JCK MMA (Jue Cheng King; Chinese: JCK战觉城; pinyin: JCK Zhàn Jué Chéng) is a Chinese mixed martial arts promotion. It is currently partnered with the UFC Fight Pass platform.
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Native name | JCK战觉城笼斗终极冠军赛 |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Lüliang, Shanxi, China |
| Owner | All-weather (hainan) Online Sports Co., Ltd |
| Website | jckmma |
History
editJCK MMA originated in 2019.[1] Its first event, JCK 1 was held on 29 November 2019, in Taiyan, Shanxi.[2]
JCK MMA officially debuted in 2020.[1][3] The aim was to promote martial arts in China.[1][4]
In 2021, JCK MMA was voted winner of the 2021 Top 10 National IP Selection in the sports category.[1][4]
In June 2022, JCK MMA signed a multi-event agreement with the UFC to have their fights air via its UFC Fight Pass streaming platform.[3][5] Fighters who trained at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai participated in its 2022 events.[3][5]
As of December 2022, more than 600 fighters from over 150 clubs across China have participated in JCK MMA.[4]
Broadcast coverage
editJACK MMA is broadcast on Chinese television for free.[6]
JCK MMA is available via streaming on UFC Fight Pass.[3][5][6]
Events are held weekly on every Saturday night at 7 pm (7 am in US ET).[3][5][6]
Format
editThe promotion's format is similar to that of the Professional Fighters League in that it has a seasonal, tournament-style format. There are 32 fighters per weight class. Each fighter is guaranteed to have five fights per season to determine the rankings. For each division, the top ranked fighters will compete against each other in a playoff finale. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of ¥1 million RMB (US$150,000).[3][5][6]
Starting from the 2022 season, former winners and veterans of JCK MMA get a shorted route to the finals where they take part in the JCK Super Round. Six fighters in each division will face each other three times to obtain a ranking and the bottom two are eliminated.[6]
Currently there are divisions from flyweight to welterweight for men. Additional divisions from middleweight to heavyweight as well as female divisions are also being added.[3][5]
Rules
editJCK MMA uses the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.
Weight classes
edit| Weight class | Upper weight limit |
|---|---|
| Strawweight | 115 lb (52.2 kg) |
| Flyweight | 125 lb (56.7 kg) |
| Bantamweight | 135 lb (61.2 kg) |
| Featherweight | 145 lb (65.8 kg) |
| Lightweight | 155 lb (70.3 kg) |
| Welterweight | 170 lb (77.1 kg) |
| Middleweight | 185 lb (83.9 kg) |
| Light heavyweight | 205 lb (93.0 kg) |
| Heavyweight | 265 lb (120.2 kg) |
Current Champions
edit| Weight class | Champion |
|---|---|
| Flyweight | Buhuoyouga |
| Bantamweight | Wang Shaoxiang |
| Featherweight | Wang Jizheng |
| Lightweight | Aili Mulatebieke |
| Welterweight | Ding Meng |
Tournaments
edit| Year | Flyweight | Bantamweight | Featherweight | Lightweight | Welterweight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020[7] | N/A | Li Haojie | Yuan Chunbo | N/A | Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake |
| 2021[8] | Shuai Yin | Li Haojie | Asikeerbai Jinensibieke | Yibugele | N/A |
| 2022[9] | Shang Zhifa | Wang Shaoxiang | Wang Jizheng | N/A | N/A |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "JCK战觉城简介-新华网体育". sports.news.cn. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Jue Cheng King Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more". Sherdog. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "UFC Fight Pass, JCK MMA Agree To Streaming Deal". International Business Times. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "打造格鬥明星，JCK戰覺城培養MMA新力量-新華網體育". big5.news.cn. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f FUENTES, JON (2 June 2022). "UFC Fight Pass Signs Deal With Top Chinese MMA Promotion". MMA News.
- ^ a b c d e "JCK is China's Ambitious Super-Promotion". MMA Sucka. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "JCK Bounty Challenge Series - 2020 Finals". Sherdog. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "JCK Night Cage Series: 2021 Finals | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ "JCK Fight Night 2022-2023: Bounty Challenge Finals | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 4 May 2024.