- Lightweight (MMA)
The lightweight division in
mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC lightweight division, which limits competitors to 155 lb (70 kg)
* ThePRIDE FC lightweight division, which limited competitors to 160 lb (73 kg)
* TheShooto lightweight division, which limits competitors to 143 lb (65 kg)
* ThePancrase lightweight division, which limits competitors to 152 lb (69 kg)Ambiguity and clarification
For the sake of uniformity, most American mixed martial arts media outlets consider Lightweight competitors to be between 152 and 160 lb (69 and 73 kg). This encompasses the Pancrase lightweight division (152 lb / 69 kg); the Shooto Welterweight division (154 lb / 70 kg), and the K-1 HERO'S middleweight division of the same weight limit; the UFC Lightweight division (155 lb); and the PRIDE Lightweight division (160 lb / 73 kg). The lightweight limit, as defined by the
Nevada State Athletic Commission , is 155 lb. [cite web |url= http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-467.html#NAC467Sec7956|title= Nevada Revised Statutes: CHAPTER 467 - UNARMED COMBAT|accessdate=2007-02-20 |format= |work= http://www.leg.state.nv.us]The UFC's lightweight division was reinstated at "
UFC 58 " after falling into disuse following "UFC 49 ".Sean Sherk , a former welterweight contender, defeatedKenny Florian at "UFC 64 ", becoming the first UFC lightweight champion since2002 .Notable lightweights in MMA
The listed competitors below are subjected to weight limits between 154 and 160 lb (70 and 73 kg):
*flagicon|BRA Gesias "JZ" Calvancante, K-1 HERO's 2006 middleweight Grand Prix champion, K-1 HERO's 2007 middleweight Grand Prix champion, FormerShooto Welterweight Americas Champion
*flagicon|USABJ Penn , UFC lightweight champion, former welterweight champion
*flagicon|JPNTakanori Gomi , PRIDE lightweight champion, PRIDE 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix champion
*flagicon|JPN Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, K-1 HERO's 2005 mightweight Grand Prix champion
*flagicon|USASean Sherk , former UFC lightweight champion
*flagicon|BRAVitor Ribeiro ,Cage Rage World lightweight champion, former Shooto 154-pound champion
*flagicon|JPNTatsuya Kawajiri , former Shooto 154-pound champion
*flagicon|USAJens Pulver , first UFC lightweight champion.
*flagicon|USAJoe Stevenson , winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 2 " KOTC welterweight and lightweight Champion, ROF welterweight champ, RITC welterweight champ
*flagicon|JPNHayato Sakurai , PRIDE lightweight contender, Former Shooto Middleweight Champion
*flagicon|USAYves Edwards , UFC and PRIDE veteran
*flagicon|NORJoachim Hansen , PRIDE veteran, former Shooto 154-pound champion, Dream Lightweight Champion
*flagicon|BRAHermes Franca ,UFC lightweight contender
*flagicon|JPNCaol Uno ,HERO'S andUFC veteran, Former Shooto Welterweight Champion
*flagicon|USARob McCullough , former WEC lightweight champion
*flagicon|USAGilbert Melendez ,Strikeforce World lightweight champion, formerWEC lightweight champion, PRIDE veteran
*flagicon|USANate Diaz , winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 5 "
*flagicon|USAKenny Florian , TUF Season 1, Pan-American BJJ medalist, NAGA BJJ Superfight Champion
*flagicon|USARoger Huerta UFC Lightweight Contender, former IFC welterweight and lightweight champion
*flagicon|USAMac Danzig , winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 6 "
*flagicon|JPNShinya Aoki ,DREAM MMA 2008 Lightweight Tournament Finalist
*flagicon|JPNTakashi Nakakura Shooto 154 lb ChampionReferences
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