The Association of Boxing Commissions today voted unanimously to add four new weight classes to the unified rules of MMA, increasing to 13 the number of recognized divisions in the sport. The new weight classes include: 165 pounds (super lightweight) 175 pounds (super welterweight) 195 pounds (super middleweight) 225 pounds (cruiserweight) The process wasn’t completely smooth sailing. A rep from the New York State Athletic Commission initially expressed reservations about the additions, saying they needed more time to be vetted. ABC Chairman Mike Mazzulli presented a motion to strike the cruiserweight class from the list.
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ABC adopts new weight classes for MMA, including 165, 175, 195, 225 – MMA Junkie