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Rhode Island General Laws Title 41. Sports, Racing, and Athletics § 41-5.2-8. Mixed martial arts uniform rules--Weightclasses

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Mixed martial artists shall be divided into the following classes:

(1) Flyweight under 125.9 pounds;

(2) Bantamweight 126 lbs - 134.9 pounds;

(3) Featherweight 135 lbs - 145 pounds;

(4) Lightweight over 145 lbs to 155 pounds;

(5) Welterweight over 155 lbs to 170 pounds;

(6) Middleweight over 170 lbs to 185 pounds;

(7) Light heavyweight over 185 lbs to 205 pounds;

(8) Heavyweight over 205 lbs to 265 pounds;  and

(9) Super heavyweight over 265 pounds.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 41. Sports, Racing, and Athletics § 41-5.2-8. Mixed martial arts uniform rules--Weightclasses - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-41-sports-racing-and-athletics/ri-gen-laws-sect-41-5-2-8/

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