Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 14 - STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
Chapter 09.14.17 - Mixed Martial Arts-Amateur
Section 09.14.17.06 - Weight and Classes

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.14.17.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Men's Division. The Commission recognizes the following weights and classes in amateur mixed martial arts for male contestants:

(1) Flyweight-up to 112 pounds;

(2) Bantamweight-over 112 pounds to 118 pounds;

(3) Super bantamweight-over 118 pounds to 122 pounds;

(4) Featherweight-over 122 pounds to 126 pounds;

(5) Super featherweight-over 126 pounds to 130 pounds;

(6) Lightweight-over 130 pounds to 135 pounds;

(7) Super lightweight-over 135 pounds to 140 pounds;

(8) Welterweight-over 140 pounds to 147 pounds;

(9) Super welterweight-over 147 pounds to 154 pounds;

(10) Middleweight-over 154 pounds to 160 pounds;

(11) Super middleweight-over 160 pounds to 167 pounds;

(12) Light heavyweight-over 167 pounds to 175 pounds;

(13) Super light heavyweight-over 175 pounds to 183 pounds;

(14) Cruiserweight-over 183 pounds to 190 pounds;

(15) Super cruiserweight-over 190 pounds to 195 pounds;

(16) Heavyweight-over 195 pounds to 210 pounds; and

(17) Super heavyweight-all over 210 pounds.

B. Women's Division. The Commission recognizes the following weights and classes in amateur mixed martial arts for female contestants:

(1) Flyweight-up to 105 pounds;

(2) Bantamweight-over 105 pounds to 114 pounds;

(3) Featherweight-over 114 pounds to 123 pounds;

(4) Lightweight-over 123 pounds to 132 pounds;

(5) Welterweight-over 132 pounds to 141 pounds;

(6) Middleweight-over 141 pounds to 150 pounds;

(7) Light heavyweight-over 150 pounds to 159 pounds;

(8) Cruiserweight-over 159 pounds to 168 pounds; and

(9) Heavyweight-all over 168 pounds.

C. Weight differences between contestants may not exceed 7 pounds.

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