MMA WEIGHT CLASSES
Weight classes group fighters into defined limits. The UFC publishes divisions from flyweight through heavyweight for men and women, with limits that apply at official weigh-ins. citeturn0search13
Every UFC Weight Division Explained in 11 Minutes
A visual walkthrough of the UFC divisions and their history.
Men’s UFC divisions
Flyweight: 125 lb limit • Bantamweight: 135 • Featherweight: 145 • Lightweight: 155 • Welterweight: 170 • Middleweight: 185 • Light Heavyweight: 205 • Heavyweight: 265.
Women’s UFC divisions
The UFC lists strawweight at 115 lb, flyweight at 125 lb, bantamweight at 135 lb and featherweight at 145 lb. Division availability can vary by promotion and event.
Why weight classes matter
Weight classes reduce the size mismatch between competitors and shape how fighters approach training, conditioning and weigh-ins. Missing weight can have competitive and financial consequences depending on the event and commission.
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