middleweight

noun

mid·dle·weight ˈmi-dᵊl-ˌwāt

: one of average weight

specifically : a boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 160 pounds for professionals and 165 pounds for amateurs compare light heavyweight, welterweight

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Again, the current climate in the UFC isn't all that friendly to 34-year-old middleweights who've yet to rise to star level with the promotion who find themselves on a three-fight skid. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The undefeated middleweight meets Armen Petrosyan in the UFC 308 PPV opener. —

Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 In the co-main event of the UFC Fight Night fight card, longtime UFC middleweight Brad Tavares meets Park Jun-yong at 185 pounds. —

Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024 Holland has been one of the more active UFC competitors since losing that contest by decision, fighting at middleweight and welterweight. —

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