Updated North American P4P Rankings 7/5/2013

Some changes to the pound for pound rankings since the last update. Spots one though six go unchanged, Andrew Tate and Shane Campbell each move up one slot to take the seven and eight positions. Joseph Valtellini and Michael Mananquil re-enter the pound for pound rankings at nine and ten. After a three fight losing streak Romie Adanza slides off the rankings, and after a 1-3 stretch Joe Schilling falls off the rankings as well.
1. Simon Marcus
(34-0)
(@SimonMarcusNo1)
After jumping becoming the number one light heavyweight in the world Marcus has
fought twice. He first defeated Dmitry Valent in China
by decision and most recently Suriya Prasathinphimai by decision in Thailand. The “Bad
Bwoy” is rumored to be fighting on the next Push Kick Promotions card in
September, but no opponent has been named for him as of yet. The match up fans
want to see is Simon Marcus vs. Steven Wakeling, but other interesting matches
would be against Damian Bujan of Argentina, or L’houcine “Aussie”
Ouzgni
2.
Ky Hollenbeck (15-2-1)

Hollenbeck has clearly established himself as the top name from the United States.
Most recently he lost to Giorgio Petrosyan in the Glory Final 8 when he
suffered a knee injury in the second round. Aside from a knockdown in round
one, Hollenbeck was going toe-to-toe with Petrosyan. His unique style has
served him well in his career, earning (T)KO victories over Michael Corley and
Cyrus Washington earlier in the year. When he will be back in action is unknown
yet as he had to undergo surgery to repair his ACL, but you can be certain that
Hollenbeck will only be involved in big fights.
3.
Gregory Choplin (55-10)

Now based out of Miami,
Choplin was riding a nice four fight win streak before being knocked out by
Yodsanklai at Lion Fight 8 this past January. Since then Choplin got back on
the winning track with a decision victory over Gil Silva. Choplin is expected
to fight Thai fighter Duochonlek at WBC World Muay Thai Millennium Championship
this upcoming September in France. 
4.
Matt Embree (23-4)
(@MT_Matics)
Embree saw his first action of 2013 at Push Kick Promotions “World Stand Off”
where he defeated Ben Yelle by unanimous decision. Known for his technical
style, “Matics” has expressed interest in fighting only the best. Embree will
battle Kevin Ross at Lion Fight 10 to end the debate of who the best 140lb
fighter is in North America. The fight will be
televised on AXS TV.
5.
Kevin Ross (19-8)
(@DaSoulAssassin)
Ross returned from ACL surgery in January to take home a unanimous decision
over Chris Kwiatkowski at Lion Fight 8. In his most recent at Lion Fight 9 he
went the distance against Bernie Mendieta and pulled out a razor thin split
decision. With two fights under his belt now Ross will take on Matt Embree in a
fight that fans have been asking for. The winner will undoubtedly be considered
the best 140lb fighter in North America.
6.
Chike Lindsay (19-4)

Lindsay is currently riding a five fight win streak which includes wins over
Muay Thai legend Somluck Kamsing and Christophe Pruvost. Lindsay scored a (T)KO
over James Martinez at Bangkok Fight Night “Shockwave” in his most recent win.
Lindsay is one of America’s
best talents and will be put to the test when he faces Yodsanklai Fairtex at
Lion Fight 10 on July 26th. If Lindsay can pull out a victory over a
legend like Yodsanklai his stock would rise tremendously.
7.
Andrew Tate (17-3-1)
(@CobraTate)
American Andrew Tate has been based out of England for quite some time now and
has made his name fighting internationally. After losing in the finals of the
Enfusion tournament this past December, Tate has now won back to back fights. His
most recent win coming
 at the Enfusion London event in which he defeated Marlon Hunt in a
decisive unanimous decision. His next fight is currently not known, but should
continue to be a main stay for Enfusion.
8.
Shane Campbell (49-10)
(@ShaolinStyleMMA)
Shane Campbell has gone 5-0 since returning to Muay Thai after a three year
hiatus. In January he defeated Remy Bonnel by unanimous decision at Lion Fight
9, he then defeated Sean McKinnon by unanimous decision to win the Journey
Fight Series 160lb tournament in March. His most recent win came over Justin
Greskiewicz at the K-1 qualifiers in Calgary,
Alberta, Canada.
He stopped Greskiewicz with knees in the first round. Campbell’s next bout is currently unknown.
9.
Joseph Valtellini (9-1)
(@BazookaJoeV)
Valtellini is currently on a three fight win streak and is 2-0 since joining
the Glory ranks. After earning an impressive stoppage of veteran Murat Direkci
at Glory 6 in Istanbul, Valtellini scored a
stoppage over Francois Ambang due to leg kicks at Glory 9 in New York. One of the sports brightest young
talents, Valtellini is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with and a fan
favorite. His next bout is currently unknown but is expected to be for Glory.
10.
Michael Mananquil (19-4)

Michael Mananquil is now 5-0 since moving to the 154lb division. He most
recently won the Road to Glory USA
154lb tournament. Despite being known as a technical fighter, Mananquil has
shown that he is not afraid to let the leather fly and get involved in an all
out war. One of the most intriguing fights at 154 would be against Chike
Lindsay. Currently Mananquil’s next fight is unknown but will take most likely
take place for Glory when he makes is official debut for them.

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 are active in the North American fight circuit are eligible for the
rankings.