Beginners Guide to Womens Weight Classes in UFC

Alright, let’s talk about them UFC women’s weight classes, you know, like how much them gals weigh when they fight. I ain’t no expert, but I’ll tell ya what I know.

First off, there’s this strawweight class. Them little ladies, they gotta be 115 pounds or less, that’s like, you know, carrying a couple of sacks of potatoes. Real light, they are. They’re quick and scrappy, always moving around. It’s kinda like watching hummingbirds fight, if hummingbirds knew how to punch and kick.

Strawweight (115 lbs)

Then you got the flyweight gals. They’re a bit bigger, gotta be under 125 pounds. That’s like, you know, a good-sized bag of feed. They got a little more power than them strawweights, but they’re still pretty quick on their feet. Seen some real good fights in this weight class, them girls are tough as nails.

Flyweight (125 lbs)

Next up is bantamweight. Now these gals, they weigh in at 135 pounds or less. That’s like, you know, a small piglet, maybe. They got some real punchin’ power here, you can see it in their arms and shoulders. They ain’t messing around, these bantamweights. They come to fight, and they usually put on a good show.

Bantamweight (135 lbs)

And then there’s… well, that’s it for now. Yep, just three weight classes for the women in the UFC: strawweight, flyweight, and bantamweight. Used to be more, I think, or maybe they’ll add more later. Who knows? Them UFC folks, they change things up all the time.

Why does weight matter, you ask? Well, it’s all about fairness, see? You don’t want a little bitty gal fighting a great big one, that ain’t fair. It’s like puttin’ a chihuahua in the ring with a pit bull, ain’t gonna end well for the chihuahua, you know? So, they keep ‘em in their own weight classes, makes for a better fight, more even match.

Now, some folks say the weight classes ain’t perfect. Some gals, they cut weight, that means they lose a bunch of pounds right before the fight, then they gain it back after they weigh in. Kinda sneaky, if you ask me, but I guess it’s part of the game. They say it gives ’em an advantage, being bigger than the other gal on fight night. But it can be hard on their bodies, all that losing and gaining weight. Don’t seem healthy, but hey, they’re the fighters, not me.

I like watchin’ the fights, though. Them women, they’re somethin’ else. Tough as can be, they are. Don’t matter if they’re strawweights or flyweights or bantamweights, they all got heart. They train hard, they fight hard, and they put on a good show. And that’s all that really matters, right? A good, honest fight.

So, to recap, you got your strawweights at 115 pounds, flyweights at 125 pounds, and bantamweights at 135 pounds. That’s it. Simple enough, even for an old woman like me to understand. And if they ever add more weight classes, well, I reckon I’ll learn about them too. Just as long as they keep fighting, I’ll keep watching. It’s good entertainment, and them gals deserve all the credit in the world for what they do. They’re strong, they’re brave, and they’re entertainin’, that’s for sure.

And another thing, people always talkin’ about who is the best pound-for-pound, but shoot, I just like watchin’ a good fight. Don’t care too much about all that fancy talk. Just give me two gals in the cage, and I’m happy.

So, there you have it. A little somethin’ about them UFC women’s weight classes. Hope it made some sense to ya. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make some supper. All this talk about fightin’ has made me hungry!