Not too many changes to the middleweight rankings this time around. Spots one through three remain the same.
Former number four Chaz Mulkey falls off the rankings after not having competed in over a year, he last fought at K-1 against Kit Cope in early September of 2012. Troy Sheridan moves up to number four and Cyrus Washington shifts from the super welterweight rankings to take the number five spot in the middleweight rankings.
Former number four Chaz Mulkey falls off the rankings after not having competed in over a year, he last fought at K-1 against Kit Cope in early September of 2012. Troy Sheridan moves up to number four and Cyrus Washington shifts from the super welterweight rankings to take the number five spot in the middleweight rankings.
1. Ky Hollenbeck (16-2-1) (@KyHollenbeck)
Hollenbeck made an unexpected return
to action after having undergone ACL surgery. Captain America returned to
action on short notice at Glory 10 to take on Kickboxing veteran Albert Kraus
and as we have become accustomed, Hollenbeck added another top name to his win
list. He defeated Kraus by unanimous decision in what is a huge win on his
fight back. His next bout is currently unknown but will likely be under the
Glory banner.
Shane Campbell has gone 6-0 since
returning back to active Muay Thai competition a little over a year ago. Most
recently he defeated Wallace Lopez in the opening round of the K-1 World Max
2013 tournament with a body kick. With the huge win he advances in the
tournament and there are some interesting potential match ups for him in the
tournament with Buakaw and Andy Souwer both part of the tournament. It will be
interesting to see who Campbell is matched up with next.
Miles returned to action after a
year long layoff with an impressive knockout over Guiseppe D'amuri at Challenger 7 “Heavy Duty”. Miles has not fought often
in the last few years, but is still one of the top middleweights in North
America. His next bout is currently unknown.
Sheridan most recently competed in the Road to Glory USA tournament. He made it to the tournament final where he dropped a close decision to Michael Mananquil. He won’t have to wait long, however, to try and avenge the loss as he will re-match Mananquil on the under card of Glory 11 in Chicago. The Canadian fighter is one of North America’s top up and coming fighters and someone you should keep an eye on.
Washington had a three fight winning streak stopped by Moses Tor Sangtiennoi at Push Kick Promotions “World Stand Off 5”. Washington looked solid in the fight, but Moses was just a step ahead in the bout. Washington is one of the most active fighters from the U.S. and is a stiff challenge for anyone that steps in the ring with him. His next bout is currently unknown but don’t expect Washington to have a long layoff.
Rankings qualification - Muay Thai
and Kickboxing bouts are all taken into consideration for the rankings. These
rankings are not only based on Muay Thai Fights as many fighters compete in
both full rules Muay Thai and Kickboxing bouts. Fighters are not to be inactive
for any period longer than 12 months or they will be dropped from the rankings
unless a fight is schedule within a month from the date they become ineligible.
Fighters must be born in North America or permanently reside in North America and
be active in the North American fight circuit are eligible for the
rankings.
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