UFC Fight Pass experienced streaming issues on Saturday night during the Invicta 8 live event. As a result, the UFC is offering a 10% discount on any 2014 PPV if you order via UFC.tv.
It was the first time that UFC Fight Pass streamed a live fight event for Invicta. Recently, Fight Pas began streaming monthly meetings from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The UFC acknowledged the problems with the live stream.
Some members experienced an issue while watching #IFC8 live tonight. We’ll be contacting those members directly within 24 hours. Thank you.
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) September 7, 2014
According to Bloody Elbow, the UFC sent notice to Fight Pass subscribers that it would extend a 10% discount on one live PPV before the end of 2014. The offer is only open to those purchasing a PPV through UFC.tv.
Payout Perspective:
The live stream problems were unfortunate for Invicta since it has been a constant in its attempts to offer its product via live stream. Notably, it had issues on Ustream in attempts to set up a pay wall for its events. In addition, wrestling promotion Ring of Honor, had problems with its iPPV on Saturday night according to Dave Meltzer’s coverage. ROH had issues with streaming on Ustream in the past as well.
As for the “make good,” is it a good “make good?” 10% is a de minimus amount and funnels subscribers to the UFC’s own site to order a PPV. While the 10% might be a fair discount considering not every subscriber was watching the Invicta show, the offer can only be realized if subscribers order through the UFC site and not through traditional cable/satellite operators.
tops E says
Hahahaha…..sale…..need money for loan payment hahaha
Saldathief says
I feel bad for fight pass subscribers, anytime you watch anything on a stream it has a chance of fucking up. Very frustrating to watch a fight and have it freeze, hopefully they can get the problem fixed along with other networks. one day we can have streams as good or better then cable tv everywhere!
D says
Tops-Sal, how is your relationship going?
Saldathief says
D was the only fuck tard that complained to the UFC, his internet connection in India was interrupted by rats nibbling the wires. D must have been freaking out what else does he have besides fight pass?? NOTHING bahahahaha
D says
Again, Sal is gay and weird. He and Old Crusty Arum are too busy playing patty-cake.