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  • Money99
    Hall Of Fame
    • Sep 2002
    • 12695
    #1

    UFC To Add More Weight Classes

    Not sure if this has already been discussed so pardon my ignorance if it has.

    But I was listening to Opie & Anthony replay this morning and they replayed a show with Joe Rogan as a guest host.
    He said that Dana White is looking into adding 2 or 3 more weight classes.

    I wonder if this will help, or hurt MMA.
    I know it's really hurt boxing. Not sure if it would do the same for MMA.
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    • MC Fatigue
      Banned
      • Feb 2006
      • 4150
      #2
      Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

      Depends what weight classes they add. Are they going to dilute the classes they have now by adding ones in between? Or are they going to add classes so that they only bring in more talent and level out some things?

      I think adding a 195 would dilute the LHW and MW classes and probably not be a good thing. However, adding a Featherweight division could help bring in some new talent in fighters that just aren't really big enough for LW; and they could bring over some big stars from the WEC.

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        • LingeringRegime
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jun 2007
          • 17089
          #3
          Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

          I hope they don't. I think it is perfect the way they have it.

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            • Nivek
              H*ll *f F*m*
              • Jul 2002
              • 7999
              #4
              Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

              Dumb idea.
              Cameras or guns, one of them is gonna shoot me to death.

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                • Money99
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Sep 2002
                  • 12695
                  #5
                  Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                  He mentioned that they want to have a division specifically for 145 pounders. They felt that there were some excellent fighters that shouldn't compete against 155 guys.

                  He also said they want to add a weight class for 165 guys.

                  So they'll probably overhaul all of the weight classes between 145 to 205.

                  They need to tread careful ground here. Boxing was great when it only had 8 classes. Now there's 17. It's destroyed the sport.

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                    • MrJackFlash
                      Banned
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 57
                      #6
                      Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                      Originally posted by Money99
                      He mentioned that they want to have a division specifically for 145 pounders. They felt that there were some excellent fighters that shouldn't compete against 155 guys.

                      He also said they want to add a weight class for 165 guys.

                      So they'll probably overhaul all of the weight classes between 145 to 205.

                      They need to tread careful ground here. Boxing was great when it only had 8 classes. Now there's 17. It's destroyed the sport.
                      As long as they don't start having 5 or 6 belts per weight division.

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                        • aholbert32
                          (aka Alberto)
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 33106
                          #7
                          Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                          I dont believe it. Dana has been saying for years that more weight classes is what killed boxing. He may in the future shut down the WEC and add the lower weight classes.

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                            • Beantown
                              #DoYourJob
                              • Feb 2005
                              • 31523
                              #8
                              Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                              Originally posted by aholbert32
                              I dont believe it. Dana has been saying for years that more weight classes is what killed boxing. He may in the future shut down the WEC and add the lower weight classes.
                              Agreed.

                              Until WEC is finished, the lower weight classes will stay there.

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                                • godylla
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                                  • Jan 2009
                                  • 305
                                  #9
                                  Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                  I wouldn't mind seeing them add a 230 pound weight class, so smaller heavyweights aren't outweighed by the Brock Lesnars, and now Frank Mir's, by 40 pounds.
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                                    • aholbert32
                                      (aka Alberto)
                                      • Jul 2002
                                      • 33106
                                      #10
                                      Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                      Originally posted by godylla
                                      I wouldn't mind seeing them add a 230 pound weight class, so smaller heavyweights aren't outweighed by the Brock Lesnars, and now Frank Mir's, by 40 pounds.

                                      Not enough talented heavyweights for that imo.

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                                        • goh
                                          Banned
                                          • Aug 2003
                                          • 20755
                                          #11
                                          Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                          145 would be great but they should keep it to that. I think it would be a big help when there's injury stricken cards like 108.

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                                            • BlueNGold
                                              Hall Of Fame
                                              • Aug 2009
                                              • 21817
                                              #12
                                              Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                              The way it is now is perfectly fine. The only thing I would want is a featherweight division so guys like Faber can come over to the UFC.
                                              Originally posted by bradtxmale
                                              I like 6 inches. Its not too thin and not too thick. You get the support your body needs.



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                                                • Sandman42
                                                  Hall Of Fame
                                                  • Aug 2004
                                                  • 15186
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                                  Like others said the only classes I would like to see them add is Featherweight and Bantamweight. I assume Dana will eventually fold the WEC into the UFC. Would help them put on a few more cards a year as guys like Faber and Torres could headline a PPV.
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                                                    • Dispatch
                                                      MVP
                                                      • Jan 2006
                                                      • 2339
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                                      I would love for a 145 and a 135 weight class in UFC. I think there are some seriously talented fighters and I think the lighter weight fights are very entertaining.

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                                                        • allBthere
                                                          All Star
                                                          • Jan 2008
                                                          • 5847
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: UFC To Add More Weight Classes

                                                          I honestly think they should add 5lbs to every class and make a lighter one to add. ie...150, 160, 175, 190, 210, and heavy.
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