Weight class
Template:Short description Template:Human body weight 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[1] 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.[2]
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
(91 kg) |
264.6 lb
(120 kg) |
265.0 lb
(120.2 kg) |
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| Middleweight | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". |
| Welterweight | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | ||
| Lightweight | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". |
| Featherweight | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | |
| Bantamweight | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | |
| Flyweight | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". | Script error: No such module "convert". |
See also
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu weight classes
- Boxing weight classes
- Judo weight classes
- Kickboxing weight classes
- Mixed martial arts weight classes
- Professional wrestling weight classes
- Taekwondo weight classes
- Wrestling weight classes
References
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