14B NCAC 10 .0801. WEIGH INS-MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

The mixed martial arts weigh-ins must be conducted by a Division representative at a place and time designated by the Division in accordance with 14A NCAC 12 .0201, .0301, .0402, .0403 and .0501 except for the following exceptions or additional rules:

(1)           All contestants must weigh in. Contestants other than heavyweights, are limited to shorts, shirt and socks.

(2)           The scale shall be provided by the promoter and indicate an accurate weight for contestants.

(3)           The chart in this Item indicates the weight allowances per weight class. A contestant may fight an opponent above or below his or her weight class. The maximum amount of weight difference between the two contestants shall be decided by lower weight class. Weight allowances permitted between two different weight classes are as follows:

 

Weight class	Weights	Allowances
Straw weight	up to 115 pounds	3 pounds
Flyweight	116 to125 pounds	3 pounds
Bantamweight	126 to 135 pounds	3 pounds
Featherweight	136 to 145 pounds	5 pounds
Lightweight	146 to 155 pounds	5 pounds
Welterweight	156 to 170 pounds	5 pounds
Middleweight	171 to 185 pounds	7 pounds
Light Heavyweight	186 to 205 pounds	7 pounds
Heavyweight	206 to 265 pounds	7 pounds
Super Heavyweight	over 265 pounds

 

(4)           When a weigh-in is conducted the day prior to the event, with the exception of the heavyweight class, all other contestants must weigh-in at a second weigh-in the next day scheduled by the Division representative within eight hours of the starting time of the event. The contestant may not be more than 13 pounds heavier than their recorded weight from the day prior.

(5)           No contestant, weighing 145 or less, may lose more than two pounds in less than 12 hours of a contest. No contestant, weighing 146 or more, may lose more than three pounds in less than 12 hours of a contest. This Item applies to a second day weigh-in also. This does not apply to light heavyweight class and above.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-652.1;

Eff. March 1, 2008;

Transferred from 14A NCAC 12 .0801 Eff. June 1, 2013.