difference, so there are a variety of different fighters who approach their matches in different ways. Light heavyweight fighters are those that fall between 185 and 205 lbs. Current champion Chris Weidman (2014) is known for being one of the best wrestlers in the world, but he also has a one of the most iconic knockouts in UFC, which came in a championship bout against Anderson Silva. Now we are finally getting up to some of the heavier fighters in MMA, as well as some guys with some seriously heavy hands. Middleweight fighters are between 170 and 185 lbs. Welterweight fights are some of the most interesting in the sport, as you never know what to expect when two fighters square off against one another. Pierre was known for submission moves and quick feet, while current champion Johny Hendricks (2014) has a huge left hand that will knock opponents out. The fighting style at this division will vary depending on the type of training that the athlete is best using.įor example, long time champion, Georges St. Welterweight fighters are those that fall between 155 and 170 lbs. It’s no surprise to see these guys have as many submission wins as they do knockouts or decisions. Guys that do this best are Anthony Pettis, Gilbert Melendez, Benson Henderson, and Donal Cerrone. Lightweight fighters are starting to get bigger than some of the small divisions, so they have to be as equally as talented on the ground as they are while standing up. Lightweight fighters are those that fall in-between 145 and 155 lbs., which includes them in the lightweight division. Some of the top fighters in the game right now include José Aldo, Cub Swanson, Chad Mendes, and up-and-coming superstar Conor McGregor. The next list of fighters are featherweights, which are those that fall between 135 and 145 lbs. Like flyweights, bantamweights are quick, but they have equal amounts of strength and speed. The top fighters in this class include guys like Renan Barão, Dominick Cruz, and current champion, TJ Dillashaw (2014).
The next weight class includes bantamweight fighters that fall between 125 and 135 lbs. The flyweight division is the newest of weight classes for the UFC, but it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular. Flyweight fighters are known for being quick on their feet, but they also have enough power to get some hefty knockouts as well. These include the likes of Joseph Benavidez, John Dodson, Ali Bagautinov, and the current Flyweight Champion, Demetrious Johnson (2014). They include the fighters that are 125 lbs or smaller. Men Weight Classesįlyweight fighters are the smallest of the bunch. However, for the most part, here is a look at the way that both male and female fighters are categorized. And while that’s not to say that Fabor wouldn’t be able to hold his own against the UFC Heavyweight Champion Of The World, weight classes make it easier to organize fighters on even playing fields.įor the most part, these rules are unified along all of MMA organizations, though there are certain differences out there.
The reason that these weight classes are in place is to prohibit smaller fighters like Urijah Fabor from going against behemoths like Cain Velasquez. One of the most important rules in MMA is that fighters must make certain weight classes that they choose to fight in.
Today we touch on the primary weight classes that are dominant in MMA.
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