Flyweight (MMA)

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The flyweight division in mixed martial arts – as defined the Nevada State Athletic Commission combat sports doctrine[1] and by the Association of Boxing Commissions[2] – groups together all competitors 125 lb (57 kg) and below.

The flyweightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:

  • The UFC's flyweight division with an upper limit of 125 lb
  • The Pancrase super flyweight division with an upper limit of 125 lb[3]
  • The Shooto bantamweight division with an upper limit of 123 lb[4]
  • The Pancrase flyweight division with an upper limit of 120 lb[3]
  • The Shooto flyweight division with an upper limit of 115 lb[5]

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On February 3, 2009, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) announced they would be adding a flyweight division set at 125 lb,[6] 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.[7] The UFC flyweight division was officially announced in 2011;[8] with the inaugural champion being decided by way of a four man tournament that began with the semifinal round held at the UFC on FX 2 event in Sydney Australia on March 2, 2012. Joseph Benavidez won his semi-final at UFC on FX 2 while Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall fought to a draw. Johnson and McCall rematched at UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall on June 8, 2012 with Johnson advancing. Johnson won the first UFC flyweight championship with his win over Benavidez at UFC 152.[9]

Professional Champions

Current champions

This table is not always up to date. Last updated on December 14, 2013.

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
UFC September 22, 2012 United States Demetrious Johnson 19-2-1 (4KO 7SUB) 3

See also

  • List of current MMA Flyweight champions

References

  1. ↑ "Nevada Revised Statutes: CHAPTER 467 - UNARMED COMBAT". http://www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2007-02-20. 
  2. ↑ "UNIFIED RULES OF MMA". ABCBoxing.com. Retrieved 2012-07-15. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nelson, Chris (2011-06-27). "Pancrase Shifts Weight Classes, Announces 120-Pound Title Tourney". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-03-19. 
  4. ↑ Winston, Dallas (2012-03-01). "UFC On FX 2: Joseph Benavidez Vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani Dissection". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved 2012-03-19. 
  5. ↑ Nelson, Chris (2010-07-19). ""The Way of Shooto 4" Quick Results". BloodyElbow.com. Retrieved 2012-03-19. 
  6. ↑ "WEC's long-awaited 125-pound weight class likely to come in early 2010". 2009-08-07. 
  7. ↑ "Dana White announces merger between UFC and WEC". LasVegasSun.com. 2010-10-28. 
  8. ↑ "UFC adds flyweights: Johnson vs. McCall, Benavidez vs. Urushitani at UFC on FX 2". MMAJunkie.com. 2011-12-11. 
  9. ↑ MMAjunkie UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson critical of striking. retrieved 25 September 2012
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