Light heavyweight (MMA)

The light heavyweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes.

• The UFC's light heavyweight ranges from .
• The ONE Championship's light heavyweight division (also known as cruiserweight) has an upper limit of .
• The Road FC's light heavyweight division places the upper limit at .
• 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 . It sits between the lighter middleweight division, and the heavyweight division. The light heavyweight limit, as defined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the Association of Boxing Commissions is .

Professional champions

Current champions

This table last updated in October 2025.

See also

• List of current MMA Light Heavyweight champions
• List of UFC Light Heavyweight Champions
• List of UFC Light Heavyweight fighters
• List of Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champions
• List of Pancrase Light Heavyweight Champions

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