Bantamweight (MMA)
The bantamweight division in mixed martial arts refers to a number of different weight classes:
- The UFC's bantamweight division with upper limit at 135 lb (61.2 kg)
- The King of the Cage bantamweight class with upper limit at 145 lb (65.8 kg)[1]
- The Shooto bantamweight division, which suits competitors below 56 kg (123.5 lb)
The bantamweight division sits between the lighter flyweight division and the heavier featherweight and/or lightweight divisions.
Ambiguity and clarification
For the sake of uniformity, many American mixed martial arts websites refer to competitors between 126 and 135 lb (57 and 61 kg) as bantamweights, This encompasses both the Shooto Featherweight division (132 lb / 60 kg) and the King of the Cage Flyweight division (135 lb / 61 kg). The UFC uses the Nevada definition of "bantamweight".
Prior to UFC 31, 150-pound (68 kg) fighters were known as bantamweights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After which, the weight limit was raised to 155 lb (70 kg), and the division became reinstated as the lightweight class.
The bantamweight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission[2] and the Association of Boxing Commissions[3] is 135 lb (61 kg).
Professional champions
Current champions
This table is not always up to date. Last updated on March 8th, 2016.
Men:
| Organization | Reign began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC | January 17, 2016 |  Dominick Cruz
|
21-1 (7KO 1SUB) | 0 |
| Bellator MMA | March 27, 2015 |  Marcos Galvão
|
17-6-1 (4KO 1SUB) | 0 |
| WSOF | March 29, 2014 | Marlon Moraes
|
14-4-1 (5KO 4SUB) | 2 |
| ONE Championship | October 18, 2013 | Bibiano Fernandes
|
19-3 (2KO 7SUB) | 4 |
Women:
| Organization | Reign began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC | March 5, 2016 | Miesha Tate
|
18-5 (3KO 7SUB) | 0 |
| Invicta FC | July 9, 2015 | Tonya Evinger
|
15-6-0 (6KO 6SUB) | 0 |
| Deep Jewels | August 29, 2015 |  Ji Yeon Kim
|
4-0-2 (1KO 2SUB) | 0 |
See also
- List of current MMA Bantamweight Champions
- List of current MMA Women's Bantamweight Champions
- List of UFC Bantamweight Champions
- List of WEC Bantamweight Champions (defunct)
- List of Pancrase Bantamweight Champions
References
- ^ "Fighters: Rankings ..." KingoftheCage.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Nevada Revised Statutes: `er 467 - Unarmed Combat". http://www.leg.state.nv.us. Archived from the original on 16 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work=|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Unified Rules of MMA". ABCBoxing.com. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
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