:Cruiserweight (MMA)

{{short description|MMA weight class}}

The cruiserweight division in mixed martial arts sits between the light heavyweight division and the heavyweight division. It was approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions on July 26, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/26/16037760/abc-approves-adoption-of-four-new-weight-classes-for-mma|title=ABC approves adoption of four new weight classes for mixed martial arts|publisher=}} The upper limit was set at {{convert|225|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}}.