Light heavyweight (MMA)
MMA weight class
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The light heavyweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes.
- The UFC's light heavyweight ranges from 186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg).
- The ONE Championship's light heavyweight division (also known as cruiserweight) has an upper limit of 102.1 kg (225.1 lb).
- The Road FC's light heavyweight division places the upper limit at 205 lb (93 kg).
- The Misfits MMA's light heavyweight division uses the boxing light heavyweight format. (175 Ib limit).
Light heavyweight is a weight class in mixed martial arts, which generally refers to competitors weighing from 186 to 205 lb (84 to 93 kg). It sits between the lighter middleweight division, and the heavyweight division. The light heavyweight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission[1] and the Association of Boxing Commissions[2] is 206 lb (93 kg).
Professional champions
Current champions
This table last updated in July 2026.
| Organization | Reign Began | Champion | Record | Defenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC | April 11, 2026 |  Carlos Ulberg |
14–1 (9KO 1SUB) | 0 |
| PFL | October 3, 2025 |  Corey Anderson |
20-6 (9KO 0SUB) | 0 |
| ONE | Vacant | |||
| Rizin FF | Vacant | |||
| Misfits MMA | August 30, 2025 | Dillon Danis |
3–0 (3SUB) | 0 |
| ACA | December 15, 2024 |  Adlan Ibragimov |
9–2 (2KO 3SUB) | 0 |
| KSW | July 18, 2026 |  Bartosz Leśko |
17-6-2 (2KO 7SUB) | 0 |
| Fight Nights Global | August 28, 2020 |  Armen Petrosyan |
4-0 (4KO 0SUB) | 1 |
| Cage Warriors | November 15, 2024 |  James Webb |
12-5-1 (3KO 6SUB) | 1 |
| URCC | April 23, 2016 |  Chris Hofmann |
8-1 (7KO) | 3 |
| Oktagon | December 29, 2024 |  Will Fleury |
14-3 | 0 |
| Brave CF | June 7, 2025 |  Mohammad Fakhreddine |
18-5 (2) (15KO 1SUB) | 0 |