Junkie Fantasy Fighting - FAQ

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: John Morgan
Date: May 24, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

Contents
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013#p687118]1 - INTRODUCTION[/dotcom]
1.1 - What is Junkie Fantasy Fighting(JFF) ?
1.2 - Junkie Fighting Championships (JFC)
1.3 - Ultimate Junkie Championships (UJC)
1.4 - Junkie Extreme Cagefighting (JEC)
1.5 - J-1 Global (J-1)
1.6 - International Junkie Fight League (IJFL)
1.7 - The Team
1.8 - Special Mentions
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013&p=687121#p687119]2 - PARTICIPATION[/dotcom]
2.1 - Can I compete in the JFF?
2.2 - How do I sign-up for the JFF?
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013&p=687121#p687120]3 - SUBMITTING PICKS[/dotcom]
3.1 - Who should I submit picks to?
3.2 - How should the picks be submitted?
3.3 - What happens if there are any last-second changes to the bouts we are picking?
3.4 - When should I submit my picks?
3.5 - What happens if I want to make changes to my picks, but I have already submitted them?
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013#p687121]4 - SCORING[/dotcom]
4.1 - How does the scoring work in the JFF?
4.2 - Is there a difference between a KO and a TKO? How about decisions - do I have to choose between unanimous or split decisions?
4.3 - What happens when a fighter taps because he is being ground and pounded and can't escape? That's a submission because he tapped, right?
4.4 - At UFC 83, Charles McCarthy was unable to answer the bell for round 2. How does that get scored?
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013#p687122]5 - TRAINING CAMPS[/dotcom]
5.1 - Do I have to be a member of a training camp to compete?
5.2 - Can I join a training camp?
5.3 - Can I start my own Training Camp?
5.4 - What is a "Franchise"?
5.5 - Can anyone start their own Franchise?
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013#p687124]6 - CHEATING[/dotcom]
6.1 - What are the penalties for cheating?
6.2 - Multiple Users with the same IP
6.3 - Username Changes
6.4 - Diceman Rule
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013&p=687125#p687125]7 - TIEBREAKERS[/dotcom]
7.1 - Title Fight
7.2 - Tournament/#1 Contender/Contenders Fights

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:20 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 - Junkie Fantasy Fighting (JFF)
The JFF is the official Fantasy Fighting organization of MMAjunkie.com. It is the parent company for the JFC (Junkie Fighting Championship), the UJC (Ultimate Junkie Championship), the JEC (Junkie Extreme Cagefighting), J-1 (J-1 Global) and the IJFL (International Junkie Fight League). The JFF is not a fighting org, but the organization that runs all of the fighting orgs (think Zuffa for the UFC and the Strikeforce).
1.2 - Junkie Fighting Championships (JFC)
Junkie Fighting Championships, or JFC, was the original fantasy fighting league created by kingofabuelos on MMAJunkie.com forums. The JFC is one of the "primary" fantasy leagues at MMAJunkie.com Forums. It is used for the so called "major" events in MMA. These include all UFC events, including "Fight Nights" and "Live on Versus" events.
JFC President:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13700]elfudge35[/dotcom]
Send your picks to:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20416]JFCpicks[/dotcom]
1.3 - Ultimate Junkie Championships (UJC)
Ultimate Junkie Championships, or UJC, was created due to the shear size of the JFC. The JFC had grown so big that the work load for the people running the league was becoming too large, and the run to the title was becoming too long. The UJC has the same standing as the JFC and uses the same events, and is considered one of the primary fantasy leagues at MMAJunkie.com forums, along with the JFC.
UJC President:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7426]Castellammarese[/dotcom]
Send your picks to:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20417]UJCpicks[/dotcom]
1.4 - Junkie Extreme Cagefighting (JEC)
Junkie Extreme Cagefighting, or JEC, was created due to concerns about the quality of some of the "smaller" shows. Many people felt that some of these "smaller" shows where not good enough to use in the "primary" league, so this "secondary" league was created to handle those. The events used in the JEC are Strikeforce, MFC, DREAM and many others which are deamed to be good enough for the "secondary" league.
JEC President:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4510]Buffaloblue[/dotcom]
Send your picks to:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20418]JECpicks[/dotcom]
1.5 – J-1 Global
J-1 Global, or J-1, was created because a number of the fighters in the JFF wanted to start using more regional fight cards, but it was deemed by the JEC president that these fight cards were not good enough for the JEC. The events used in J-1 can literally be any fights from any regional shows. Because most regional shows don’t have enough good fights to use, even in a J-1 event, the J-1 Global fight cards are usually made up of different fights taken from different cards that are taking place around the same time.
J-1 President:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25532]SweetJFromTheBay[/dotcom]
Send your picks to:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=32145]J-1picks[/dotcom]
1.6 – International Junkie Fight League (IJFL)
International Junkie Fight League, or IJFL, was created because a number of the fighters in the JFF wanted to start having more team fights. At the time, the only time teams could fight each other was during the Team GP, but people wanted to do team matchups throughout the entire year. The IJFL will use the numbered UFC events throughout the course of a year, and will take fighters picks from the JFC and UJC head to heads.
IJFL President:
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14249]Pilqs[/dotcom]
1.7 - The Team:
Elfudge35
- President of JFC / Statistical Programmer
Castellammarese
- President of UJC / Senior Record Keeper
BuffaloBlue
- President of JEC
Pilqs
– President of IJFL
SweetJFromTheBay
– President of J-1 Global
Mollica93
- Assistant Record Keeper
JFFNews
- JFF Daily News Anchor
1.8 - Special Mentions
Kingofabuelos
- Creator of JFF / Former President of JFC
Showdown
- Former President of JFC
Dougdrex
- Former Senior Statistical Programmer

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:20 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

2 - PARTICIPATION
2.1 - Can I compete in the JFF?
Absolutely! The JFF is open to any registered member of the MMAjunkie.com forums, and we encourage everyone to participate. The more fighters we have, the greater the competition will be. There are 2 main leagues to choose from. The
JFC and the UJC.
You can compete in either one, but
you cannot fight in both.
The JEC is a smaller organization that does smaller, Non-UFC shows. This organization, like the JFC and UJC, is run seperately, but you are allowed to fight in this organization and one of the major ones (e.g. JFC & JEC or UJC & JEC)
J-1 Global is another smaller organization that uses even smaller, more regional events that the JEC chooses not to use. You can fight in this organization aswell as the JEC and either the JFC or the UJC.
The IJFL is a league for training camps only. To compete in this league, you must be part of a training camp (covered in
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=26013#p687122]section 5[/dotcom]
).
2.2 - How do I sign-up for the JFF?
Approximately 1-2 weeks before each JFC/UJC and JEC events, a "Sign-Up" thread will be posted in the JFF forum. You will post in this thread to announce your intentions to fight. You may select to "call-out" a fighter in your organization, who can agree to or decline said challenge, or you may choose to simply announce your intentions to fight, and allow the league president to arrange a fight for you.
The "Sign-Up" thread for J-1 Global will usually appear about 1 week before the event. Due to the use of the regional shows, there will often be a lot of fight changes for these events, so make sure you keep your eye on the sign-up thread to get an updated fight card.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:21 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

3 - SUBMITTING PICKS
3.1 - Who should I submit picks to?
Submit picks via PM (Private Message) to
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20416]JFCpicks[/dotcom]
(For JFC Events),
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20417]UJCpicks[/dotcom]
(For UJC Events),
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20418]JECpicks[/dotcom]
(For JEC Events), and
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=32145]J-1picks[/dotcom]
(For J-1 Global Events) (This ensures your picks get recorded.)
3.2 - How should the picks be submitted?
Here is how
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13700]elfudge35[/dotcom]
(JFC),
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7426]Castellammarese[/dotcom]
(UJC),
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4510]Buffaloblue[/dotcom]
(JEC), and
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25532]SweetJFromTheBay[/dotcom]
(J-1 Global) would like to have the picks submitted. Before that though, lets go over a few things.
#1.
NO SPACES!
It must be submitted as: 8-Chuck Liddell-KO-3. No spaces between the hyphen's (-) and the Lock, Name, Method or Round (The exception being between the fighters first and last name)
#2. Please spell the names correctly.
YOU MUST SPELL THE ENTIRE NAME!!!
The log won’t calculate your points if you don’t have the name spelled right. Best to just copy the picks from the Sign-up threads.
#3. With the updated log, the order you submit your picks is irrelevant. It’s probably best to submit them in the order they are shown in the signup thread, but you can also submit them from highest lock, to lowest lock. Submitting them from highest to lowest may ensure that you have no duplicate locks.
#4. DO NOT put TKO. Put KO. Do not put Submission. Put Sub. Do not put Round 2 or Rd.2, put 2. Do not put Decision-3, put Dec-3.
#5. If you submit it in one of the formats shown have below, there’s no way to get it wrong!
Submission Format #1 (order the fights are shown in the signup thread):
9-Chuck Liddell-KO-3
6-Rich Franklin-Dec-3
3-Nate Marquardt-Sub-2
8-Karo Parisyan-Dec-3
10-Dan Henderson-KO-1
1-Thiago Tavares-Sub-2
4-Jason Lambert-KO-3
7-Dong Hyun Kim-Dec-3
2-Tim Boetsch-Ko-2
5-Ryo Chonan-Sub-1
Submission Format #2 (Highest to lowest):
10-Dan Henderson-KO-1
9-Chuck Liddell-KO-3
8-Karo Parisyan-Dec-3
7-Dong Hyun Kim-Dec-3
6-Rich Franklin-Dec-3
5-Ryo Chonan-Sub-1
4-Jason Lambert-KO-3
3-Nate Marquardt-Sub-2
2-Tim Boetsch-Ko-2
1-Thiago Tavares-Sub-2
3.3 - What happens if there are any last-second changes to the bouts we are picking?
If the change happens with less than 3 days until the event, the card is finalized and will not be changed. Any last-second opponent changes in those bouts will result in us dropping that fight from our fight card, and the "lock order" being adjusted to reflect the new number of bouts on the card.
3.4 - When should I submit my picks?
There is always a "deadline" posted in the OP (original post) of every sign up thread. This "deadline" is there to let you know when your picks must be sent by. You can send your picks in at any time before the deadline, but if the deadline passes, your picks will not be accepted.
3.5 - What happens if I want to make changes to my picks, but I have already submitted them?
Simple. You just resubmit them with the changes made. However, this must happen before the pick "deadline". If you decide you want to make changes to your picks, and the
deadline has not yet passed
, then the new set of picks
will be accepted
. If you decide you want to make changes to your picks, and the
deadline has passed
, then the new set of picks
will not be accepted
. Also, when you submit these new picks, make sure to put something in the PM title to let us know that these are new picks (a word like, "edited", "resubmitted" or "updated" would be good).

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:21 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

4 - SCORING
4.1 - How does the scoring work in the JFF?
For each bout of the event being contested, you must select the winner of the bout (worth 3 points). If you select the winner correctly, you are eligible for bonus points based on your other picks, including the method of the finish (KO, Sub or Dec - worth 3 points), and the round the fight will end (worth 3 points).
Additionally, the fights must be ranked in "Lock Order." A lock order is where you assign every fight a ranking point, from
1 being your least confident
, all the way up to the
highest number being your most confident.
The highest number is determined by the number of fights on the card. If there are 12 fights on the card, then 12 is the highest number. These bonus points are also awarded to you if you choose the correct winner.
We will use Sark's record-setting 126 point performance from UFC 83 as an example.
UFC 83 Fight Card
Matt Serra vs. Georges St. Pierre
Rich Franklin vs. Travis Lutter
Nate Quarry vs. Kalib Starnes
Michael Bisping vs. Charles McCarthy
Marc Bocek vs. Mac Danzig
Joe Doerksen vs. Jason MacDonald
Rich Clementi vs. Sam Stout
Alan Belcher vs. Jason Day
Jonathan Goulet vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka
Ed Herman vs. Demian Maia
Brad Morris vs. Cain Velasquez
Sark's Picks
11-Georges St. Pierre-KO-2
8-Rich Franklin-KO-2
3-Nate Quarry-KO-1
10-Michael Bisping-KO-1
9-Mac Danzig-Dec-3
7-Jason MacDonald-Sub-3
4-Rich Clementi-Dec-3
6-Alan Belcher-KO-1
5-Jonathon Goulet-Sub-2
1-Demian Maia-Sub-1
2-Cain Velasquez-KO-2
UFC 83 Event Results
Georges St. Pierre def. Matt Serra via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 4:45
Rich Franklin def. Travis Lutter via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 3:01
Nate Quarry def. Kalib Starnes via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-24)
Michael Bisping def. Charles McCarthy via TKO -- Round 1, 5:00
Mac Danzig def. Mark Bocek via submission (rear-naked choke) -- Round 3, 3:48
Jason MacDonald def. Joe Doerksen via TKO (strikes) -- Round 2, 0:56
Rich Clementi def. Sam Stout via split decision (29-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Jason Day def. Alan Belcher via TKO (strikes) -- Round 1, 3:58
Jonathan Goulet def. Kuniyoshi Hironaka via TKO (punches) -- Round 2, 2:07
Demian Maia def. Ed Herman via submission (triangle choke) -- Round 2, 2:27
Cain Valesquez def. Brad Morris via TKO (strikes) -- Round 1, 2:10
Sark's Picks + Scoring
11-Georges St. Pierre-KO-2
(11+3+3+3=20)
8-Rich Franklin-KO-2
(8+3+3+3=17)
3-Nate Quarry-KO-1
(3+3+0+0=6)
10-Michael Bisping-KO-1
(10+3+3+3=19)
9-Mac Danzig-Dec-3
(9+3+0+3=15)
7-Jason MacDonald-Sub-3
(7+3+0+0=10)
4-Rich Clementi-Dec-3
(4+3+3+3=13)
6-Alan Belcher-KO-1
(0+0+0+0=0)
5-Jonathon Goulet-Sub-2
(5+3+0+3=11)
1-Demian Maia-Sub-1
(1+3+3+0=7)
2-Cain Velasquez-KO-2
(2+3+3+0=8)
Total Score: 20+17+6+19+15+10+13+0+11+7+8=126
Your score is then put up against your opponent's score, and the resulting difference in scores dictates the results of the fight.
Scores Equal - Draw
Difference of 1-3 points - Split Decision
Difference of 4-10 points - Unanimous Decision
Difference of 11-19 points - Submission
Difference of 20+ points - KO
4.2 - Is there a difference between a KO and a TKO? How about decisions - do I have to choose between unanimous or split decisions?
The answer is "no" on both accounts. The only three methods to pick are KO, Submission or Decision.
4.3 - What happens when a fighter taps because he is being ground and pounded and can't escape? That's a submission because he tapped, right?
Actually, that is scored as a KO. We want to reward the fighter who correctly envisioned the winner of the bout winning via ground and pound. If you choose a submission victory, you are anticiapting an entirely different finish to the bout, and therefore should not earn the bonus points.
4.4 - At UFC 83, Charles McCarthy was unable to answer the bell for round 2. How does that get scored?
Michael Bisping was awarded the victory in that fight at 5:00 of round 1. It is considered a first round finish.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:22 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

5 - TRAINING CAMPS
5.1 - Do I have to be a member of a training camp to compete?
Absolutely not. Training camps have been established as a means for several members to join together in an effort to increase their fighting skills. These camps compete in the IJFL. However, anyone can compete in the JFF, regardless of camp affiliation.
5.2 - Can I join a Training Camp?
Of course. When a training camp is looking for new members, they will usually post a thread saying that they are looking for a new member and are accepting applications. However, it is up to the training camp to accept the application, or reject it if they choose. It is their choice whether or not they want you on their team
5.3 - Can I start my own Training Camp?
Of course. Simply notify
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13700]elfudge35[/dotcom]
and
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7426]Castellammarese[/dotcom]
of your team's roster, and provide a logo if possible, and your team will be added to the official list of camps. All training camps have a
maximum roster size of six official members.
5.4 - What is a "Franchise"?
A "Franchise" is when 1 team decides to create a spin off team that trains with them, or when 2 already established teams agree to train together. This means that up to 12 fighters will be training together, with each of the 2 individual teams having no more than 6 official members. Franchises can be no bigger than 2 teams, with a maximum of 12 combined members.
5.5 - Can anyone start their own Franchise?
There are requirements that the original team must meet in order to start a Franchise
Those requirements are as follows:
#1. At least a Combined 150 fights by the creating teams members.
#2. At least 6 months as a team
#3. Presidential Approval -
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14249]Pilqs[/dotcom]
,
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13700]elfudge35[/dotcom]
,
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7426]Castellammarese[/dotcom]
,
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4510]Buffaloblue[/dotcom]
and
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25532]SweetJFromTheBay[/dotcom]
must all approve.
#4. May not fight another franchise member unless its via random match-up, and then you may not ask that match-up be changed.
#5. May not start a franchise for the sole reason of fielding two 4 man IJFL teams. The intentions of both teams should be to participate in the JFF Team GrandPrix

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:22 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

6 - CHEATING
6.1 - What are the penalties for cheating?
If you are caught cheating, the penalties are no less than 3 months suspension, and up to being completely banned from the league. This is at the Staff's discretion
6.2 - Multiple Users with the same IP
If anyone from the JFF has or will ever possibly have the same IP, you must contact the entire JFF staff (
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=13700]elfudge35[/dotcom]
,
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=7426]Castellammarese[/dotcom]
,
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4510]Buffaloblue[/dotcom]
,
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14249]Pilqs[/dotcom]
and
[dotcom=http://forums.mmajunkie.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25532]SweetJFromTheBay[/dotcom]
). This allows us to be aware of these situations. Some brothers, who use the same computer/IP, do certainly compete in these leagues, but that allows us to monitor picks and patterns to make sure the people with the same IP are not actually the same person. Additionally, these fighters should never fight, to make sure the integrity is maintained (tournaments and title picture are the exception). Friends who sometimes use the same IP will not be restricted by this rule. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in a 6 month suspension, a written apology explaining exactly how and why it happened, and after the 6 months are up, the JFF staff reserve the right to allow the fighter back in, or extend the suspension.
6.3 - Username Changes
If a fighter uses one screen name and later decides to change screen names, that fighter must notify JFF staff about this in order to prevent losing his or her record. If people want to change their screen names, that’s fine, but your fantasy record does not get reset.
6.4 - Diceman Rule
1. If your picks are not in by the time the Head to Head is posted. You will not get a fight.
2. If there are an odd number of fighters, then the first set of picks received after the head to head is posted will be allowed to fight.
3. No one will get docked any points for any reason.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Castellammarese
Date: May 25, 2010 at 05:23 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/junkie-fantasy-fighting-faq.26013/

7 - TIEBREAKERS
For a regular undercard fight a draw is an acceptable outcome, but there are times when a tiebreaker must be used to determine who moves on in the title picture or a tournament.
7.1 - Title Fight
In the event of a tie in a title fight, the champion retains his belt. The belt cannot change hands on a tiebreaker.
The challenger does not get an immediate rematch, but doen't get bumped to the back of the line either. The challenger will be rewarded with an immediate Contenders fight rather than having to string together two more victories to get back in the title picture.
7.2 - Tournament/#1 Contender/Contenders Fights
In the occasion where there is a tie in Tournament, #1 Contender or Contenders fights, the following rules will be applied until one fighter moves on:
A. The fighter who picks the most correct winners. If Fighter A picks 7 winners and Fighter B picks 6 winners, Fighter A moves on.
B. The fighter who wins a lock when his opponent loses it, going down from the top lock. If both fighters win their 10 and 9 locks, but Fighter B wins his 8 lock while Fighter A loses his, Fighter B moves on.
C. The fighter with the most perfect locks. If Fighter A picks 3 fights perfectly (correct winner, method and round) and Fighter B picks 2 fights perfectly, Fighter A moves on.
D. The fighter with the most correct methods. Self explanatory.
E. The fighter with the most correct rounds. Self explanatory.
F. The fighter with the highest perfect lock.
G. The fighter with a correct method his opponent loses, going down from top lock.
H. The fighter with a correct round his opponent loses, going down from top lock.