New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL
Chapter 6 - BOXING, WRESTLING AND MARTIAL ARTS
Part 20 - MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Section 15.6.20.12 - WEIGHT CLASSES OF UNARMED COMBATANTS; WEIGHT LOSS AFTER WEIGH-IN

Universal Citation: 15 NM Admin Code 15.6.20.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. The classes for unarmed combatants competing in contests or exhibitions of mixed martial arts and the weights for each class are shown in the following schedule.

(1) Atom weight up to 105 lbs.

(2) Straw Weight up to 115 lbs.

(3) Flyweight: up to 125 lbs.

(4) Bantamweight: over 125 to 135 lbs.

(5) Featherweight: over 135 to 145 lbs.

(6) Lightweight: over 145 to 155 lbs.

(7) Welterweight: over 155 to 170 lbs.

(8) Middleweight: over 170 to 185 lbs.

(9) Light heavyweight: over 185 to 205 lbs.

(10) Heavyweight: over 205 to 265 lbs.

(11) Super heavyweight: all over 265 lbs.

B. Weight loss of up to two lbs. is allowed. Unarmed combatants have up to one hour to lose weight. The weight loss described must not occur later than one hour after the initial weigh-in. Unarmed combatants over weight may be fined, have their license suspended, and have their license revoked by the commission.

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