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.
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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.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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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.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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middleweight
noun
mid·dle·weight
ˈmid-ᵊl-ˌwāt
: one of average weight
especially
: a boxer in a weight division having an upper limit of about 160 pounds
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