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 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 (91 kg)	264.6 lb (120 kg)	265.0 lb (120.2 kg)	Template:Convert	+Template:Convert
Light heavyweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
Middleweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
Welterweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
Lightweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
Featherweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
Bantamweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template:Convert
Flyweight	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	Template: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

External links

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