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Offical Weight Classes

Fighters can only compete against opponents of their weight class, unless previously agreed upon. Failure to cut weight before the weigh in will result in a fine and the opponent may decline to compete.

Womens'

Atomweight-105 lb

Strawweight-115lb

Flyweight-125lb

Bantamweight-135lb

Featherweight-145lb

Mens'

Flyweight-125 lb

Bantamweight-135

Featherweight-145

Lightweight-155lb

Welterweight-170lb

Middleweight-185lb

Light Heavyweight-205lb

Heavyweight- 265 lb

Super Heavyweight-unlimited weight

1. Striking- combines boxing, muay thai, kickboxing, karate, taekwondo, and sanshow.

2. Clinching-def. stand up grappling, used to eliminate the oppnent's ability to strike. Includes disciplins like freestyle/greco-roman wrestling, judo, and jiujitsu.

3.Ground-def. grappling and striking on the floor. Ex: Brazilian Jiujitsu, judo, and submission wrestling.

A well rounded mixed martial artists should be competent in all three disciplines.

Weight Divisions

Common Disciplines MMA