Strawweight (MMA)

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The strawweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 106 and 115 lb. It sits between the lighter atomweight division and the heavier flyweight division.

The strawweight division in mixed martial arts is not defined by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts as it groups all competitors below 125 lb (57 kg) together as flyweights.[1] Consequently, the division was rarely used in the United States until it began to gain traction in women's competitions. In Japan, Shooto regularly holds contests at that weight class and circulates a championship belt for the division.[2]

Zuffa

On November 15, 2013, Dana White announced that the UFC will be adding a women's strawweight division set at 115 lb.[3] On December 11, 2013, it was announced an all-women season of The Ultimate Fighter would be used to crown the first UFC strawweight champion.[4]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Invicta Fighting Championships, an all women's MMA organization, regularly holds contests at this weight and circulates a championship title. They held their first strawweight title fight on January 5, 2013.

Super Fight League

Super Fight League, an Indian MMA promotion started holding female straw weight fights at 105-115 pounds / 52.2 kilograms since SFL 17. [5]

Professional champions

Current champions

This table is not always up to date. Last updated on February 1, 2013.

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
Invicta FC January 5, 2013 United States Carla Esparza 9-2 (3KO 3SUB) 0
Shooto (115 lb) November 5, 2011 Japan Mikihito Yamagami 8-2 (2KO 2SUB) 1

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nevada Revised Statutes: CHAPTER 467 - UNARMED COMBAT". http://www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2007-02-20. 
  2. ↑ "2009年7月度". Retrieved 2007-07-18. 
  3. ↑ http://www.bjpenn.com/dana-white-announces-addition-of-new-womens-ufc-115-pound-division/.  Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ Morgan, John; Marrocco, Steven (12 December 2013). "UFC acquires 11 fighters from Invicta FC, launches women’s strawweight division with ‘TUF 20′". Retrieved 12 December 2013. 
  5. ↑ "SFL Weight Groups". Super Fight League Official Website Weight Groups. 06-07-2013. 
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