The strawweight division in mixed martial arts is for competitors weighing between 106 and 115 lb (48 to 52 kg). It sits between the lighter atomweight division and the heavier flyweight division.

The strawweight division is typically defined as a weight class in MMA that ranges from 106 to 115 pounds (48 to 52 kg). Fighters who compete in this division must meet the specific weight criteria before each fight to ensure fairness and safety.

May 28, 2024 · The strawweight division is the lightest division currently in the UFC and one of the four women’s weight classes. In 2014, former strawweight champion Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas...

Mar 30, 2023 · Make no mistake, a strawweight clash anywhere around the world is sure to provide fireworks. That is all the division has been doing since its inception. Everything you need to know about the MMA strawweight division.

Jan 20, 2025 · Zhang Weili became the UFC women's strawweight champion by defeating the former champion Carla Esparza on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.

May 6, 2024 · The strawweight division is a women-only category in the UFC where the weight class ranges between 106 and 115 pounds. It’s the 11th division to join the ranks and has already become one of UFC’s most entertaining and promising weight categories.

Jan 23, 2025 · Reflecting On The Best Championship Bouts In The 115-Pound Ranks Ahead Of UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2. Next month in Sydney, Australia, Zhang Weili puts her strawweight belt on the line...

Feb 23, 2023 · In late 2013, the UFC signed contracts with eleven female fighters from Invicta FC to launch the Strawweight division. Most of those fighters were introduced to the world in the 20th season of The Ultimate Fighter (TV show), where the winner would be awarded the first Strawweight championship belt.

MMA Strawweight is a weight class in mixed martial arts that typically includes fighters who weigh between 105 and 115 pounds. It is one of the lowest weight divisions in MMA and is exclusively for female fighters.

Apr 23, 2023 · Discover the world of UFC weight classes, from strawweight to heavyweight, and learn how these divisions create exciting, competitive MMA matchups.