Strawweight (MMA)
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The Strawweight division in mixed martial arts
generally refers to competitors weighing 115 lb
(52 kg
) or less.
In boxing
, the strawweight division is 105 lb
(47.6 kg
) or less.
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. Thus, the division is rarely used in the United States and is sparsely used in most MMA promotions.
A notable exception is Shooto
, which regularly holds contests at that weight class and circulate a championship belt for that division.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
generally refers to competitors weighing 115 lb
Pound (mass)
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the Imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement...
(52 kg
Kilogram
The kilogram or kilogramme , also known as the kilo, is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units and is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram , which is almost exactly equal to the mass of one liter of water...
) or less.
In boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
, the strawweight division is 105 lb
Pound (mass)
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the Imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement...
(47.6 kg
Kilogram
The kilogram or kilogramme , also known as the kilo, is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units and is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram , which is almost exactly equal to the mass of one liter of water...
) or less.
The strawweight division in mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
is not defined by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts as it groups all competitors below 125 lb
Pound (mass)
The pound or pound-mass is a unit of mass used in the Imperial, United States customary and other systems of measurement...
(57 kg
Kilogram
The kilogram or kilogramme , also known as the kilo, is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units and is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram , which is almost exactly equal to the mass of one liter of water...
) together. Thus, the division is rarely used in the United States and is sparsely used in most MMA promotions.
A notable exception is Shooto
Shooto
Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,...
, which regularly holds contests at that weight class and circulate a championship belt for that division.
Current champions
This table is not always up to date. Last updated on November 16, 2011.| Organization | Reign Began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooto Shooto Shooto is a mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission. Shooto was originally formed in 1985, as an organization and as a particular fighting system derived from shoot wrestling. Practitioners are referred to as shooters,... |
November 5, 2011 |  Mikihito Yamagami |
7-2 (2KO 1SUB) | 0 |