The bantamweight division in

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refers to a number of different weight classes: * The UFC's bantamweight division, which groups competitors within 126–135 lb (61.3 kg) *The King of the Cage bantamweight class, with upper limit at 145 lb (65.8 kg) * The

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bantamweight division, which suits competitors below 125 lb (56.7 kg) * The

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's bantamweight division, with upper limit at * The Road FC's bantamweight division, with upper limit at 135.6 lb (61.5 kg) The bantamweight division sits between the lighter

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(116–125 lb) division and the heavier

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division (136–145 lb).

Ambiguity and clarification

For the sake of uniformity, many American mixed martial arts websites refer to competitors between 126 and 135 lb (57 and 61 kg) as bantamweights, as it encompasses both the Shooto Featherweight division (132 lb / 60 kg) and the King of the Cage Flyweight division (135 lb / 61 kg). The

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, which governs MMA in the United States, uses the 126-135 standard for "bantamweight". Prior to ''

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'', 150-pound (68 kg) fighters were known as bantamweights in the

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, after which the weight limit was raised to 155 lb (70 kg), and the division was reinstated as the lightweight class. The bantamweight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the

is 135 lb (61.36 kg).

Professional champions

Current champions

These tables were last updated in July 2022. Men: Women:

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* Mixed martial arts weight classes {{Mixedmartialart-stub

Ambiguity and clarification

Professional champions

Current champions

See also

References

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