We dont have every height just yet but do have a fairly large data set to go on. Ufc weight classes were introduced into the organization at ufc 12 for the first time two weight divisions were formed to split competitors into 200 lbs and above and below 200 lbsthese were called heavyweight and lightweight respectively. Compare mma mixed martial arts fighters height weight weight body measurements with other celes. Weve started compiling listed heights from sherdog. The strawweight class was added in 2015. Since 2000 ufc has adhered to the unified rules of mma as established by the.
Prior to this all ufcs were open weight events with athletes of all different sizes and weights competing in one division. 4 the super lightweight super welterweight super middleweight and cruiserweight classes were added in july 2017. Couture would go on to have a storied career in the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions becoming one of only six men to hold titles in two separate classes. The unified rules designate limits for fourteen different weight classes in mixed martial arts. Mark coleman was the first holder of the ufc heavyweight title in 1997 before it changed hands twice in the same year first to maurice smith and then randy couture. A simple yet interesting statistic for the readers today.
Below is a table which contains the average listed height per division for ranked male fighters and also the average listed height for the top 50 in each division as well as the difference. Ufc 16 a year later saw the modern system take further shape with the introduction of a third weight class. All definitions and measurements are in pounds. History of the ufc heavyweight class.
Gallery of Average Height Mma Weight Classes
