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 Women's Openweight (+59 kg) has been active this month.
MEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND
Kazuki Osaki (2 to 1) becomes the new pound-for-pound king after defeating top contender Ryujin Nasukawa in a tightly contested bout at RISE World Series 2026 Tokyo. It took an extension round before Osaki began to pull ahead, as Nasukawa's volume and slick movement made for a razor-close affair.
Petchpanomrung (1 to 2) drops a decision in the Last Featherweight Standing tournament against longtime rival Kento Haraguchi (NR to 9). Earlier that night, he defeated Miguel Trindade. His prolonged dominance of both the division and the sport prevents a steeper fall. Conversely, Haraguchi's recent losses to Trindade and Chadd Collins keep him from entering the rankings any higher.
Superbon (3 to 5) falls two spots after two years without a ranked win and remains sidelined with an injury, with no bouts currently scheduled.
Mory Kromah (NR to 6) solved his first heavyweight title defense in style, leaving no doubt against Miloš Cvjetićanin as he scored another knockout-of-the-year contender.
Donovan Wisse (6 to 7) moved up a division to test himself, defeating contenders Luis Tavares and Michael Boapeah before losing to Mohamed Touchassie (NR to 8). Despite the loss, Wisse remains a top contender in two divisions, with a rematch for either title likely in the near future to prove he has not lost a step. Touchassie stunned the tournament field with three standout performances, showcasing clear versatility and heart on his way to becoming the new GLORY Light Heavyweight champion.
HEAVYWEIGHT (+95 KG)
Mory Kromah (1) knocked out Milos Cvjetićanin with a flying knee in the third round to defend his GLORY Heavyweight title.
Nico Horta (7) defeated Ben Mason by unanimous decision to capture the Heresh title.
Samet Agedve (9 to NR) lost his ONE Championship heavyweight title to Roman Kryklia (NR to 9) by unanimous decision.
Antonio Plazibat (NR to 10) enters the rankings after knocking out Anis Bouzid with a series of hooks in the extension round.
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT (-95 KG)
Michael Boapeah (2 to 3) defeated Artem Vakhitov by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals of the GLORY Light Heavyweight Grand Prix. In the other quarterfinals, Bahram Rajabzadeh (3 to 5) lost by unanimous decision to Mohamed Touchassie (NR to 1), while Cem Caceres (7 to 8) defeated Mohamed Hamdi by unanimous decision.
In the semifinals, Boapeah lost by unanimous decision to Donovan Wisse (NR to 2), who had previously defeated Luis Tavares by unanimous decision. Touchassie advanced to the final with a unanimous decision victory over Cem Caceres (7 to 8).
In the final, Mohamed Touchassie (NR to 1) defeated Donovan Wisse (NR to 2) by split decision to win the tournament and capture the vacant GLORY Light Heavyweight title.
MIDDLEWEIGHT (-85 KG)
Michael Boapeah (3 to NR) exits the rankings after a year without competing at the weight while being ranked in the division above.
Serkan Özçağlayan (5 to 4) lost by unanimous decision to Jimmy Livinus at 95 kg. This does not affect his ranking.
Max Weekers (8 to 10) lost by unanimous decision to Anwar Dira (NR to 8) in a fight for the vacant Enfusion 85 kg title.
Fabian Lorito (9) defeated Romao Paz by unanimous decision at 90 kg.
WELTERWEIGHT (-77 KG)
Jay Overmeer (5 to 10) lost by first-round knockout to Chris Baya (NR to 9) in a fight for the World Fighting League 75kg title.
Hamicha (6 to NR) exits the rankings after 18 months of inactivity within the division.
Mehdi Ait El Hadj (8 to 7) lost by unanimous decision to Figuereido Landman (NR to 5).
LIGHTWEIGHT (-71 KG)
Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (10) lost to Luis Cajaiba by unanimous decision under Muay Thai rules. This does not affect his ranking.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT (-67.5 KG)
Petchpanomrung (1 to 2) defeated Miguel Trindade (2 to 3) by majority decision in the semifinals of the GLORY x RISE Last Featherweight Standing tournament. In the final, he lost by extension-round unanimous decision to Kento Haraguchi (6 to 1), who had defeated Yura (10) by unanimous decision in his semifinal.
Chadd Collins (3 to 4) defeated Kimluay WanKongOhm by majority decision in a 63.5 kg catchweight bout.
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (-61 KG)
Yuan Pengjie (5) defeated Jaosuayai Mor.Krungtheptonburi by unanimous decision.
BANTAMWEIGHT (-58 KG)
Haruto Yasumoto (1) defeated Ze Waliuo by unanimous decision.
SUPER FLYWEIGHT (-55 KG)
Koki Osaki (1) knocked out Chaitone Wor.Auracha under Muay Thai rules to capture the interim Rajadamnern Stadium title. This does not affect his ranking.
Masashi Kumura (4) stopped Joemar Gallaza after scoring three knockdowns in a minute.
FLYWEIGHT (-53 KG)
Kazuki Osaki (1) defeated Ryujin Nasukawa (2) by extension-round unanimous decision in a 55 kg catchweight bout.
Sora Tanazawa (5) defeated Adham Ruziev by unanimous decision at 56.7 kg.
Adam Sor.Dechapan (8) lost by split decision to Pet Suanluangrodyok under Muay Thai rules. This does not affect his ranking.
WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT (-57.5 KG)
Débora Evora (2) defeated Dorcas Ollita by unanimous decision.
Eva Guillot (8) defeated Giorgia Biagini by decision.
Cheyenne Aldus (10 to 9) knocked out Ester Viola in the second round with a high kick.
WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT (-53.5 KG)
Phetjeeja (1) lost by split decision to Allycia Rodrigues for the ONE Muay Thai title. This does not affect her ranking.
Teodora Kirilova (7 to NR) exits the rankings after retiring.
Ines Daniela (8) lost by unanimous decision to Lyndsey Thomas (NR to 7).
WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT (-50 KG)
Miho Takanashi (9 to NR) exits the rankings after 18 months of inactivity.
Caroline Bossa (NR to 10) makes her entry.
WOMEN'S ATOMWEIGHT (-47 KG)
Haruka Shimada (3) knocked out Pancake Sor.Kongkrapan in one round.
Mari (7) defeated Kim Minji by unanimous decision.
Source: beyondkick.com