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 Light Heavyweight (-95 kg), and Middleweight (-85 kg) has been active this month.
POUND-FOR-POUND MEN
Yuki Yoza (7 to 6) defeated Superlek Kiatmoo9 by unanimous decision. Yoza outkicked the kicking machine, showcasing sharp timing and composure as he increasingly outmaneuvered Superlek throughout the fight.
HEAVYWEIGHT (+95 KG)
Rico Verhoeven (1) announced that he is vacating the GLORY heavyweight title. While a return to kickboxing appears unlikely, he has not officially retired, so we are refraining from deranking him for now in case he continues competing in another capacity. This grace period will last until the "Last Heavyweight Standing" in February 2026, where a new definite number one will be crowned.
Samet Agedve (NR to 9) claimed the inaugural ONE Championship heavyweight kickboxing title with a unanimous decision victory over former ranked fighter Roman Kryklia, who returned to kickboxing rules after three years away.
WELTERWEIGHT (-77 KG)
Endy Semeleer (4) defeated Marvin Monteiro by unanimous decision.
LIGHTWEIGHT (-71 KG)
Superbon Singmawynn (1) defeated Masaaki Noiri by unanimous decision to protect his ONE Championship 70kg title.
Marat Grigorian (3 to 2) defeated Rukiya Anpo by unanimous decision.
Ouyang Feng (2 to 4) lost by unanimous decision to Jonas Salsicha ( NR to 3) in the quarterfinals of the K-1 World MAX tournament. Salsicha then stopped winning reservist Jonathan Aiulu in 30 seconds in the semifinals. In the final, he knocked out Darryl Verdonk ( NR to 9) with a body kick in the first round to become the 2025 K-1 World MAX champion.
Stoyan Koprivlenski (10 to NR) defeated Hercules in the quarterfinals of the 2025 K-1 World MAX before losing by knockout to Darryl Verdonk (NR to 9) in the semifinals. Verdonk had previously defeated Alassa Kamara by extension round unanimous decision in his quarterfinal bout.
Kaito (8) defeated Enriko Kehl (10) by unanimous decision in a direct rematch after scoring a knockdown in the fight.
Hiromi Wajima (8 to NR) lost by unanimous decision to Nabil Anane.
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT (-67.5 KG)
Yuki Yoza (7 to 4) defeated Superlek Kiatmoo9 by unanimous decision.
Kento Haraguchi (4 to 5) stopped Petru Morari in the first round with body attacks.
Wei Rui (6 to 10) lost by unanimous decision to Hiroki Akimoto (NR to 9) in a rematch of what was Wei’s only win of the last two years.
FEATHERWEIGHT (-64 KG)
Tomás Aguirre (8 to 9) lost his WGP 64 kg title by unanimous decision to Denis Júnior (NR to 8) in a back-and-forth fight where Aguirre was knocked down in the first round.
SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT (-61 KG)
Rémi Parra (2 to 1) knocked out Fabio Loisi with a thunderous second-round spinning backfist to capture the La Nuit des Champions 60 kg title.
Rodtang (1 to 2) was scheduled to face Nong-O for the vacant ONE flyweight Muay Thai title but withdrew due to health complications following a difficult weight cut. While this doesn’t directly affect his ranking, it marks his sixth withdrawal at the weight during his ONE tenure and raises questions about his future in the division.
Takeru (4) stopped Denis Puric in the second round.
Kan Nakamura (5) defeated Yuan Pengjie (8 to 7) by extension-round unanimous decision after scoring a high-kick knockdown to win the 2025 RISE -61.5kg World Series.
Tomoya Yokoyama (2) dropped Leona Pettas (7 to 8) on his way to a unanimous decision win.
Yuki Kasahara (6) defeated Maemot Sor.Salacheep by unanimous decision.
BANTAMWEIGHT (-58 KG)
Haruto Yasumoto (3 to 2) won the 2025 Shoot Boxing S-Cup. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Kyo Kawakami (8) by unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he stopped Koyata Yamada (9) after two first-round knockdowns. In the final, he knocked out the other twin, Kotaro Yamada (6 to 5), with a right cross in the second round.
Keisuke Monguchi (6) defeated Ryuto by majority decision at 60 kg. This does not affect his ranking.
Kotaro Yamada (6 to 5) defeated Josué Absalon by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals of the Shoot Boxing S-Cup. In the semifinals, he defeated Satanthong Chor.Hapayak by unanimous decision before losing by knockout to Haruto Yasumoto (3 to 2) in the final.
Koyata Yamada (9) knocked out Mehman Mamedov in the quarterfinals of the Shoot Boxing S-Cup. In the semifinals, he was stopped by Haruto Yasumoto (3 to 2).
SUPER FLYWEIGHT (-55 KG)
Shiro (1) knocked out Petchsaenkom Sor.Sommai with a right cross in the opening minute of the second round.
Koki Osaki (2) stopped Wuttikorn Suannamtankiri with punches in the third round.
Koji Ikeda (4 to 10) lost to Toki Oshika (NR to 9) by unanimous decision.
Rui Okubo (5 to 4) defeated Wu Yutong by first-round knockout in a 56kg catchweight bout.
Riamu (9 to 8) defeated Kengo Murata by unanimous decision to defend his Krush -55kg title for the fourth time.
FLYWEIGHT (-53 KG)
Riku Kazushima (5 to 6) lost by unanimous decision to Sora Tanazawa (NR to 5).
Tenshi Matsumoto (9) defeated Momu Tsukamoto by majority decision.
Toma Kuroda (7 to 8) defeated Kirill Chizhik by unanimous decision.
Issei Ishii (10) defeated Eito Kurokawa by unanimous decision in a bout featuring knockdowns on both sides to capture the vacant K-1 53kg title.
WOMEN'S OPENWEIGHT (+59 KG)
Andreea Cebuc (1) defeated Nezaket İrem İhtiyar by unanimous decision.
Marieke Calis (4) defeated Rebecca Vaiani by second-round technical knockout.
WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT (-57.5 KG)
Kyara van der Klooster (9) defeated Manon Leeuwinga by unanimous decision to defend her Enfusion 55kg title.
WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT (-53.5 KG)
Kana (6) defeated Stamp Fairtex by unanimous decision.
WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT (-50 KG)
Ines Daniela (8 to 4) defeated Alessia Muroni by unanimous decision to capture the WAKO Pro -50kg world title.
Panchan Rina (5 to NR) leaves the rankings after retiring from kickboxing.
Maialen Gallardo (NR to 10) makes her entry.
