Sony Sports Network introduces live Tamil and Telugu commentary in India for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) major numbered events
~ For the first time, UFC title fights will be telecast LIVE in four languages – SONY TEN 2 in English, SONY TEN 3 in Hindi and SONY TEN 4 in Tamil and Telugu from
Mumbai, February 12, 2022:
For the first time in India, Sony Sports Network will live telecast Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) numbered events, which include title fights, in four languages with the launch of Tamil and Telugu language commentary for the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA). This initiative from Sony Sports Network to serve a wider base of viewers across multiple markets signals the continuing explosive growth of UFC viewership in India.
Starting this Sunday, February 13 with UFC 271: ADESANYA vs. WHITTAKER, UFC and MMA fans across India can now watch all UFC numbered events in the language of their choice: SONY TEN 2 in English, SONY TEN 3 in Hindi and SONY TEN 4 in Tamil and Telugu, as well as live-stream it on SonyLIV.
Sony Sports Network will kickstart the live coverage of UFC 271 on their flagship live studio show ‘Ultimate Guide to UFC’ at 7:30am IST. The show is hosted by anchor Sudhi Sahdev and features panelists Somesh Kamra and Arjun Chipalkatti who will share their expert insights, analysis and expectations as a preview to UFC 271.
The main card of UFC 271 will be live telecast at 8.30 am (IST), featuring the UFC world middleweight championship as archrivals Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker square off in a rematch over two years in the making. After successfully defending it three times, UFC middleweight champion Adesanya will put his title on the line once again against former champion Whittaker who will look to get back the belt following back-to-back victories over Darren Till, Jared Cannonier, and Kelvin Gastelum.
The co-main event will be a thriller between heavyweight rankers as former title challenger #3 Derrick Lewis will look to seize a hometown victory in Houston, Texas against the always entertaining #11 Tai Tuivasa.
The main card also includes a middleweight bout between #3 Jared Cannonier and #4 Derek Brunson that could determine the next title challenger to the winner of the main event. Additionally, bantamweight contenders collide when Kyler Phillips faces Marcelo Rojo in what looks like a firefight of the night. Opening the main card, Bobby Green takes on Nasrat Haqparast in a thrilling lightweight matchup.
Watch the preview to UFC 271 on the ‘Ultimate Guide to UFC’ on SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3 and SONY TEN 4 channels at 7:30am IST.
Watch UFC 271 – Adesanya vs Whittaker LIVE on SONY TEN 2 (English), SONY TEN 3 (Hindi) & SONY TEN 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels on 13th February 2022 from 8:30 AM IST.
| Weight class | All Fights on SONY TEN 2 (English) and SONY TEN 3 (Hindi) & SONY TEN 4 (Tamil & Telugu) | ||
| Middleweight Bout (Main Event) |
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya | Vs. | #1 Robert Whittaker |
| Heavyweight Bout (Co-Main Event) | #3 Derrick Lewis | Vs. | #11 Tai Tuivasa |
| Middleweight Bout | #3 Jared Cannonier | Vs. | #4 Derek Brunson |
| Bantamweight Bout | Kyler Phillips | Vs. | Marcelo Rojo |
| Lightweight Bout | Bobby Green | Vs. | Nasrat Haqparast |
About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN):
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation, Japan.
SPN has several channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the FTA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN’s content library; PIX and PIX HD, Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; sports entertainment channels – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD; SONY TEN 4, SONY TEN 4 HD Sony मराठी, the Marathi general entertainment channel; SonyLIV – the digital entertainment VOD platform; SPN Productions, the networks’ film production arm and Studio NEXT the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.
The network is recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. SPN is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, ‘Aon Best Employers India’ awards in recognition of SPN’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, consistently ranking amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners and listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India.
Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited is in its 26th year of operations in India. It has a subsidiary, MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
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