MTV, India’s No. 1 Youth Brand is all set to bring the new season of MTV Super Fight League (SFL), the world’s first Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournament. With a vision to cement Mixed Martial Arts’ position as a mainstream sport with mass appeal in the global sports fraternity, the franchise-based league comprises of 8 teams and 96 players from across the globe. MTV Super Fight League boasts of 8 teams representing various states of the country, co- owned by celebrities Delhi Heroes owned by the uber sexy, Jacqueline Fernandez, Haryana Sultans by the ever-so versatile, Randeep Hooda, UP Nawabs by singing duo Salim- Sulaiman, Mumbai Maniacs by Bollywood’s original stuntman, Ajay Devgn, Gujarat Warriors by actor- producer Arbaaz Khan, Bengaluru Yoddhas by the multi-talented actor, Tiger Shroff. Apart from these Super Fight League also has Sher-E-Punjab and Tamil Veerans. The action-packed league will hit your television screens LIVE, starting 9th February every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 pm exclusively on MTV.
Putting together a fight card that assures plenty of action and entertainment, MTV Super Fight League will be sending chills down the viewers’ spine with every new episode. The perfect blend of Bollywood’s glitz and glamour along with the punches, chokes and limb- snagging moves of the fighters promise to send you in a tizzy. Packed with experienced and entertaining fighters, the matches promise to deliver on all counts.
Co-owner of Mumbai Maniacs, top-gun, Ajay Devgn said, “I’ve always loved this sport. It’s one of the best form of staying fit. It not only boosts your confidence but gives you a chance to try out different things apart from your usual training so you don’t get bored to repeat the same stuff.”
Talking about her passion towards fitness, Jacqueline Fernandez - the co-owner of Delhi Heroes, said, “Being a fitness enthusiast myself I was eagerly looking forward for MTV Super Fight League Season 2. I salute to all the fighters for their discipline, courage and conviction. I can totally relate to them now because personally I am learning Mixed Martial Arts.”
The ever- fit, Tiger Shroff who is the co-owner of Begaluru Yoddhas said, “Everyone knows that I share the same passion as these fighters and that’s the reason I associated with this sport last year. Our team is all set to roar in Season 2 and make a mark in the tournament.” While, Randeep Hooda, co-owner of Haryana Sultans, said, “This sport is very close to my heart. My love for this form grew when I did Sultan. Being a fitness enthusiast, this form of sport elevates your fitness to a whole different level. Season 2 will be more demanding but our team is ready for the challenge.”
Associating with Gujarat Warriors once again, Arbaaz Khan said, “It’s the thrill and excitement associated with Mixed Martial Arts League which bring me back to the brand-new season of MTV Super Fight League sport every year. I apart from being associated with this league, I am personally a big fan of Mixed Martial Arts sports.”
Known for his musical punch, the UP Nawabs co-owner, Salim said, “I have been following Mixed Martial Arts for a long time now and last year when got to know that India will have its own MMA MTV Super Fight League I was super excited. Being a follower of MMA with MTV Super Fight League I feel more connected to the sport.” Sulaiman added, “Passion for music and Mixed Martial Arts are two things which Salim and I share together very strongly. Last year we had a great experience and looking forward to same fun this time around.”
MTV Super Fight League is a revolutionary approach to combat and is the first MMA organization to feature female fighters. MTV Super Fight League 2018 promotes gender equality through a fair and unique platform with women having the same influence on the team as men. Going beyond the traditional, MTV Super Fight League 2018 boasts of an international format with a global viewership model, engaging content and effective two hour shows. The league entails a group ‘A’ and ‘B’, consisting of four teams each. Every team has six players—five male fighters and one female—and six back-ups, belonging to six different weight categories. The teams within the group compete with each other in 12 league-level matches.
