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Weight class

Divisions to match sizes of opponents

Weight classes are divisions of competition used to match competitors against others of their own size. Weight classes are used in a variety of sports including rowing, weight lifting, and especially combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Alternatives to formal weight classes include catch weight and openweight.

The existence of weight divisions gives rise to the practice of weight cutting. To be the largest individual in a weight division is perceived as advantageous; therefore many athletes lose weight through dieting and dehydration prior to weigh-ins to qualify for a lower weight class.

Comparison

Below are selected maximum weight limits for the major classes in different sports.

Divisions	Boxing	MMA	Kickboxing (ONE)	BJJ	Judo
Heavyweight	200.6 lb	264.6 lb	265.0 lb	94.3 kg	+100 kg
Light heavyweight	175 lb	205 lb	225 lb	88.5 kg
Middleweight	160 lb	185 lb	205 lb	82.3 kg	90 kg
Welterweight	147 lb	170 lb	185 lb
Lightweight	135 lb	155 lb	170 lb	76 kg	73 kg
Featherweight	126 lb	145 lb	155 lb	70 kg
Bantamweight	118 lb	135 lb	145 lb	57.5 kg
Flyweight	112 lb	125 lb	135 lb

References

(26 July 2013). "Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance: Muscle Building, Endurance, and Strength". Academic Press.
(14 July 2021). "Strength and Conditioning for Mixed Martial Arts: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete". Rowman & Littlefield.

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