Flyweight (MMA)
The flyweight division in mixed martial arts – as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission combat sports doctrine[1] – groups together all competitors 125 lb (57 kg) and below. The Pancrase flyweight division which formerly limited competitors to 128 lb (58 kg) is now revised to 125 lb (57 kg), this division is known as Bantamweight in Shooto where competitors are limited to 123 lb (56 kg). The UFC flyweight division limits competitors to 125 lb.
Due to the division's relative sparsity, few organizations have employed the use of a flyweight division. Some organizations, like Shooto, hold regular contests at that weight class and circulate a championship belt for that division.
On February 3, 2009, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) announced they would be adding a flyweight division set at 125 lb[2], however the division was never instituted. When the UFC and WEC merged, UFC president Dana White indicated that the Ultimate Fighting Championship would likely add a flyweight division in the future.[3] The UFC flyweight division is expected to debut in 2012.[4] The inaugural champion will be determined by a four man tournament.
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[edit] Professional Champions
[edit] Current champions
This table is not always up to date. Last updated on February 3, 2012.
| Organization | Reign Began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
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| UFC | ||||
| Shooto (123 lb) | Vacant |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Nevada Revised Statutes: CHAPTER 467 - UNARMED COMBAT". http://www.leg.state.nv.us. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-467.html#NAC467Sec7956. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- ^ "WEC's long-awaited 125-pound weight class likely to come in early 2010". 2009-08-07. http://mmajunkie.com/news/15753/wecs-long-awaited-125-pound-weight-class-likely-to-come-in-early-2010.mma.
- ^ "Dana White announces merger between UFC and WEC". LasVegasSun.com. 2010-10-28. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/oct/28/dana-white-announces-merger-between-ufc-and-wec/.
- ^ "UFC adds flyweights: Johnson vs. McCall, Benavidez vs. Urushitani at UFC on FX 2". MMAJunkie.com. 2011-12-11. http://mmajunkie.com/news/26499/ufc-adds-flyweights-johnson-vs-mccall-benavidez-vs-urushitani-at-ufc-on-fx-2.mma.
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