Super heavyweight (MMA)

The super heavyweight division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing above 265 lb (120 kg).

In Japan, where mixed martial arts organizations are not obligated by law to implement weight classes, many open-weight bouts are designed around the theme of matching an extraordinarily large fighter against a much smaller, but more skilled opponent. Therefore, the distinction of Super Heavyweight, and how it differs from Heavyweight, holds little relevance in promotions such as PRIDE and K-1 HERO's.

In the United States, where state sanctioning laws often prohibit inter-divisional bouts, the Super Heavyweight class is necessary to pair two fighters above 265 lb. Even though the Super Heavyweight division lacks the popularity of its lighter counterparts, promotions routinely schedule bouts in the weight class.

Notable super heavyweights in MMA

*flagicon|NZL Mark Hunt, K-1 2001 World GP champion, Pride veteran
*flagicon|USA Ron Waterman, UFC and PRIDE veteran, former WEC heavyweight champion
*flagicon|USA Eric Pele, former KOTC Super Heavyweight champion
*flagicon|USA Bob Sapp, PRIDE, K-1, and K-1 HERO's veteran
*flagicon|USA Eric Esch, PRIDE, K-1, Cage Rage, and KOTC veteran
*flagicon|BRA Zuluzinho, PRIDE veteran