New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter VII - State Athletic Commission
Part 212 - Special Rules for the Conduct of Professional Mixed Martial Arts
Section 212.4 - Weight classes of contestants
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) The times and places of all weighing in ceremonies shall be as determined by the Commission and all participants shall be weighed in on scales approved by the Commission and in the presence of their opponent and representatives of the Commission, unless otherwise directed or authorized by the Commission. In the event of a postponement of a contest or exhibition for more than 24 hours for any reason, a second weigh-in and additional physical examination may be required by the Commission on the day of or day prior to the date to which the contest or exhibition has been adjourned.
(b) Except as otherwise directed by the Commission, the weight classes for contestants competing in professional mixed martial arts contest or exhibitions are as follows:
|
Weight Class |
Weight Difference Allowance |
|
|
Strawweight |
Up to and including 115 pounds |
Not more than 3 pounds |
|
Flyweight |
Over 115 to 125 pounds. |
Not more than 4 pounds. |
|
Bantamweight |
Over 125 to 135 pounds. |
Not more than 5 pounds. |
|
Featherweight |
Over 135 to 145 pounds. |
Not more than 7 pounds. |
|
Lightweight |
Over 145 to 155 pounds. |
Not more than 7 pounds. |
|
Welterweight |
Over 155 to 170 pounds. |
Not more than 7 pounds. |
|
Middleweight |
Over 170 to 185 pounds. |
Not more than 9 pounds. |
|
Light Heavyweight |
Over 185 to 205 pounds. |
Not more than 12 pounds. |
|
Heavyweight |
Over 205 to 265 pounds. |
Not more than 25 pounds. |
|
Super Heavyweight |
Over 265 pounds. |
No limit. |
(c) In non-championship matches there shall be a one (1) pound weight allowance from the specified contract weight. In championship matches the participants must weigh no more than the maximum weight allowed for the relevant weight class.
(d) The Commission may, in its discretion, waive the maximum weight difference allowance as provided in paragraph (b) above, so long as the official weight of both competitors is within the same weight class and both competitors consent to the waiver in writing.
