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.
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[edit] Tachi Palace Fights
Tachi Palace Fights instituted a flyweight division with a title fight between Ulysses Gomez and Luis Gonzalez on May 5, 2010.
[edit] Zuffa
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 was officially announced in 2011[4]; with the inaugural champion being decided by way of a four man tournament that began with the semifinal round held at the UFC on FX2 event in Sydney Australia on March 2nd, 2012.
[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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