68 IAC 24-5-1 Weight classes

Sec. 1. (a) Professional mixed martial artists shall compete against each other based on the following weight categories: (1) Flyweight up to 125 pounds (2) Bantamweight over 125 to 135 pounds (3) Featherweight over 135 to 145 pounds (4) Lightweight over 145 to 155 pounds (5) Welterweight over 155 to 170 pounds (6) Middleweight over 170 to 185 pounds (7) Light heavyweight over 185 to 205 pounds (8) Heavyweight over 205 to 265 pounds (9) Super heavyweight over 265 pounds (b) A bout may take place between professional mixed martial artists in different weight categories if the difference in weight between the professional mixed martial artists does not exceed the allowance shown in the following schedule: (1) Up to 135 pounds not more than 3 pounds (2) Over 135 pounds to 170 pounds not more than 5 pounds (3) Over 170 pounds to 265 pounds not more than 7 pounds (4) Over 265 pounds no limit (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a bout may be held, in which the professional mixed martial artists in different weight categories have a weight differential exceeding the maximum amount, if the: (1) executive director or the executive director's designee approves the bout; and (2) professional mixed martial artist who weighs less signs a liability waiver form.