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What are the UFC menās weight classes and their upper weight limits?
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) currently recognizes eight weight classes for men in mixed martial arts. The upper weight limits for these divisions are as follows:
- Flyweight: 125 pounds (57 kg)12
- Bantamweight: 135 pounds (61 kg)12
- Featherweight: 145 pounds (66 kg)12
- Lightweight: 155 pounds (70 kg)12
- Welterweight: 170 pounds (77 kg)12
- Middleweight: 185 pounds (84 kg)12
- Light Heavyweight: 205 pounds (93 kg)12
- Heavyweight: 265 pounds (120 kg)12
The UFC does not maintain a formal super heavyweight division for fighters exceeding 265 pounds.12