Mini-Flyweight (48kg) champion: Supphanat Phetrak (THA). Flyweight (51kg) champion: Ovsep Omer Calhan (TUR). Bantamweight (53.51kg) champion: Khunsueklek Boudeksian (THA). Super-Bantamweight (55.33kg): Gianny De Leu (BEL). Featherweight (57.14kg): Ruach Gordon (ISR)
Weight classes were optional before state sanctioning. UFC introduced heavyweight and lightweight classes at UFC 12. New Jersey State Athletic Commission codified Unified Rules in 2000. California sanctioned MMA in 2005 using its 2000 ruleset. Four new weight classes added between 2015 and 2017
First Turkish women participated in 1936 Berlin Olympics in fencing. Yasemin Ecem Anagöz won European, Mediterranean Games and Islamic Solidarity Games championships
Founded in 1998 as international sport federation for Sport Ju-Jitsu. Started as European Ju-Jitsu Federation (EJJF) in 1977. Became full member of GAISF and IWGA in 1998. Currently represents Ju-Jitsu worldwide through World Games and Combat Games
MMA titles are awarded to fighters meeting specific athletic standards. Each promotion has one championship belt per weight class. Belts are contested every time holder fights. Belts may be vacated when fighters leave or are suspended
MMA combines elements from wrestling, boxing, judo, and Taekwondo. Athletes must be strong and light in octagon environment. Speed, power, and strength are fundamental for successful fighting