The atomweight division in

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generally refers to competitors weighing less than , but it depends on the promotion. It sits below the heavier strawweight division and is the lightest

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widely recognized within MMA. The atomweight division in mixed martial arts is used almost exclusively for

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In general, atomweight refers to competitors weighing less than , but the exact weight differs per promotion.

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classifies fighters at 110.9 lbs (50.3 kg) and under as atomweight. * The

Deep Jewels Jewels (styled JEWELS in capitals) is a mixed martial arts organization owned by Marverous Japan Co., Ltd. focused on female fighters. It is the direct successor of Smackgirl. It has a working relationship with fellow mixed martial arts promoti ...

atomweight division has an upper limit of 47.6 kg (105 lbs). It was previously known as

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until May 2015. * The

Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to Women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is current ...

atomweight division is between 95 and 105 lbs (43 to 47.6 kg). * The

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atomweight division has an upper limit of 47.6 kg. * The

ONE Championship ONE Championship (formerly ONE Fighting Championship) is a Singaporean combat sports promotion. Founded on 14 July 2011 by entrepreneur Chatri Sityodtong and former ESPN Star Sports senior executive Victor Cui, its events have featured mixe ...

atomweight division is between 105 and 115 lbs (47.6 to 52.2 kg). * The

Road Fighting Championship Road Fighting Championship (Road FC; ) is a South Korean-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion which was officially launched in 2010. Prior to December 2016, Road FC had held 52 events in three countries - South Korea, Japan, and China. Abou ...

atomweight division has an upper limit of 48 kg. * The

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atomweight division has an upper limit of 47.6 kg.

History

Deep Jewels regularly holds contests at 47.6 kg and circulates a championship title. A tournament took place that culminated on December 17, 2011 at Jewels 17th Ring, where

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defeated both

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and Misaki Takimoto on the same night to win the inaugural championship. Although now titled the atomweight class, the division was previously known as the featherweight class until May 2015. Invicta held their inaugural atomweight title fight on October 6, 2012. The contest saw Jessica Penne defeating Naho Sugiyama by triangle choke in the second round. ONE Championship held their inaugural atomweight championship title match on May 6, 2016. The fight saw Angela Lee defeat Mei Yamaguchi, and Lee still holds the title as of March 2022. Road FC introduced an atomweight championship title on June 10, 2017. The match saw Seo Hee Ham defeat Mina Kurobe by TKO in the third round. Shooto introduced an atomweight championship via a tournament that culminated on November 27, 2022, where Chihiro Sawada defeated Yuki Ono.

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