Code of Maine Rules
99 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
650 - COMBAT SPORTS AUTHORITY OF MAINE (FORMERLY MIXED MARTIAL ARTS AUTHORITY OF MAINE)
Part 1 - Mixed Martial Arts rules
Chapter 2 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS
Section 650-1-2-2 - Competitor Weight Classes and Glove Sizes

Universal Citation: 99 ME Code Rules ยง 650-1-2-2
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Weight Classes

Fighters' Weights

Glove Weights

Straw weight

Up to 115 pounds

Generally, gloves must be 4 ounces to 8 ounces for all weight classes.

However, all amateurs must wear open-fingered gloves of at least 7 ounces.

Flyweight

Over 115 to 125 pounds

Bantamweight

Over 125 to 135 pounds

Women's Bantam Weight

Over 125 to 135 pounds

Featherweight

Over 135 to 145 pounds

Lightweight

Over 145 to 155 pounds

Welterweight

Over 155 to 170 pounds

Middleweight

Over 170 to 185 pounds

Light Heavyweight

Over 185 to 205 pounds

Heavyweight

Over 205 to 265 pounds

Super heavyweight

Over 265 pounds

There will be a one-pound allowance over the weight class permitted for non-title fights. If a fighter does not initially make weight, she/he will be allowed up to one hour from initial weigh-in to drop weight and weigh in again. Otherwise, fighters must meet weights designated above. Any fighter not making weight after one hour may be suspended for up to 180 days.

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