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What are the UFC classifications?

UFC currently classifies fighters based on their weight. There are currently 8 weight classes for Male Fighters. The weight classes with their maximum allowed weight are as follows: a. Flyweight - 125 pounds b. Bantamweight - 135 pounds c. Featherweight - 145 pounds d. Lightweight - 155 pounds e. Welterweight - 170 pounds f. Middleweight - 185 pounds g. Light Heavyweight - 205 pounds h. Heavyweight - 265 pounds For female fighters, as of now, there is only one weight class which is the Bantamweight class.


Does UFC own WEC cage fighting?

Yes the wec is the ufc's sister company. Both are run by a promotion called zuffa. The wec started like every other promotion with all the weight classes but now has turned into the place the lighter weights go for the top competition.


When did Brock become champion of UFC?

Brock Lesnar fought Randy "The Natural" Couture for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The fight happened at the UFC 91 event on 15th November 2008. Lesnar defeated Couture via TKO (punches) at 3:07 of round 2 to become the new UFC Heavyweight Champion. He went on to defend the title successfully a couple of times before losing to Cain Velasquez


What UFC weight class is kimbo slice in?

Kimbo Slice will be fighting in the Light Heavy Weight Division in the UFC (205 lbs). Although since Kimbo Slice is not a contender and will most likely never be a contender he will fight at whatever weight has the most appealing opponent.


How many weight classes in UFC mixed martial arts?

fly weight 116-125pounds bantamweight 126-135pounds featherweight 136-145 lightweight 146-155 welterweight 156- 170 middleweight 171-185 lightheavy weight 186-205 heavyweight 206-265

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When did the Ultimate fighting Championship have Weight classes?

After Royce Gracie retired the UFC adopted rules.


What are the UFC classifications?

UFC currently classifies fighters based on their weight. There are currently 8 weight classes for Male Fighters. The weight classes with their maximum allowed weight are as follows: a. Flyweight - 125 pounds b. Bantamweight - 135 pounds c. Featherweight - 145 pounds d. Lightweight - 155 pounds e. Welterweight - 170 pounds f. Middleweight - 185 pounds g. Light Heavyweight - 205 pounds h. Heavyweight - 265 pounds For female fighters, as of now, there is only one weight class which is the Bantamweight class.


Does doing UFC cause weight loss?

Yes, any kind of physical activity makes you lose weight, and doing UFC is a great way.


Is Anderson in the light weight in UFC?

Anderson Silva is currently in the UFC Middleweight (185 lb.) division.


How old should you be to start training for UFC?

14 is when you can start mma classes


Does UFC own WEC cage fighting?

Yes the wec is the ufc's sister company. Both are run by a promotion called zuffa. The wec started like every other promotion with all the weight classes but now has turned into the place the lighter weights go for the top competition.


When did Brock become champion of UFC?

Brock Lesnar fought Randy "The Natural" Couture for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The fight happened at the UFC 91 event on 15th November 2008. Lesnar defeated Couture via TKO (punches) at 3:07 of round 2 to become the new UFC Heavyweight Champion. He went on to defend the title successfully a couple of times before losing to Cain Velasquez


What is the maximium weight a UFC fighter can weigh?

265 pounds.


Ufc Lite weight champ?

BJ Penn of Hawaii


Who was the first white UFC champion?

Well there are several weight divisions in which the first champion was white, but the first ever white UFC champion was Mark Coleman who became the first ever UFC undisputed heavyweight champion of the world on Februrary 7th, 1997 at UFC 12.


What UFC weight class is kimbo slice in?

Kimbo Slice will be fighting in the Light Heavy Weight Division in the UFC (205 lbs). Although since Kimbo Slice is not a contender and will most likely never be a contender he will fight at whatever weight has the most appealing opponent.


How many weight classes in UFC mixed martial arts?

fly weight 116-125pounds bantamweight 126-135pounds featherweight 136-145 lightweight 146-155 welterweight 156- 170 middleweight 171-185 lightheavy weight 186-205 heavyweight 206-265