Weight class
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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 | None | 120.0kg (264.6lb) | 120.2kg (265.0lb) | 94.3kg (207.9lb) | |
| Light heavyweight | 79.4kg (175.0lb) | 93.0kg (205.0lb) | 102.1kg (225.1lb) | 88.5kg (195.1lb) | 100kg (220.5lb) (half-heavyweight) |
| Middleweight | 72.6kg (160.1lb) | 83.9kg (185.0lb) | 93.0kg (205.0lb) | 82.3kg (181.4lb) | 90kg (198.4lb) |
| Welterweight | 66.7kg (147.0lb) | 77.1kg (170.0lb) | 83.9kg (185.0lb) | ||
| Lightweight | 61.2kg (134.9lb) | 70.3kg (155.0lb) | 77.1kg (170.0lb) | 76kg (167.6lb) | 73kg (160.9lb) |
| Featherweight | 57.2kg (126.1lb) | 65.8kg (145.1lb) | 70.3kg (155.0lb) | 70kg (154.3lb) | |
| Bantamweight | 53.5kg (117.9lb) | 61.2kg (134.9lb) | 65.8kg (145.1lb) | 57.5kg (126.8lb) | |
| Flyweight | 50.8kg (112.0lb) | 56.7kg (125.0lb) | 61.2kg (134.9lb) |
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
- Media related toWeight classesat Wikimedia Commons