Section SPS 195.02 - Weigh-in procedures and weight classes(1) Professional and amateur mixed martial arts contestants shall weigh in no more than 30 hours prior to the event start time in which they will compete. The weigh-in shall be conducted under the supervision of an inspector or department representative at a place designated by the promoter in an area with ample lighting to observe contestants and conduct the weigh-in.(2) Contestants may wear a shirt, a pair of shorts and socks at the weigh-in. Contestants may not wear any additional apparel or jewelry.(3) The scale shall be provided by the promoter and approved by the inspector or department representative.(4) The weight allowance is the difference in weight permitted between contestants in 2 different weight classes.(5) Contestants shall not be allowed to participate in a bout where the weigh-in weight difference of opposing contestants exceeds the weight allowance shown in Table A.(6) The commissioner or department representative shall have the sole discretion as to whether to cancel a contest if a mixed martial arts contestant does not make weight.(7) There may not be a difference of more than 3 pounds between weight classes from straw weight up to and including the bantamweight class. A one pound weight variance is allowed.(8) There may not be a difference of more than 5 pounds between weight classes from featherweight up to and including the welterweight class.(9) There may not be a difference of more than 7 pounds between weight classes from middleweight up to and including the heavyweight class. Note: Examples of the difference between weight classes: A fighter weighing 134 pounds in the bantamweight class may not compete against an opponent who weighs more than 137 pounds in the featherweight class. A fighter weighing 184 pounds in the middleweight class may not compete against an opponent who weighs more than 191 pounds in the light heavyweight class.
(10) A one pound weight variance is allowed for all weight classes.(11) A contestant in the welterweight class and lower shall not lose more than 2 pounds within 1 hour. A contestant above the welterweight class shall not lose more than 3 pounds within 1 hour.(12) Weight allowances between weight classes do not apply to professional mixed martial arts contestants in a title fight or amateur contest. Amateur contestants shall compete within their weight class.(13) The final agreement between a contestant and a promoter shall be provided to the department no later than 4 business days before the official weigh-in.(14) Contestants that fail to arrive at their report time for weigh-in will be subject to disciplinary action of a suspension of up to 60 days and an assessment of costs and forfeitures by the department.(15) Contestants that fail to make their contracted weight within 2 hours of their official weigh-in will be subject to disciplinary action of a suspension of up to 60 days, an assessment of costs and forfeitures by the department, and any monetary penalties to the opposing contestant that have been negotiated in contract. TABLE A
| Weight class | Weight | Allowance | Glove size |
| Straw weight | up to and including 115 lbs | 3 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Flyweight | over 115 to 125 lbs | 3 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Bantamweight | over 125 to 135 lbs | 3 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Featherweight | over 135 to 145 lbs | 5 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Lightweight | over 145 to 155 lbs | 5 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Welterweight | over 155 to 170 lbs | 5 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Middleweight | over 170 to 185 lbs | 7 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Light Heavyweight | over 185 to 205 lbs | 7 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Heavyweight | over 205 to 265 lbs | 7 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
| Super Heavyweight | over 265 lbs | 4 oz to 8 oz |
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 195.02
EmR1032: emerg. cr., eff. 9-1-10; CR 10-102: cr. Register April 2011 No. 664, eff. 5-1-11.