In addition to pound for pound rankings, Muay Thai Authority will now begin to rank fighters by weight class. The top five fighters in each weight class will be ranked in order from one to five. For a weight class to receive rankings there has to be at least five fighters that qualify to be ranked. If a weight class has two outstanding fighters, but there are not three other pro fighters that merit being in the rankings then there will be no rankings for that weight class. Below are the super lightweight North American rankings, the second individual weight class to be ranked by Muay Thai Authority. The remainder of the weight classes will be released in the upcoming days.
1. Kevin Ross (17-8)
Ross has continuously shown he isn't afraid to step into the ring with the best in the world and after his fight against Saenchai he stepped into the ring with current Lumpinee champion Sakkedao. The fight didn't go exactly the way Ross would have liked as a cut stopped the fight after the third round, giving the win to Sakkedao. After winning the 2010 Muay Thai Authority fighter of the year award, 2011 has been some what of a rough year for Ross. You can't ignore the facts that he is fighting world class competition, but he is now 1-3 on the year with his only win coming back in May against Mark DeLuca. The next move for Ross is unknown, although he might be in action as early as January. Whatever his next move it should be interesting to see if he can get back on the winning track against top tier competition.
2. Matt Embree (19-3)
Embree claimed the Journey Fight Series tournament crown with a victory over Josh Palmer. Despite currently being undersized for the 140lb weight class, Embree makes up for it with technique and skill. He has stated that a permanent move to the 140lb weight class is likely in the cards for him. Embree is expected to be back in action in February at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5" against Coke Chunhawat.
3. Josh Palmer (38-16)
Palmer fell short of capturing the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament. Things seemed to be going his way early on in his fight with Matt Embree, but as the fight wore one the bout began to favor Embree. Despite coming up short, Palmer is still one of the best North American fighters in the 140-147lb weight class. There are some interesting match-ups for him in North America alone, he is expected to fight in Ireland in February of 2012.
4. Gabriel Varga (5-1)
Varga has some great technical skills, unfortunately for fans his latest fight was cancelled at the last minute when his opponent, Justin Greskiewicz was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Varga's next fight is currently unknown, but it could come in March of 2012. The Warriors Cup also stated they will try and get the fight between Varga and Greskiewicz re-scheduled.
5. Justin Greskiewicz (16-8-3)
Greskiewicz has won his last two fights, both decision victories over Turan Hasanov and Eddie Martinez. Greskiewicz is a fight any one, any time, any where type of fighter, which has made him a fan favorite. He had a pretty active 2011 which included big fights against Liam Harrison and Josh Palmer. Greskiewicz is rumored to be in action at Take-On's January show, although nothing has been confirmed.
Rankings qualification - 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. Fighter's that compete in two weight classes will be assigned a weight class that they compete in regularly or hold a major title in.
*If you are currently ranked in a weight class and would like to switch weight classes please notify Nathan@MuayThaiAuthority.com. Switching weight classes does not guarantee you will be ranked in the new weight class.
Ross has continuously shown he isn't afraid to step into the ring with the best in the world and after his fight against Saenchai he stepped into the ring with current Lumpinee champion Sakkedao. The fight didn't go exactly the way Ross would have liked as a cut stopped the fight after the third round, giving the win to Sakkedao. After winning the 2010 Muay Thai Authority fighter of the year award, 2011 has been some what of a rough year for Ross. You can't ignore the facts that he is fighting world class competition, but he is now 1-3 on the year with his only win coming back in May against Mark DeLuca. The next move for Ross is unknown, although he might be in action as early as January. Whatever his next move it should be interesting to see if he can get back on the winning track against top tier competition.
Embree claimed the Journey Fight Series tournament crown with a victory over Josh Palmer. Despite currently being undersized for the 140lb weight class, Embree makes up for it with technique and skill. He has stated that a permanent move to the 140lb weight class is likely in the cards for him. Embree is expected to be back in action in February at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 5" against Coke Chunhawat.
Palmer fell short of capturing the Journey Fight Series 140lb tournament. Things seemed to be going his way early on in his fight with Matt Embree, but as the fight wore one the bout began to favor Embree. Despite coming up short, Palmer is still one of the best North American fighters in the 140-147lb weight class. There are some interesting match-ups for him in North America alone, he is expected to fight in Ireland in February of 2012.
Varga has some great technical skills, unfortunately for fans his latest fight was cancelled at the last minute when his opponent, Justin Greskiewicz was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Varga's next fight is currently unknown, but it could come in March of 2012. The Warriors Cup also stated they will try and get the fight between Varga and Greskiewicz re-scheduled.
Greskiewicz has won his last two fights, both decision victories over Turan Hasanov and Eddie Martinez. Greskiewicz is a fight any one, any time, any where type of fighter, which has made him a fan favorite. He had a pretty active 2011 which included big fights against Liam Harrison and Josh Palmer. Greskiewicz is rumored to be in action at Take-On's January show, although nothing has been confirmed.
Rankings qualification - 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. Fighter's that compete in two weight classes will be assigned a weight class that they compete in regularly or hold a major title in.
*If you are currently ranked in a weight class and would like to switch weight classes please notify Nathan@MuayThaiAuthority.com. Switching weight classes does not guarantee you will be ranked in the new weight class.
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