In an attempt to create an even better system for tracking the fighters in this region, we’ve implemented a policy that officially enlists the help of some of the folks that are most involved in the MMA scene in the Carolinas. Using an AP or Coaches Poll format, we will be getting official feedback from promoters, matchmakers and others familiar with the regional scene.
Instead of informal feedback, like we have used in the past, our new rankings structure will actually give a vote to these individuals so that fighters aren’t just being recognized for their hard work by this website, they’re also being recognized by their peers. Beginning with this round of rankings, we’ve implemented this new format and there have already been a few shakeups. Although there will never be a comprehensive list of rankings in any sport that everyone will agree with, this new process should offer a more “consensus” viewpoint. As time goes on, we hope to get as many folks as possible throughout North and South Carolina contributing to help formulate these rankings.
The MMA scene in this region continues to grow and such a system could have some value for fans, fighters and matchmakers alike. This list represents fighters from this area that actively compete close to home and those that are fighting outside of this region. There will inevitably be fighters that are currently between the amateur and professional ranks that are not yet represented within these rankings. There will also be fighters that are very talented but haven’t been active enough recently to reflect in the list.
We will highlight at least a few fighters in each weight class and our goal is to bring recognition to many of the fighters in our region (veterans and prospects) that are putting in lots of hard work. We realize that compiling a ranking like this is very subjective so we’ve attempted to gather a consensus of opinions in helping to develop these rankings. We’d like to hear feedback from others and would like the continued help of the MMA community across the region to help improve the rankings and make them as accurate as possible.
Pro MMA Now June 2011 NC/SC PRO RANKINGS
HWT:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Keith Bell | 2 | 1 | 0 | NC | 50.0% |
| Josh Lening | 2 | 3 | 0 | NC | 78.3% |
| Steven Banks | 6 | 6 | 0 | SC | 61.8% |
| Jeremy Holm | 1 | 1 | 0 | NC | 55.6% |
| John Juarez | 1 | 2 | 0 | SC | 77.8% |
205:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Rodney Wallace | 11 | 4 | 0 | NC | 70.3% |
| Kelly Anundson | 3 | 1 | 0 | SC | 56.7% |
| John Richard | 3 | 3 | 0 | SC | 53.2% |
| Chris McNally | 4 | 3 | 0 | SC | 70.7% |
| Tomar Washington | 5 | 1 | 0 | SC | 36.4% |
Also take note of: Zachary Klouse (2-0) NC
185:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Nissen Osterneck | 9 | 3 | 0 | SC | 60.7% |
| Derek Brunson | 6 | 0 | 0 | NC | 50.0% |
| Josh Eagans | 6 | 1 | 0 | SC | 57.5% |
| Roger Carroll | 10 | 5 | 0 | NC | 60.4% |
| John Constantos | 1 | 0 | 0 | NC | 33.0% |
170:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Will Estes | 4 | 0 | 0 | NC | 44.0% |
| Jake Whitfield | 5 | 1 | 0 | NC | 48.4% |
| Derrick Kennington | 6 | 2 | 0 | SC | 54.2% |
| Johnny Buck | 9 | 7 | 0 | NC | 56.9% |
| Stephen Thompson | 3 | 0 | 0 | SC | 54.5% |
Also take note of: Dustin Chovanic (7-2) NC; Matt Dempsey (2-1) NC
155:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Jason Palacios | 9 | 6 | 0 | NC | 57.8% |
| Jordan Rinaldi | 4 | 0 | 0 | NC | 51.4% |
| Jacob Allman | 3 | 1 | 0 | NC | 57.4% |
| Jon Owens | 8 | 2 | 0 | SC | 51.9% |
| Jason Hicks | 3 | 0 | 0 | SC | 30.0% |
Also take note of: Ronnie Rogers (7-5; SC); Keith Richardson (4-2; SC); Joseph Carroll (4-7; NC); Pete Martin (2-2; NC); George Hickman (1-0; NC); Syl Bynum (4-2; NC );
145:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Jarrod Card | 13 | 5 | 1 | NC | 57.0% |
| Jim Carey | 4 | 1 | 0 | NC | 55.9% |
| Christopher Cain | 2 | 1 | 0 | SC | 56.3% |
| Jerrod Sanders | 3 | 1 | 0 | NC | 54.2% |
| Justin Dalton | 6 | 4 | 0 | NC | 47.6% |
Also take note of: Bill Metts (2-1) NC; Casey Johnson (2-0) NC
135:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Preston Marks | 5 | 3 | 0 | NC | 70.0% |
| Tim Goodwin | 5 | 3 | 0 | SC | 59.0% |
| Nate Davis | 1 | 0 | 0 | NC | 66.7% |
| Matt Tran | 2 | 1 | 0 | SC | 50.0% |
| Alton Tyner | 1 | 1 | 0 | NC | 71.4.% |
Also take note of: Keith Hulin (1-1)
MMA FOR REAL APRIL 2011 NC/SC AMATEUR RANKINGS
HWT:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Chris Sutton | 5 | 1 | 0 | NC | 65.0% |
| Marlone Smith | 8 | 2 | 0 | NC | 44.0% |
| Keith Baldwin | 2 | 0 | 0 | NC | 50.0% |
| Brian Amey | 2 | 0 | 0 | NC | 50.0% |
| Walter Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | NC | 71.4% |
Also take note of: Antwon Harris (1-1; SC); Grant Austin (4-1; NC)
205:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Marvin Skipper | 5 | 0 | 0 | SC | 48.0% |
| Brandon Beach | 4 | 1 | 0 | NC | 57.9% |
| Cliff Thompson | 4 | 0 | 0 | NC | 38.1% |
| Kris Kennedy | 4 | 3 | 0 | NC | 58.1% |
| Chris Davis | 2 | 1 | 0 | NC | 50.0% |
185:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Ricky Rainey | 5 | 0 | 0 | NC | 47.1% |
| Jeremy Perdue | 3 | 0 | 0 | NC | 70.0% |
| Samuel Vanderslice | 5 | 0 | 0 | NC | 50.0% |
| William Moss | 6 | 0 | 0 | NC | 36.7% |
| Christian Sinnott | 2 | 0 | 0 | NC | 0.0% |
Also take note of: Andre Adams (4-1; NC); Blake Queen (4-1; NC); Jeff Ford (3-0; NC)
170:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Vincent Alberico | 4 | 0 | 0 | NC | 56.3% |
| Nick Smith | 6 | 1 | 0 | NC | 56.4% |
| Joseph Corneroli | 6 | 2 | 0 | SC | 65.1% |
| Pat DeFranco | 4 | 0 | 0 | SNC | 51.9% |
| Mike Corvino | 5 | 3 | 0 | NC | 65.5% |
Also take note of: Cody Wilson (5-1) SC
155:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Jason Lineberger | 4 | 3 | 0 | NC | 68.5% |
| Nicholas Wesley | 4 | 3 | 0 | N/A | 72.7% |
| Kevin Forant | 9 | 2 | 0 | NC | 58.1% |
| Amos Collins | 10 | 3 | 0 | SC | 53.1% |
| Jeff Loken | 6 | 1 | 0 | NC | 63.0% |
Also take note of: Michael Pagano (4-0) NC; Cody Wells (4-0)
145:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| J.J. Brantley | 7 | 0 | 0 | NC | 41.2% |
| Mike Powell | 5 | 0 | 0 | NC | 58.3% |
| Christian Brunetti | 4 | 0 | 0 | NC | 53.3% |
| Chris Burns | 6 | 1 | 0 | NC | 58.1% |
| Shane Crenshaw | 4 | 1 | 0 | SC | 53.6% |
Also take note of: Blake Risk (6-0; NC)
135:
| Name | Wins | Losses | Draws | State | Opp. Win % |
| Varon Webb | 9 | 3 | 1 | NC | 53.0% |
| Me’Shack Adams | 3 | 1 | 0 | NC | 66.7% |
| Matthew Coakley | 9 | 4 | 0 | NC | 66.3% |
| Solon Staley | 6 | 2 | 0 | SC | 25.0% |
| Kenneth Crowder | 4 | 0 | 0 | NC | 28.6% |
Also take note of: Rahshun Bell (2-1; NC)
All records are from the official database from www.mixedmartialarts.com. Our last month’s rankings can be found here if you want to compare. Feel free to drop your comments or own rankings in the comments section.
Big ups to all of you for the support…we hope to expand to a top ten in all weight classes soon…we just need more active fighters!!
Where is JJ Brantley in the 135 class? He does hold the title.
#1 at 145
How much is time AWAY from the cage a factor? I see some names up that are interesting beacuse they haven’t fought in months and maybe a year plus.
Fighters get dropped from the rankings after one year of inactivity…unless military service is involved…(I usually include that in the post…I didn’t for some reason in this one)
It would be a shorter amount of time…but the MMA shows in NC/SC have no real consistency to them at this point…so we stretched it out to a year…hopefully with more shows…fighters will fight more often..
Expect new rankings to drop sometime in August.
Just wondering when July will be out.