UFC offers discount for stream issues

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.