1. A. The Commission recognizes the following weights and classes in professional mixed martial arts:

   1. (1) Flyweight—up to 125 pounds;
   2. (2) Bantamweight—over 125 pounds to 135 pounds;
   3. (3) Featherweight—over 135 pounds to 145 pounds;
   4. (4) Lightweight—over 145 pounds to 155 pounds;
   5. (5) Welterweight—over 155 pounds to 170 pounds;
   6. (6) Middleweight—over 170 pounds to 185 pounds;
   7. (7) Light heavyweight—over 185 pounds to 205 pounds;
   8. (8) Heavyweight—over 205 pounds to 265 pounds; and
   9. (9) Super heavyweight—all over 265 pounds.
2. B. If a mixed martial arts contestant's weight is greater than the weight specified in the promoter-contestant contract, the contest may not take place without special permission of the Commission.

Authority: Business Regulation Article, §§4-205 and 4-301, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 6, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 898)