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Bellator Kickboxing announces weight classes, contest regulations

The Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy, is getting ready for "Bellator Kickboxing: Torino" on April 16, 2016. The matches taped that night will air almost a week later immediately following Bellator 153: "Koreshkov vs. Henderson" on Spike TV.

Until now, we knew the date and the place -- but not the ruleset kickboxers in this new league would face. Bellator Kickboxing recently announced its regulations and weight classes, and the latter should look very familiar.

Heavyweight: 265 pounds
Light Heavyweight: 205 pounds
Middleweight: 185 pounds
Welterweight: 170 pounds
Lightweight: 155 pounds
Featherweight: 145 pounds
Bantamweight: 135 pounds
Flyweight: 125 pounds

In addition to weight classes MMA fans are familiar with, Bellator Kickboxing judges will utilize the "10-Point-Must" scoring system, with the winner of a round getting 10 points and their opponent receiving nine points or less.