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What is Catchweight in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

A bout contracted at a weight between the standard divisions, agreed by both fighters — often the fix when a fighter misses weight or two fighters from neighbouring divisions meet.

Example: After he missed weight, the fight went ahead at a 163 lb catchweight.

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