UFC Fight Pass

Fight Pass showcases live and on-demand mixed martial arts, submission grappling, kickboxing, boxing and Thai boxing events. In addition to UFC events (with their flagship pay-per-view events appearing on the service around a month after their initial broadcasts), Fight Pass also includes content from the libraries of PRIDE FC, World Extreme Cagefighting, Strikeforce, Affliction Entertainment, World Fighting Alliance, EliteXC, King of the Cage, Pancrase, Cage Warriors, Shooto and UCMMA.{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/faq-ufctv-ufcfightpass?id=|title=UFC ® - Ultimate Fighting Championship|website=www.ufc.com|access-date=20 July 2018}}

Yahoo Sports created the first iteration of a global, digital UFC Pay Per View product in 2007, offering dozens of UFC PPVs through 2014. In September 2014, Invicta FC began live-streaming events on its first incarnation of Fight Pass.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/invicta-fc-partners-with-ufc-fight-pass-for-future-broadcasts-library-content|title=Invicta FC partners with UFC Fight Pass for future broadcasts, library content|date=6 June 2014|access-date=20 July 2018}} In 2015, Yahoo Sports executive, Eric Winter, was recruited to become Senior Vice President & General Manager, to oversee the digital experiences for UFC. In February 2016, it was announced Fight Pass would begin streaming kickboxing promotions Glory and K-1, and the Eddie Bravo Invitational submission grappling tournaments.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/11/10973014/ufc-fight-pass-adds-glory-kickboxing-eddie-bravo-invitational-jiu|title=UFC inks deal to stream GLORY, EBI & K-1 library|date=11 February 2016 |access-date=20 July 2018}}

On December 5, 2019, UFC announced an upgrade which included 1080p video, improved search and multi view for desktop.{{cite web |title=UFC UNVEILS MAJOR REDESIGN FOR FIGHT PASS |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-unveils-major-redesign-fight-pass |website=ufc.com |date=5 December 2019 |access-date=22 May 2021}} UFC president Dana White said "The redesigned Fight Pass offers upgrades like 1080p video, multi-view for desktop, improved search, and coming early next year, ‘Downloads to Go,’ so you can watch Fight Pass content without an internet connection. Add in the world's largest fight library with 17,000 fights, every UFC fight ever, and over 1,000 hours of live combat sports, and Fight Pass continues to be a must-have streaming service for combat sports fans".{{cite news |last1=Junkie Staff |first1=MMA |title=UFC Fight Pass gets redesign and overhaul, including 1080p video and 'Downloads to Go' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/ufc-fight-pass-streaming-video-redesign-new-features-mma |access-date=22 May 2021 |publisher=MMA Junkie |date=5 Dec 2019}} Content included alongside live events and the fight library includes shows such as The Ultimate Fighter, Unleashed, Dana White's Contender Series, Unfiltered, Connected and the popular long running show UFC Now.{{cite news |last1=De Venecia |first1=Albert |title=Is the UFC Fight Pass Worth Subscribing To? (A Review) |url=https://robots.net/tech-reviews/is-the-ufc-fight-pass-worth-subscribing-to-a-review/ |access-date=22 May 2021 |publisher=robots.net |date=24 Sep 2020}}

On July 22, 2020, it was announced that UFC had rolled out their Fight Pass service in Japan.{{cite web |title=Previous Next UFC FIGHT PASS LAUNCHES IN JAPAN |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-fight-pass-launches-japan |website=ufc.com |date=21 July 2020 |access-date=22 May 2021}} Kevin Chang, senior vice president for UFC Asia said "Japan is a pioneer in the sport of MMA, with a fan base that is knowledgeable, sophisticated, and always hungry for more". The promotion had also introduced the service to other major territories in Asia, including China and India.{{cite news |last1=Impey |first1=Steven |title=UFC rolls out Fight Pass OTT service in Japan |url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/ufc-fight-pass-mma-streaming-platform-japan-subscription |access-date=22 May 2021 |publisher=Sports Pro Media |date=22 July 2020}}

As of February 2021, Invicta FC was pulled from Fight Pass.{{cite news |last1=Anderson |first1=Jay |title=After Nearly Seven Years, Invicta FC Parts Ways with UFC Fight Pass |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/23/invicta-fc-parts-ways-ufc-fight-pass/ |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=Cageside Press |date=23 Feb 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Riggs |first1=Drake |title=UFC Fight Pass will no longer feature Invicta FC events |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-fight-pass-will-no-longer-feature-invicta-fc-events/ |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=BJPenn.com |date=22 Feb 2021}} As many broadcasters have chosen with the current decline of traditional TV{{cite news |last1=Bloom |first1=David |title=Cord-Cutting To Accelerate In 2021, With 27% Of Cable Households Disconnecting |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/2021/01/12/cord-cutting-to-accelerate-in-2021-with-27-percent-of-cable-households-disconnecting/?sh=31b2691c3a6e |access-date=17 May 2021 |work=Forbes |date=12 Jan 2021}} Invicta opted to go down the Fight Network route where their events will now broadcast live in the United States and Canada{{cite news |last1=Segura |first1=Danny |title=Invicta FC sold to Anthem Sports & Entertainment, events to air on AXS TV |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/invicta-fc-sold-to-anthem-sports-entertainment-events-to-air-on-axs-tv |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=MMA Junkie |date=15 April 2021}} similar to the WWE Network model where full live events is part of a subscription base price.{{cite news |last1=Staff |first1=HBN |title=First Look: Official Wrestlemania Backlash Poster Revealed |url=https://heelbynature.com/wrestling-news/wwe-news/first-look-official-wrestlemania-backlash-poster-revealed/ |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=Heel By Nature |date=May 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Welch |first1=Chris |title=WWE will move its streaming service to Peacock in the US. Current WWE Network subscribers could end up saving money |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/25/22248330/wwe-network-peacock-move-announced-date-price |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=The Verge |date=25 Jan 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Blanchet |first1=Ben |title=WWE Network's wrestling events are now streaming exclusively on Peacock Premium, and new members can get 50% off their first 4 months |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-watch-wwe?r=US&IR=T |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=Business Insider |date=5 April 2021}}

Although media subscription services tend to experience significant churn,{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}} UFC Fight Pass is believed to have approximately 250,000 subscribers globally, as of 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.fastcompany.com/3065450/superagents-patrick-whitesell-and-ari-emanuel-are-building-the-future-of-hollywood | title=Superagents Patrick Whitesell And Ari Emanuel Are Building The Future Of Hollywood| publisher=FastCompany.com | date=11 November 2016 | access-date=19 June 2017}} In 2020, it was noted that the service has continued to grow 28% year to date. General manager Crowley Sullivan said, "Even without live events for two months, UFC Fight Pass subscriptions are up 28% year-to-date and 23% year-over-year".{{cite news |last1=Evans |first1=Pat |title=UFC Fight Pass Overhaul Hits At Prime Time, Revenue Streams Growing |url=https://frontofficesports.com/ufc-fight-pass-overhaul/ |access-date=17 May 2021 |publisher=Front Office Sports |date=4 Sep 2020}}

In June 2022, JCK MMA signed a multi-event agreement with Fight Pass.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-02 |title=UFC Fight Pass, JCK MMA Agree To Streaming Deal |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/ufc-fight-pass-air-bouts-premier-chinese-mma-organization-3528254 |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=International Business Times |language=en-US}}

In August 2022, it was confirmed that UFC Fight Pass will be released in Brazil in 2023 after the UFC rights with Grupo Globo will expire on the same year.{{cite web|url=https://noticiasdatv.uol.com.br/noticia/televisao/em-decadencia-no-brasil-ufc-fecha-com-band-e-desfalca-globo-com-pay-view-86697|title=Em decadência no Brasil, UFC fecha com a Band e desfalca Globo com pay-per-view|date=10 August 2022 }}{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Submission Hunter Pro Signs Streaming Deal With UFC Fight Pass |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/submission-hunter-pro-signs-streaming-deal-with-ufc-fight-pass/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=16 June 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023}} UFC Fight Pass was officially released in Brazil on January 1, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/2023/01/02/streaming-oficial-do-ufc-chega-ao-brasil-com-50-de-desconto-no-plano-anual/|title=Streaming oficial do UFC chega ao Brasil com 50% de desconto no plano anual|trans-title=UFC's official streaming [service] comes to Brazil with 50% discount on the annual plan|language=pt|work=Tecnoblog|date=January 2, 2023|access-date=January 2, 2023}}

In 2023, the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship signed an exclusive multi-year streaming deal with UFC Fight Pass, leaving their previous broadcaster FloSports.{{cite web |last1=Rollo |first1=Ian |title=ADCC Moves To UFC Fight Pass In Exclusive Multi-Year Deal |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-moves-to-ufc-fight-pass-in-exclusive-multi-year-deal/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=22 January 2023 |access-date=22 January 2023}} That deal fell apart just four months later, and ADCC left UFC Fight Pass.{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Sabrina |title=ADCC Returns To FloGrappling Exclusively |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/adcc-returns-to-flograppling-exclusively/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=27 April 2023 |access-date=10 May 2023}}

On June 16, 2023, Submission Hunter Pro signed an exclusive contract with UFC Fight Pass to stream all of their events for the foreseeable future.

On December 16, 2021 UFC Fight Pass produced its first in-house event; UFC Fight Pass Invitational. The event saw four teams of four men compete in grappling matches, including Davi Ramos, James Krause, and Rafael Lovato Jr. The tournament was won by the team representing Legacy Fighting Alliance.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-1-full-results-and-review/ | title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 1 Full Results and Review | date=18 December 2021 }}

The second UFC Fight Pass Invitational event took place on July 3, 2022 and featured a number of returning competitors along with debutants in another team tournament.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-announces-teams-for-second-event/ | title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational Announces Teams for Second Event | date=26 June 2022 }} This tournament was won by the team representing Anthony Pettis Fighting Championships.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-2-full-results-and-review/ | title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 2 Full Results and Review | date=4 July 2022 }}

The third UFC Fight Pass Invitational event took place on December 15, 2022 and saw a slight change in format. This event featured an eight-man absolute tournament instead, featuring top grapplers like Nick Rodriguez, Mason Fowler, and Patrick Gaudio.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/lineup-confirmed-for-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-3-absolute-tournament/ | title=Lineup Confirmed for UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 Absolute Tournament | date=6 December 2022 }} The main event was scheduled to be a superfight between Gordon Ryan and Vinny Magalhães,{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/gordon-ryan-and-vinny-magalhaes-headline-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-3/ | title=Gordon Ryan and Vinny Magalhaes Headline UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 | date=2 December 2022 }} but Magalhaes withdrew from the match days before the event and was replaced with Nick Rodriguez.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nicky-rodriguez-steps-in-to-face-gordon-ryan-on-short-notice/ | title=Nicky Rodriguez Steps in to Face Gordon Ryan on Short Notice | date=15 December 2022 }}

Mason Fowler won the absolute tournament and Gordon Ryan won the superfight.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-3-full-results-and-review/ | title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 Full Results and Review | date=16 December 2022 }}

Dana White announced that the fourth UFC Fight Pass Invitational was scheduled to take place on June 29, 2023 and would be headlined by Craig Jones v Felipe Pena with Glover Teixeira v Anthony Smith serving as the co-main event.{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Craig Jones v Felipe Pena To Headline UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/craig-jones-v-felipe-pena-to-headline-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-4/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=10 May 2023 |access-date=10 May 2023}} Nicholas Meregali and Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu were booked to compete against one another on the main card,{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Nicholas Meregali And Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu Meet At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nicholas-meregali-and-roberto-cyborg-abreu-meet-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-4/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=4 June 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023}} while two-time NCAA champion Roman Bravo-Young was set to make his BJJ debut against UFC flyweight Alex Perez,{{cite web |last1=de Souza |first1=Diogo |title=NCAA Champion Roman Bravo-Young To Make BJJ Debut At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ncaa-champion-roman-bravo-young-to-make-bjj-debut-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-4/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=28 May 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023}} and Helena Crevar was booked against Emily Fernandez.{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Sabrina |title=Helena Crevar v Emily Fernandez Added To UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/helena-crevar-v-emily-fernandez-added-to-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-4/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=13 June 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023}} There was also an eight-man absolute tournament with a $30,000 grand prize, featuring Nick Rodriguez, Vagner Rocha, and Haisam Rida among others.{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Incredible Lineup Confirmed For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Absolute Tournament |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/incredible-lineup-confirmed-for-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-4-absolute-tournament/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=9 June 2023 |access-date=22 June 2023}}

Crevar, Jones, Meregali, and Teixeira all won their respective matches. Nick Rodriguez won the absolute tournament, while Roman Bravo-Young and Alex Perez fought to a draw.{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-4-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=30 June 2023 |access-date=7 July 2023}}

Georges St-Pierre was booked to make his return to professional grappling at this event on December 14, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Georges St-Pierre Returns To Grappling At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/georges-st-pierre-returns-to-grappling-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-6/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=7 July 2023 |access-date=7 July 2023}} It was later confirmed that his opponent was supposed to be Nick Diaz, but the match was postponed when both men were injured prior.{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Sabrina |title=Georges St-Pierre v Nick Diaz Grappling Match Postponed Due To Injury |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/georges-st-pierre-v-nick-diaz-grappling-match-postponed-due-to-injury/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=20 October 2023 |access-date=20 October 2023}} The main event was later announced as Gordon Ryan vs. Mason Fowler, and the co-main event was announced as Nicholas Meregali vs. Felipe Pena.{{cite web |last1=Phillips |first1=Sabrina |title=Gordon Ryan Faces Mason Fowler At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/gordon-ryan-faces-mason-fowler-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=22 October 2023 |access-date=22 October 2023}} Nick Rodriguez vs. Yuri Simoes took place on the main card,{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Nicky Rodriguez Booked Against Yuri Simoes At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nicky-rodriguez-booked-against-yuri-simoes-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=22 November 2023 |access-date=23 November 2023}} as did Dan Manasoiu vs. Victor Hugo,{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Dan Manasoiu To Face Victor Hugo At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/dan-manasoiu-to-face-victor-hugo-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=21 November 2023 |access-date=23 November 2023}} Nicky Ryan vs. Jonnatas Gracie,{{cite web |last1=Jackson |first1=Williams |title=Nicky Ryan vs Jonnatas Gracie Booked For UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nicky-ryan-vs-jonnatas-gracie-booked-for-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=2 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023}} and Luiza Monteiro vs. Elisabeth Clay.{{cite web |last1=Lindsey |first1=Alex |title=Luiza Monteiro And Elisabeth Clay Set For Rematch At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/luiza-monteiro-and-elisabeth-clay-set-for-rematch-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=23 November 2023 |access-date=23 November 2023}} Gordon Ryan withdrew from the event on short notice and was replaced with Haisam Rida,{{cite web |last1=de Souza |first1=Diogo |title=Haisam Rida Replaces Gordon Ryan Against Mason Fowler At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/haisam-rida-replaces-gordon-ryan-against-mason-fowler-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=2 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023}} which resulted in Meregali vs. Pena being promoted to main event status.{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 Full Preview |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5-full-preview/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=4 December 2023 |access-date=7 December 2023}} Meregali, Rodriguez, Fowler, Gracie, Hugo, and Clay all won their respective matches.{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-5-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=11 December 2023 |access-date=17 February 2024}}

UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 took place on March 2, 2024 with Craig Jones vs Rafael Lovato Jr. as the main event and Nick Rodriguez v Roberto Jimenez as the co-main event.{{cite web |last1=de Souza |first1=Diogo |title=B-Team Jiu-Jitsu Star In Main And Co-Main Event Of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/b-team-jiu-jitsu-star-in-main-and-co-main-event-of-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-6/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=4 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024}} Nicholas Meregali vs. Matheus Diniz was also later added to the card.{{cite web |last1=Burne |first1=Kathrine |title=Nicholas Meregali To Face Matheus Diniz At UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nicholas-meregali-to-face-matheus-diniz-at-ufc-fight-pass-invitational-6/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=15 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024}} Jones, Rodriguez, and Meregali all won their respective matches.{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-6-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=4 March 2024 |access-date=4 March 2024}}

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