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strawweight
/ ˈstrɔːˌweɪt /
noun
- Also calledmini-flyweight
- a professional boxer weighing not more than 47.6 kg (105 pounds)
- ( as modifier )
the strawweight title
Example Sentences
In the co-main event, Zhang Weili retained her strawweight title by unanimous decision against compatriot Yan Xiaonan in the UFC's first all-Chinese championship bout.
In the main event, American former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas beat Brazilian Amanda Ribas by unanimous decision in their flyweight encounter.
But when she returns to the octagon in Las Vegas on Saturday to face Romania's Diana Belbita, she will do so at strawweight.
Pimblett was mostly booed as he walked on stage, with cheers coming from a pocket of supporters which included his team-mate and UFC strawweight Molly McCann.
Former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade faces Mackenzie Dern in another key bout on the main card.
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