Atomweight (MMA)

The atomweight (or minimumweight) division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing at or less than 105 lb (48 kg). It sits below the heavier strawweight division and is the lightest weight class widely recognized within MMA. The atomweight division in mixed martial arts is not defined by the Unified Rules and is used almost exclusively for Women's MMA.

  • The Invicta FC's atomweight limits between 96 to 105 lb (43.5 to 47.7 kg)
  • The ONE Championship's atomweight division, with upper limit at 52 kg (114.6 lb)
  • The Deep Jewels's atomweight division, with upper limit at 105.8 lb (48 kg)
  • The Road FC's atomweight division, with upper limit at 105.8 lb (48 kg)

Ambiguity and clarification

Invicta Fighting Championships, an all women's MMA organization, regularly holds contests at this weight and circulates a championship title. They 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. The title is currently held by Jinh Hei Yu-Frey.

Professional champions

Current champions

This table is not always up to date. Last updated on May 18, 2018.

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
Invicta FC Vacant
ONE Championship May 7, 2016 Singapore Angela Lee 9-0 (7SUB)[1] 3[1]
Deep Jewels February 27, 2017 Japan Mina Kurobe 10-2 (1KO 3SUB)[2] 0[2]
Road FC June 10, 2017 South Korea Seo Hee Ham 19-8 (2KO 3SUB)[3] 1[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Angela Lee ("Unstoppable") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  2. 1 2 "Mina Kurobe | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  3. 1 2 "Seo Hee Ham ("Hamderlei Silva") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
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