Here is the latest edition of the Minnesota MMA News Unified Rankings.

Rankings are compiled using votes from 10 panelists (when they actually get their votes in) from around the state and throughout the Minnesota MMA scene. Fighters must be active within the last 12 months to qualify. They also must be Minnesota natives, residents or have fought the majority of their fights within the state.

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Without further delay, here are the December rankings:

Women's

1. Kelly Kobold (17-3-1)

2. Kaitlin Young (6-5)

3. Shana Olsen (4-1)

4. Kendra Ruff (2-0)

5. Christina Jobe (4-3)

6. Hope Sanftner (2-3)

7. Rose Namajunas (3-1)

8. Melissa Schiro (3-1)

9. Sarah Bishop (1-0)

10. Mariah Johnson (5-6)

135-and-below

1. Travis Reddinger (16-3)

2. Brandon Merkt (11-0)

3. Melvin Blumer (5-1)

4. Marvin Blumer (5-2)

5. Jeremy Stetz (10-3)

6. Jamal Galehdari (6-0, amateur)

7. Andre Tieva (5-0, amateur)