JCK MMA

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.

Jue Cheng King
Native name
JCK战觉城笼斗终极冠军赛
TypePrivate
IndustryMixed martial arts promotion
Founded2019 (2019)
HeadquartersLüliang, Shanxi, China
OwnerAll-weather (hainan) Online Sports Co., Ltd
Websitejckmma.com

History

JCK MMA originated in 2019.[1] Its first event, JCK 1 was held on November 29, 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

JACK 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 7pm (7 am in US ET).[3][5][6]

Format

The 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

JCK MMA uses the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Weight classes
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)

Champions
Year Flyweight Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight Welterweight
2020[2] N/A Li Haojie Yuan Chunbo Balajin Kuerbanjiang Tuluosibake
2021[7] Shuai Yin Li Haojie Asikeerbai Jinensibieke Yibugele Ding Meng

References
  1. "JCK战觉城简介-新华网体育". sports.news.cn. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  2. Sherdog.com. "Jue Cheng King Fights, Fight Cards, Videos, Pictures, Events and more". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  3. "UFC Fight Pass, JCK MMA Agree To Streaming Deal". International Business Times. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  4. "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 2023-04-07.
  5. FUENTES, JON (June 2, 2022). "UFC Fight Pass Signs Deal With Top Chinese MMA Promotion". MMA News.
  6. "JCK is China's Ambitious Super-Promotion". MMA Sucka. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  7. "JCK Night Cage Series: 2021 Finals | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
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