Atomweight (MMA)

The atomweight (or minimumweight) division in mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing at or less than 105 lb (48 kg). It sits below the heavier strawweight division and is the lightest weight class widely recognized within MMA. The atomweight division in mixed martial arts is not defined by the Unified Rules and is used almost exclusively for Women's MMA.[1][2]

  • The Invicta FC's atomweight limits between 96 and 105 lb (43.5 to 47.7 kg)
  • The ONE Championship's atomweight division, with upper limit at 52 kg (114.6 lb)
  • The Deep Jewels's atomweight division, with upper limit at 105.8 lb (48 kg)
  • The Road FC's atomweight division, with upper limit at 105.8 lb (48 kg)

Ambiguity and clarification

Invicta Fighting Championships, an all women's MMA organization, regularly holds contests at this weight and circulates a championship title. They held their inaugural atomweight title fight on October 6, 2012. The contest saw Jessica Penne defeating Naho Sugiyama by triangle choke in the second round. The title is currently held by Alesha Zappitella.

Professional champions

Current champions

This table was last updated in April 2019.

Organization Reign Began Champion Record Defenses
Invicta FC January 12, 2022 Jéssica Delboni 12-3 (2KO) 0[3]
ONE Championship May 7, 2016 Angela Lee 9-2 (7SUB)[4] 3[4]
Deep Jewels June 2, 2021 Saori Oshima 7-3 (1KO 4SUB) 0[5]
Road FC September 4, 2021 Yu Ri Shim 6-3 (2KO 1SUB) 0[6]

See also

References
  1. LockerRoom Team. "UFC Weight Classes Explained: Everything You Need to Know about them". lockerroom.in. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  2. "Unified Weight Classes – MMA". abcboxing.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  3. "Jessica Correa Delboni". sherdog.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  4. "Angela Lee ("Unstoppable") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  5. "Saori Oshima". sherdog.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. "Yu Ri Shim". sherdog.com. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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