow on a global scale with promotions like GLORY, K-1, ONE Championship, and more, fighters are constantly jockeying for position in the media's eyes, and rankings. Each month, the Beyond Kickboxing board will publish updated rankings for every weight class, from Heavyweight to Flyweight, along with pound-for-pound rankings for both men and women.
No fighter in the top 10 at Middleweight (+85 kg), Lightweight (-77 kg), Super Featherweight (-67.5 kg), and Women's Openweight (+59 kg) has been active this month.
POUND-FOR-POUND MEN
Chico Kwasi (NR to 10) enters the pound-for-pound rankings for the first time after his decision win over Teodor Hristov. The 26-year-old has looked close to flawless since making his GLORY debut, having gone undefeated in six outing in the promotion, only drawing with fellow pound-for-pound talent Tyjani Beztati. At first glance, his unorthodox style might appear unpolished, but it has yet to be cracked by world-class competition.
HEAVYWEIGHT (+95 KG)
Jamal Ben Saddik (NR to 6) returned to competition after a two-year hiatus and knocked out Uku Jurjendal with a head kick in the final second of the fight, after previously being ranked #4.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (-95 KG)
Sergej Maslobojev (4) knocked out Jimmy Livinus in two rounds with a series of hooks.
Cem Cáceres (5) defeated Mory Kromah (9 to 10) by split decision.
Ibrahim El Bouni (7 to 8) lost by technical knockout in the third round to Michael Boapeah (NR to 7) after receiving four counts.
Thian De Vries (8 to 9) knocked out Carlos Budiao with a left cross in the first round at 90 kg.
WELTERWEIGHT (-77 KG)
Chico Kwasi (1) defeated Teodor Hristov (6) by unanimous decision to successfully defend his GLORY welterweight title for the second time.
Hamicha (10 to 9) knocked out Calmente Mendes with low kicks in the third round. The Moroccan-Dutch fighter showed no signs of ring rust, executing his game plan flawlessly against a resilient Spanish opponent.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT (-67.5 KG)
Wei Rui (6 to 7) lost to Jonathan Haggerty (NR to 6) by unanimous decision for the ONE Championship 66 kg title. Haggerty struggled with the timing and combinations in the opening round but quickly adjusted, repeatedly catching Rui with his right straight on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
Denis Wosik (10) defeated Matthan Choinard by unanimous decision.
Ilias Ennahachi (7 to 8) withdrew from his fight against Petchtanong (5) following a failed weight cut.
Bobo Sacko (9) couldn’t compete after Ahmad Chikh Mousa pulled out of their fight due to a failed weight cut.
Hiroki Akimoto (8 to NR) leaves the rankings after going winless for three years.
FEATHERWEIGHT (-64 KG)
Tomás Aguirre (10 to NR) lost to Yuzuki Satomi (NR to 10) by unanimous decision.
BANTAMWEIGHT (-58 KG)
Takumi Terada (1) defeated Takahito Niimi by unanimous decision in their rematch for the K-1 57.5 kg title. The challenger tried his best to dictate the pace, but it was Terada landing sharp left hooks to both body and head that kept him ahead on the scorecards.
Shoki Kaneda (5) knocked out Shuhei Kumura in the first round with a left cross.
Kyo Kawakami (6) defeated Koyata Yamada by unanimous decision after scoring two knockdowns.
Prajanchai (8) forced a doctor stoppage in the fourth round against Ellis Barboza to defend his ONE Muay Thai title. This result doesn’t affect his ranking.
SUPER FLYWEIGHT (-55 KG)
Akihiro Kaneko (1) defeated Manolis Kallistis by unanimous decision after scoring two knockdowns to defend his K-1 55 kg title.
Rui Okubo (6) knocked out Koshiro Takemi with a body kick in the third round at 58 kg.
FLYWEIGHT (-53 KG)
Riku Kazushima (9 to 7) defeated Tenshi Matsumoto by unanimous decision after scoring two knockdowns in the first round.
WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT (-57.5 KG)
Nina Van Dalum (3 to 4) lost to Sarah Moussadak (3) by decision in a very tight contest.
WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT (-53.5 KG)
SAHO (2) defeated Dangkongfah Kiatpetnoigym by unanimous decision under Muay Thai rules. This doesn’t affect her ranking.
Tessa De Kom (5) defeated Giuliana Parisi by fourth-round technical knockout to capture the vacant ICO 53 kg title.
Manazo Kobayashi (8) defeated KOKOZ by unanimous decision.
WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT (-50.0 KG)
Yun Toshima (10) defeated Yura by unanimous decision.
WOMEN'S ATOMWEIGHT (-47.0 KG)
Kira Matsutani (2) defeated Mafia Petchmongkoldee by unanimous decision in the semifinals of the K-1 -45 kg championship tournament. In the final, she defeated Aki Suematsu by majority decision to capture the title.
Panchan Rina (4) went to a draw with Mako Yamada after an extension round was fought. Mako Yamada (NR to 6) reenters the rankings after leaving due to inactivity.
