India’s first Mixed Martial Arts League
Fights to be broadcast on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD channels
Fights to be live-streamed on SPN’s digital platform, SonyLIV Opening Ceremony to be broadcast on Sony MAX
India’s first mixed martial arts promotion, Super Fight League – promoted by British business magnate and sports enthusiast Mr. Bill Dosanjh and British professional boxing sensation and two-time world champion Amir Khan today announced Sony Pictures Network India (SPN) as the official broadcast partner for the first ever MMA league to be hosted in India from 20th January – 25th February 2017. The fights will be broadcast live on SONY ESPN and SONY ESPN HD channels while the opening ceremony will be shown live on Sony MAX.
The franchisee based league that will feature eight teams, being organized in association with the All India Martial Arts Association (AIMMAA) and will commence with the opening ceremony on 20th January 2017. SPN also has the broadcast rights for the league across Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan and Maldives.
Comments:
Mr. Bill Dosanjh, CEO and Principal Founder, Super Fight League
“SONY ESPN is the channel that is synonymous for bringing MMA to the television sets of the Indian audience. We at Super Fight League are really excited about Sony Pictures Networks India coming on board as the broadcast partners for the inaugural edition of the league. Having Sony as the broadcast partner will help us in our endeavor to reach the maximum variety of audience and make Super Fight League a household name for MMA in India.”
Mr. Rajesh Kaul, President, Distribution and Sports Business, Sony Pictures Network
“Having been a forerunner in popularizing MMA, the sports cluster of Sony Pictures Networks India is the premier destination for viewing mixed martial arts. We are pleased to announce the expansion of our MMA portfolio with the addition of Super Fight League which is India’s first mixed martial arts league on our network.”
The fights in the league will be held over Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will be broadcast from 7-9 PM over the weekend and can also be streamed live on SonyLIV.