UFC and
NeuLion announce a partnership to launch a brand new service for UFC offering the most interactive, far-reaching digital experience yet.
The new service,
UFC.tv : will be available for this Saturday's UFC 126: SILVA vs. BELFORT Pay-Per-View event. The new online tool gives fans the ability to control audio and video feeds of UFC Pay-Per-View events, as well as other unique features such as quad view, picture-in-picture, video quality up to broadcast quality, live chat and live scoring by fans.
The new UFC premium streaming video experience will provide a diverse range of content available for web browsers, mobile devices and Internet connected device applications among others. Additionally, a customized line-up of fan tools and widgets will be integrated into these services. This will give fans a world-class streaming video experience at UFC.tv focusing on recent, in-progress and upcoming events, as well as access to UFC Fight Library archives of previous events and related content.
"Fans are always asking for more ways to get closer to the action and NeuLion's capabilities allow us to deliver," UFC President Dana White said. "With this technology, fans have ultimate access during our events and can control camera views, audio and score the bouts along with other fans."
In addition to launching on PC and IP connected devices, mobile services will also focus on providing a high-quality video and live event streaming experience for fans on-the-go.
"We are pleased to be working with the UFC and our new partnership will bring fans a whole new set of products and services," said Nancy Li, Chief Executive Officer of NeuLion. "Whether online or mobile, fans can stay connected to UFC like never before. Granting UFC fans the most immersive experience yet, we are excited to be a part of the next step in their digital strategy."