Professional Fighters League (PFL): OnAir-Graphics Delivered Precise Broadcast Sports Graphics for Global MMA Events

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is a leading Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization known for its unique season-long format where athletes compete in a regular season, playoffs, and a championship. Recognized for its data-driven approach and global reach, the PFL attracts top fighters and a worldwide audience. As a reliable and professional partner, OnAir-Graphics was instrumental as a graphics service provider in the production of the PFL. Our broadcast graphics helped bring the dynamic MMA fights of this globally active league to audiences worldwide across Europe (including France, UK, Germany), the MENA region (Riyadh, Jeddah), and in the future, Africa (Johannesburg, Cape Town).

Vizrt Technology for Gripping Professional Fighters League Broadcasts

As your partner for graphic solutions, OnAir-Graphics’ expertise was a crucial building block for the quality of these sports broadcasts. Mixed Martial Arts demands broadcast technology capable of precisely capturing and displaying its fast-paced, unpredictable nature and intense data flow. We prioritized maximum reliability and professionalism to meet these unique requirements. To achieve this, we utilized our robust broadcast technology and leading graphics software Vizrt (specifically Viz Trio and Viz Engine) to create dynamic and precise live graphics. Through our Vizrt integration, we ensured a seamless and highly accurate display of all relevant information—from fight results and statistics to sponsor overlays. We provide viewers with essential information and visually enhance the broadcast with fight-specific statistical data.

Real-Time Data Integration and Performance Analytics for the PFL

A central aspect of our work was real-time data integration, which is critical in MMA for understanding complex fight strategies and the rapid unfolding of events. In modern TV transmissions of MMA, viewers today expect much more than just the live picture; they want to delve deep into the fight’s dynamics, analyze every strike, kick, and submission attempt, and comprehend the fighters’ and referees’ decisions with minute precision. For this, we employed a precise system for integrating and preparing fight data. We received relevant data from various sources and seamlessly integrated it into our systems, enabling us to display real-time information instantly and accurately during the broadcast. This encompassed a wide range of elements:

• Fighter Profiles and Statistics: Lower thirds with names, weight and height, fight records, and key career statistics.
• Fight Progression and Round Analyses: Overlays showing round scores, effective strikes (punches, kicks), takedowns, ground control time, and submission attempts.
• Fight IQ / Metrics: Visualization of complex data extending beyond mere strikes, offering insights into fight strategy or efficiency.
• Results and Decision Graphics: Clear displays of victory types (KO, TKO, Submission, Decision) and judges’ scores.

These data-driven graphics served as a crucial complement to the live visuals. They provided additional information and context that helped decipher complex fighting styles, analyze fighters’ strategic decisions, and grasp the dynamics of the confrontation even more effectively. This enriched the live viewing experience for audiences through precise sports analytics, allowing them to immerse themselves even deeper into the world of Mixed Martial Arts.

Your Partner for Vizrt and Unreal Engine Graphic Solutions: From Design to Production

At OnAir-Graphics, we specialize in delivering visually appealing and informative content through our On Air graphics and streaming graphics that optimally capture the excitement of Mixed Martial Arts. Our expertise with PFL highlights how our graphic solutions contributed to elevating global sports events.

We offer a full spectrum of services for comprehensive graphic solutions:

• Vizrt Scene Building and On Air Design: We develop the complete Vizrt scene building—the graphic templates including backgrounds and fonts—and based on this, create visually appealing and dynamic designs for all On Air graphics, perfectly tailored to the specific demands of MMA.
• Graphic Control System Development: Our specialized software solutions act as an interface to feed the templates created in Vizrt scene building with corresponding real-time data from a statistics database. They capture, process any statistical data, make it available to the graphics operator, and enable precise real-time on-air display.
• Modern Vizrt Hardware Rental: We provide the necessary high-performance equipment to ensure smooth and reliable productions.
• Provision of Experienced Vizrt Operators: Our network includes highly qualified professionals with extensive experience who guarantee the seamless deployment of graphics on-site.
• Responsive 24/7 Support and On-Site Technical Service: When needed, we are available around the clock with our fee-based 24/7 online support. Optionally, we also offer a dedicated Graphics Guarantee on-site. This experienced expert supports your graphics team with their expertise, ensures technical support directly at the production location, and acts as a crucial interface between the various departments to ensure both smooth production and optimal support for the on-site graphics operators. For hardware defects, we react promptly, striving to facilitate replacement within 24 hours to secure the continuous flow of your production.

We look forward to supporting future MMA events with our graphic solutions.

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