Lightweight (MMA)
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The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:
- The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb (70.3 kg)
- The Pancrase lightweight division, which formerly limited competitors to 152 lb (69 kg) now revised to 155 lb (70 kg)
- The SRC lightweight division, which formerly limited competitors to 154 lb (70 kg) now revised to 155 lb (70 kg)
- The Dream lightweight division, which limits competitors to 154 lb (70 kg)
- The Shooto lightweight division, which limits competitors to 143 lb (65 kg)
- The PFC (defunct) & EliteXC (defunct) lightweight division, which limited competitors to 160 lb (73 kg)
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[edit] Ambiguity and clarification
For the sake of uniformity, most American mixed martial arts media outlets consider Lightweight competitors to be between 146 and 155 lb (66 and 70 kg). This encompasses The Shooto Welterweight division (154 lb / 70 kg).
The UFC's lightweight division was reinstated at UFC 58 after falling into disuse following UFC 49. Sean Sherk, a former welterweight contender, defeated Kenny Florian at UFC 64, becoming the first UFC lightweight champion since 2002.
The lightweight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, is 155 lb (70 kg).[1]
[edit] Professional Champions
[edit] Current champions
This table is not always up to date. Last updated on December 31, 2011.
| Organization | Reign Began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
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| UFC | April 10, 2010 |  Frankie Edgar |
14-1-1 (3KO 3SUB) | 3 |
| Strikeforce | December 19, 2009 | Gilbert Melendez |
20-2 (11KO 1SUB) | 3 |
| Bellator FC | November 19, 2011 | Michael Chandler |
9-0 (3KO 4SUB) | 0 |
| Dream | October 6, 2009 |  Shinya Aoki |
30-5(1) (1KO 19SUB) | 2 |
[edit] See also
- List of current MMA Lightweight champions
- List of UFC Lightweight Champions
- List of Strikeforce Lightweight Champions
- List of Pancrase Lightweight Champions
[edit] References
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