# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 14 — State Athletic Commission

### Chapter 16 — Mixed Martial Arts—Professional

#### Regulation .02 Weights and Classes.

*COMAR 09.14.16.02*

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

  (1) Flyweight—up to 125 pounds;

  (2) Bantamweight—over 125 pounds to 135 pounds;

  (3) Featherweight—over 135 pounds to 145 pounds;

  (4) Lightweight—over 145 pounds to 155 pounds;

  (5) Welterweight—over 155 pounds to 170 pounds;

  (6) Middleweight—over 170 pounds to 185 pounds;

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

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

  (9) Super heavyweight—all over 265 pounds.

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.