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King of the Cage

MMA promoter based in California

MMA promoter based in California

FieldValue
nameKing of the Cage
logoKotc.png
logo_size250px
typePrivate
foundation
founderTerry Trebilcock
location_cityRancho Cucamonga, California
location_countryUnited States
industryMixed martial arts promotion
homepagehttp://www.kingofthecage.com

King of the Cage (KOTC) is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, United States.

History

KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock Jr. KOTC features mostly amateur as well as up and coming MMA stars and former mainstream combat fighters.

KOTC has promoted a majority of its events at Native American casinos throughout the United States. KOTC also promotes events in Canada, Australia & Japan. King of the Cage events are also broadcast on most national pay-per-view platforms.

In September 2007, Trebilcock Jr. sold KOTC to ProElite. Two years later, in July 2009, he reacquired 100% ownership of KOTC and simultaneously entered into a joint venture agreement with Mark Burnett Productions (Survivor, The Apprentice, The Celebrity Apprentice and The Contender) to begin the development of a reality television program. Bully Beatdown, a Burnett produced program, aired three seasons on MTV and featured several KOTC competitors.

On January 30, 2010, it was announced that KOTC would begin airing monthly shows on Mark Cuban's HDNet channel. The initial deal was for 36 events to air. The announcers included Michael Schiavello, Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Maria Kanellis. The most recent event on HDNet aired on September 17, 2010 with No Mercy. There has been no further news regarding King of the Cage events on the channel. Only 6 events aired from February 2010 to September 2010.

In November 2012, MAVTV struck a 5-year deal with King of the Cage.

Current champions

The weight division system of KOTC is in accordance with the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, but KOTC names its 145-pound division Bantamweight (instead of Featherweight), its 135-pound division Flyweight (instead of Bantamweight) and its 125-pound division Light Flyweight (instead of Flyweight). The only three weight classes not in accordance with the Unified Rules are a 165-pound division (Light Welterweight), a 195-pound division (Super Middleweight), and a 230-pound division (Cruiserweight).

DivisionUpper weight limitChampionNationalityMen's divisionsWomen's divisions
Super HeavyweightNo limitRonny MarkesBrazil
Heavyweight265 lbTony LopezUnited States
Cruiserweight230 lbTomar WashingtonUnited States
Light Heavyweight205 lbJason ButcherUnited States
Super Middleweight195 lbVacant
Middleweight185 lbMatt LaglerUnited States
Welterweight175 lbBuddy ClintonUnited States
Light Welterweight165 lbRichie PalominoUnited States
Lightweight155 lbBlaze GillUnited States
Bantamweight145 lbJuan BeltranMexico
Flyweight135 lbVacantUnited States
Light Flyweight125 lbChris QuirogaUnited States
Women's Flyweight135 lb
Women's Light Flyweight125 lbNicco MontanoUnited States
Women's Strawweight115 lbLoveth YoungUnited States
Women's Atomweight105 lbJayme HinshawUnited States

References

References

  1. (31 December 2020). "Looking back at King of the Cage Wet & Wild and The Return". socaluncensored.com.
  2. (13 September 2007). "Pro Elite Acquires King Of The Cage". mmanews.com.
  3. "HDNet to air live monthly King of the Cage events starting next month". MMAjunkie.com.
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