LAC 46:XI.713. Weight Classes of MTE Contestants; Weight Loss

A. Except with the approval of the commission or its commissioner, the classes for unarmed combatants competing in mixed technique events and the weights for each class are shown in the following schedule. Flyweight up to 125 lbs. Bantamweight over 125 to 135 lbs. Featherweight over 135 to 145 lbs. Lightweight over 145 to 155 lbs. Welterweight over 155 to 170 lbs. Middleweight over 170 to 185 lbs. Light Heavyweight over 185 to 205 lbs. Heavyweight over 205 to 265 lbs. Super Heavyweight all over 265 lbs. B. After the weigh-in of an unarmed combatant competing in a mixed technique events: 1. weight loss in excess of 2 pounds is not permitted for an unarmed combatant who weighed in at 145 pounds or less; 2. weight loss in excess of 3 pounds is not permitted for an unarmed combatant who weighed in at over 145 pounds; 3. the weight loss described in Paragraph 2 must not occur later than 2 hours after the initial weigh-in.