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2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
Chapter 41-5.2 - Mixed Martial Arts
Section 41-5.2-8 - Mixed martial arts uniform rules - Weightclasses.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 41-5.2-8 (2017)
§ 41-5.2-8. Mixed martial arts uniform rules - Weightclasses.
(a) Mixed martial artists shall be divided into the following classes:
(1) Flyweight under 125.9 pounds;
(2) Bantamweight 126 lbs. - 134.9 pounds;
(3) Featherweight 135 lbs - 145 pounds;
(4) Lightweight over 145 lbs to 155 pounds;
(5) Welterweight over 155 lbs to 170 pounds;
(6) Middleweight over 170 lbs to 185 pounds;
(7) Light heavyweight over 185 lbs to 205 pounds;
(8) Heavyweight over 205 lbs to 265 pounds; and
(9) Super heavyweight over 265 pounds.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2009, ch. 312, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 313, § 1.)
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