SportsAugust 16, 2026

strawweight

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Definition

A weight class in mixed martial arts, specifically for fighters weighing up to 115 pounds.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'straw' and 'weight,' likely evolving from similar weight categories in boxing. It traditionally refers to the lightest weight class, reflecting the metaphor of someone being as light as a bundle of straw.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specific championship division held by Mackenzie Dern, noting her successful defense of her strawweight belt.

Make it 17 straight! Makhachev sets UFC record for consecutive wins in welterweight title defense

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