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==Media== ===Television=== ====Television programs produced by UFC==== *''UFC Connected'' is a magazine style television show. In 2018 the UFC announced a monthly show to be hosted by UK presenter [[Layla Anna-Lee]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Layla fronts UFC Connected |url=https://www.red24artists.com/2018/02/20/layla-fronts-ufc-connected/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.red24artists.com/2018/02/20/layla-fronts-ufc-connected/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=Red 24 Artists |date=February 20, 2018|access-date=March 27, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> With regular contributions from Dan Hardy and John Gooden, UFC Connected features a behind the scenes look at the UFC and its athletes. The show is also shown on [[BT Sport]] in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=UFC Connected – what time is it on TV |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hsy4vx/ufc-connected--series-2019-episode-3/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hsy4vx/ufc-connected--series-2019-episode-3/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=Radio Times |access-date=March 27, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *''UFC Now'' is a long running<ref>{{cite web |title=UFC Now – Episode List |url=https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/13910/ufc-now/episodes| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/13910/ufc-now/episodes| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=TV Maze |access-date=December 10, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> weekly [[television show]] presented by [[Karyn Bryant]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Karyn Bryant Fox Sports PressPass |url=https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/karyn-bryant| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/karyn-bryant| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=Fox Sports |access-date=March 19, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gleisser |first1=Benjamin |title=Fight Club Covering ultimate fighters and really cute dogs |url=https://www.brownalumnimagazine.com/articles/2018-05-15/fight-club| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.brownalumnimagazine.com/articles/2018-05-15/fight-club| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=July 2, 2019 |work=Brown Alumni Magazine |date=May 15, 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show has grown in popularity over the years where UFC fighters such as [[Cub Swanson]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=George |title=The top 5 most EPIC heavyweight fights in UFC history |url=https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/vault/vault/the-top-5-most-epic-heavyweight-fights-in-ufc-history| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/vault/vault/the-top-5-most-epic-heavyweight-fights-in-ufc-history| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=mixedmartialarts.com |date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Kenny Florian]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Kenny Florian Biography UFC Fighter, Television |url=http://kennyflorian.com/biography/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/http://kennyflorian.com/biography/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=kennyflorian.com |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and [[Alan Jouban]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=George |title=UFC's top 5 most HEATED grudge matches |url=https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/vault/vault/ufcs-top-5-most-heated-grudge-matches| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/vault/vault/ufcs-top-5-most-heated-grudge-matches| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=mixedmartialarts.com |date=April 13, 2018 |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> appear as regular guests and analysts. The show is available on [[UFC Fight Pass]] and is aired on [[BT Sport]]<ref>{{cite web |title=UFC NOW – what time is it on TV? Episode 10 Series 2019 cast list and preview. |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hsd2r4/ufc-now--series-2019-episode-10/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hsd2r4/ufc-now--series-2019-episode-10/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=Radio Times |access-date=March 19, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> in the UK. The show has regular segments such as breaking down the latest fighters for up and coming events, a roundhouse quiz, a top 5 selection and a rapid fire taking questions from fans via various social media platforms. Other guests who have regularly appeared are [[Michael Bisping]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Ep. 28 Prepared for the Big Stage |url=https://www.ufc.tv/video/episode-528-prepared-for-the-big-stage| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.ufc.tv/video/episode-528-prepared-for-the-big-stage| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=ufc.tv |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Tatiana Suarez]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Ep.6 Swinging the Sledgehammer |url=https://www.ufc.tv/video/ep6-swinging-the-sledgehammer| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.ufc.tv/video/ep6-swinging-the-sledgehammer| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=ufc.tv |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Daniel Cormier]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Ep. 32 The Rise of The Black Beast |url=https://www.ufc.tv/video/episode-532-the-rise-of-the-black-beast| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.ufc.tv/video/episode-532-the-rise-of-the-black-beast| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=ufc.tv |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Brendan Schaub]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nilston |first1=Tom |title=Brendan Schaub Banned From UFC Now For 'Controversial Comments' |url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/brendan-schaub-banned-by-ufc-for-controversial-comments/ |website=lowkickmma.com |date=January 26, 2016 |access-date=March 26, 2019}}</ref> [[Brian Ortega]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Ep.7 Jonathan Dwight Jones |url=https://www.ufc.tv/video/ep7-jonathan-dwight-jones| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.ufc.tv/video/ep7-jonathan-dwight-jones| archive-date=2021-10-18 |website=ufc.tv |access-date=March 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and more throughout the years. It was reported in 2016 Schaub will no longer appear due to being banned from the show.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Elias |title=Brendan Schaub talks about being 'banned' and being a zebra in a row of horses |url=https://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/brendan-schaub-talks-about-being-banned-and-being-a-zebra-in-a-row-of-horses-012616| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/brendan-schaub-talks-about-being-banned-and-being-a-zebra-in-a-row-of-horses-012616| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |work=Fox Sports |date=January 26, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Niston |first1=Tom |title=Brendan Schaub Banned From UFC Now For 'Controversial Comments' |url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/brendan-schaub-banned-by-ufc-for-controversial-comments/ |access-date=August 4, 2019 |publisher=Low Kick MMA |date=January 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Haynes |first1=Stephie |title=Brendan Schaub says he's been banned from appearing on UFC Now and UFC Tonight |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2016/1/26/10834646/ufc-brendan-schaub-banned-from-ufc-programming-wont-fall-in-line-like-rest-mma |access-date=August 4, 2019 |publisher=Bloody Elbow |date=January 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Bohn |first1=Mike |title=Brendan Schaub: I've been banned from 'UFC Now' because I don't 'fall in line' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/01/brendan-schaub-ive-been-banned-from-ufc-now-because-i-dont-fall-in-line| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/01/brendan-schaub-ive-been-banned-from-ufc-now-because-i-dont-fall-in-line| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=August 4, 2019 |publisher=MMA Junkie |date=January 26, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Guillen |first1=Adam Jr. |title=Brendan Schaub: I've been banned from UFC programming because I won't fall in line like the rest |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2016/1/26/10834646/ufc-brendan-schaub-banned-from-ufc-programming-wont-fall-in-line-like-rest-mma |access-date=August 4, 2019 |issue=January 26, 2016 |publisher=MMA Mania}}</ref> *''UFC Tonight'' is a television series produced by [[Fox Sports 1]] and the UFC. Hosted by [[Kenny Florian]] and Karyn Bryant, the program features the latest news, highlights, and analysis from the UFC. This program was carried over to FS1 from Fuel TV (now [[Fox Sports 2]]).<ref name=MMAweekleyUFC>{{cite web|title="UFC Tonight" Moves to Fox Sports 1 on September 11|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-tonight-moves-to-fox-sports-1-on-sept-11| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-tonight-moves-to-fox-sports-1-on-sept-11| archive-date=2021-10-18|website=MMA Weekly|date=August 23, 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *''UFC Unleashed'' is a television series produced by [[Spike TV]] and the UFC. It features matches from past UFC events. Episodes are one hour in length, showing several UFC bouts and "[[best of]]" compilations of popular fighters such as [[Chuck Liddell]] and [[Randy Couture]]. In Australia, the show can be seen on Weeknights on [[FX Australia|FX]]. In Sweden, the show can be seen on [[TV4 Sport]]. In Portugal, the show can be seen on [[Sic Radical]]. In Germany, the show can be seen on DSF. In the United Kingdom, the show can be seen on [[ESPN UK]] every Thursday at 10 pm. In Denmark, the show can be seen on [[Canal 8 Sport]] and [[Canal 9 (Denmark)|Canal 9]]. In Finland, the show can be seen on [[MTV3 MAX]]. In France, the show can be seen on [[RTL9]]. In Brazil the show can be seen on [[Combate]] In Middle East, the show can be seen on [[ShowSports]] and [[FX (TV channel)#Middle East|FX Middle East]].<ref>{{cite web|title=UFC Unleashed on FX Middle East|url=http://www.fxme.tv/shows/arabic/ufc/58| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103220004/http://www.fxme.tv/shows/arabic/ufc/58/| archive-date=2012-01-03|publisher=FXME.TV|access-date=September 17, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *''[[Fox UFC]]'' (until 2018) *''[[UFC All Access]]'' *''[[UFC Primetime]]'' *''[[UFC Ultimate Insider]]'' *''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'' *''UFC on ESPN/ABC'' (2019–present) ====Appearances on other television programs==== *''[[Friends]]'' Season 3, Episode 24 "The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion" is based around the UFC and features [[Jon Favreau]] as Pete Becker, [[Monica Geller|Monica]]'s millionaire boyfriend who seeks to become the "Ultimate Fighting Champion", losing his first fight due to his opponent "standing on [his] neck", and the second to a man who "Trains by traveling to Iran and pulling the arms off of thieves". In his third fight, Pete loses to a fighter who "goes for his favorite area", causing [[Ross Geller|Ross]] to note Pete can no longer have kids.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandel |first=Dan |date=2022-10-19 |title=Sitcoms Have Been Flirting With MMA For Decades |url=https://www.cbr.com/sitcoms-mixed-martial-arts-friends-connection/ |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref> *''[[The Simpsons]]'' Season 21, Episode 2 "[[The Great Wife Hope]]" is largely based around the UFC<ref>{{cite news |title=Full episode: "The Simpsons" MMA-themed episode, "The Great Wife Hope" |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/10/full-episode-the-simpsons-mma-themed-episode-the-great-wife-hope| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/10/full-episode-the-simpsons-mma-themed-episode-the-great-wife-hope| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |agency=MMAJunkie |date=October 12, 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref> where [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] ends up fighting in the octagon at the end of the episode. UFC president White said "We like fighting, but to make it sound like the UFC crowd is this bloodthirsty crowd that shows up and just want to see people get their (butts) kicked – that's not true. That's the stigma that the mainstream has of us".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Wilcox |first1=Nate |title=Dana White Talks MMA on the Simpsons |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/10/15/1087218/dana-white-talks-mma-on-the| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/10/15/1087218/dana-white-talks-mma-on-the| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |publisher=bloodyelbow |date=October 15, 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref> [[Chuck Liddell]] starred in the episode.<ref>{{cite news |title="Brazilian "Jiu-Jitsu" as self-defense wins over "The Simpsons" |url=https://www.graciemag.com/en/2012/10/14/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-as-self-defense-wins-over-the-simpsons/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.graciemag.com/en/2012/10/14/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-as-self-defense-wins-over-the-simpsons/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |agency=Graciemag |date=October 14, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> A later reference was featured in the episode "[[The Way of the Dog]]" from Season 31, Episode 22 which aired on May 17, 2020, where [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] wanted to stay in to watch [[UFC 243]] and said "Not tomorrow! Tomorrow is UFC fight 243",<ref>{{cite news |last1=Savage |first1=Nic |title=The Simpsons makes subtle jab at UFC in latest episode |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/the-simpsons-makes-subtle-jab-at-ufc-in-latest-episode/news-story/d7de78fb7277569b1df72920dfa29525 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |agency=Fox Sports}}</ref> he was later seen watching the event on his phone at the seminar. UFC president White also shared the clip on his social media.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Savage |first1=Nic |title=The Simpsons makes subtle jab at UFC in latest episode |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/the-simpsons-makes-subtle-jab-at-ufc-in-latest-episode/news-story/039815f1b145a565852c3a7036f1dc59 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |agency=News.com.au |date=May 19, 2020}}</ref> *''[[Beavis and Butt-Head]]'' Series 8, Episode 14. It was first announced in 2011 that ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' would feature UFC in their comeback season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Beavis And Butthead Plan To Make Fun Of UFC Later This Year |url=https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/beavis-and-butthead-plan-to-make-fun-of-ufc-later-this-year-2/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/beavis-and-butthead-plan-to-make-fun-of-ufc-later-this-year-2/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |publisher=Middle Easy |date=February 17, 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Goldman |first1=Tom |title=Beavis and Butthead to Take on YouTube, Jersey Shore |url=https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/107827-Beavis-and-Butthead-to-Take-on-YouTube-Jersey-Shore| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207151121/https://v1.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/107827-Beavis-and-Butthead-to-Take-on-YouTube-Jersey-Shore| archive-date=2018-12-07 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |date=February 17, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Goldberg |first1=Lesley |title='Beavis and Butt-Head': 7 Things to Expect From MTV's Relaunched Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/beavis-butt-head-7-things-217324| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/beavis-butt-head-7-things-217324| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |publisher=Hollywood Reporter}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In the episode "Holding", you see [[Beavis]] and [[Butt-Head]] watching the UFC of which creator [[Mike Judge]] first announced saying "They're also watching UFC fights" at a comic-con that year.<ref>{{cite news |title='Beavis and Butt-head' set to return to MTV in fall |url=https://www.cleveland.com/tv/2011/07/beavis_and_butt-head_set_to_re.html| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://www.cleveland.com/tv/2011/07/beavis_and_butt-head_set_to_re.html| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=April 21, 2020 |work=The Plain Dealer |date=January 12, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The episode first aired on` December 8, 2011, on [[MTV]]. UFC president White is a known fan of the show and has referenced ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' in the past<ref>{{cite news |last1=Illuminati |first1=Chris |title=We Asked UFC President Dana White The Most Important Fight Question Ever — Who'd Win In A Brawl Between Beavis And Butthead? |url=https://brobible.com/sports/article/ufc-adult-swim/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://brobible.com/sports/article/ufc-adult-swim/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=May 24, 2020 |agency=brobible}}{{cbignore}}</ref> as well as hanging out with creator Mike Judge in 2010 where it was reported "White says the UFC and Judge will be working together".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cofield |first1=Steve |title=Dana White hanging with & Beavis and Butthead guy |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/dana-white-hanging-beavis-butthead-guy--mma.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAD75fr_8P5V4-FAysXb1G7KvX5vmuenhtHybyDDi9ie58jR7_qKtIIfNSfOq4a-zy2lBv4yRPs73v-RnuE5lEH1FSxeeEndYlR87XyGoLUYR4KjB8e8XpDK8j4Vgy32z14shS01-srF_FUE-QBCGiluZ4LiiigXWAamZ7YE1saHo |access-date=May 24, 2020 |publisher=Yahoo Sports |date=September 15, 2010}}</ref> In 2016, Judge created an official [[UFC 200]] animated short featuring [[Daniel Cormier]] and [[Jon Jones]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Golightly |first1=Justin |title=Creators Of Beavis & Butthead And Ren & Stimpy Are Doing A UFC 200 Cartoon |url=https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/creators-beavis-butthead-ren-stimpy-ufc-200-cartoon/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/creators-beavis-butthead-ren-stimpy-ufc-200-cartoon/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |access-date=May 24, 2020 |publisher=Middle Easy|date=June 25, 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ===Music=== *''UFC: Ultimate Beatdowns, Vol. 1'', an album of music featured in and inspired by the UFC.<ref>{{cite web |title=UFC: Ultimate Beatdowns, Vol. 1 Various Artists |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ufc-ultimate-beatdowns-vol-1-mw0000165312 |website=All Music |access-date=September 5, 2022}}</ref> ===Video games=== *''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship (video game)|Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'' ([[Dreamcast]] and [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]) *''[[UFC: Tapout]]'' ([[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]) *''[[UFC: Throwdown]]'' ([[GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]]) *''[[UFC: Tapout 2]]'' (Xbox) *''[[UFC: Sudden Impact]]'' (PlayStation 2) *''[[UFC 2009 Undisputed]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]]) *''[[UFC Undisputed 2010]]'' ([[PlayStation Portable]], PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, [[iPod Touch]], [[iPad]], [[iPhone]]) *''[[UFC Personal Trainer]]'' (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, [[Wii]]) *''[[UFC Undisputed 3]]'' (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) *''[[EA Sports UFC]]'' ([[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]]) *''[[EA Sports UFC 2]]'' (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) *''[[EA Sports UFC 3]]'' (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) *''[[EA Sports UFC 4]]'' (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) *''[[EA Sports UFC 5]]'' ([[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox Series X/S]]) In January 2007, Zuffa and video game developer/publisher [[THQ]] announced a license agreement giving THQ worldwide rights to develop titles under the UFC brand. The agreement gives THQ exclusive rights to current and next-generation consoles as well as to PC and handheld titles. Also included are "certain wireless rights" which were not detailed. The licensing agreement was set to expire in 2011, although it appeared to have been extended to 2017. On June 4, 2012, THQ announced they will be giving the license of UFC Undisputed to EA.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tim |first1=Geoffrey |title=E3 2012: THQ loses UFC licence |url=https://www.criticalhit.net/gaming/e3-2012-thq-loses-ufc-licence/ |access-date=September 5, 2022 |agency=Critical Hit Gaming |date=June 4, 2012}}</ref> ===Action figures=== ====Round 5==== The first UFC action figure collectibles were released by Round 5 Corporation in May 2008.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071104073819/http://www.round5mma.com/index.php Round 5 – The Official UFC Collectible]}}. Round5mma.com. Retrieved on May 3, 2011.</ref> Series one of their figures includes [[Quinton Jackson|Quinton "Rampage" Jackson]], [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]], [[Tito Ortiz]], and [[Randy Couture]]. Series two (released on November 10, 2008) includes [[Wanderlei Silva]], [[Sean Sherk]], [[Rich Franklin]], and [[Anderson Silva]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2008 |title=MMAjunkie.com Fight Biz – Round 5 MMA's path to entrepreneurial success |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2008/12/mmajunkie-com-fight-biz-round-5-mmas-path-to-entrepreneurial-success |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref> In July 2009, Round 5 acquired the UFC license through Jakks Pacific and subsequently released five more series under the UFC and Pride brands. Two packs were released in August 2010 and include a UFC Octagon cage and Pride ring display stand. Limited edition versions include fabric walk-out tees or paint variations and are limited in number with foil and holographic packaging variances. Special edition and exclusive versions have been released at various UFC Fan Expo events.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=August 6, 2009 |title=Round 5 collectibles agrees to sub-licensing deal with UFC, JAKKS |url=https://www.si.com/mma/2009/08/06/round-5ufc#:~:text=Round%205%20collectibles%20agrees%20to%20sub-licensing%20deal%20with%20UFC%2C%20JAKKS,-Author%3A&text=JAKKS%20Pacific%2C%20Inc.%2C%20leading,share%20UFC%20and%20MMA%20talent. |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> ====Jakks Pacific==== On June 10, 2008, it was announced that UFC had signed an exclusive four-year contract with [[Jakks Pacific]] to create action figures for UFC. {{As of|2009}} the schedule envisages the release of these figures in November 2009. They have currently been 8 series released and they feature special Legends, Pride, and WEC style figures as well. Three 2 packs series have also been released, as well as several expo and internet exclusives. There are also several different octagon cage playsets that have been released, including the "Octagon Playset", "Official Scale Octagon Playset", and "Electronic Reaction Octagon Playset". A Pridestyle ring playset was also originally planned; however, no news have been given on its status or release date since then.<ref>[http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=UFCR-002&Category_Code=UFCR] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425062717/http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=UFCR-002&Category_Code=UFCR|date=April 25, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jakks UFC Octagon Official Scale Playset MMAFigs.com|url = http://www.mmafigs.com/index.php/mma_ufc_figure_newsline/3064-UFC-Octagon-Prototype-Preview-Videos.html| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/http://www.mmafigs.com/index.php/mma_ufc_figure_newsline/3064-UFC-Octagon-Prototype-Preview-Videos.html| archive-date=2021-10-18|access-date = June 21, 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=UFCR-004&Category_Code=UFCR] {{Cite web |title=Ultimate Ultimate Championship Toy Belt |url=http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=UFCR-004&Category_Code=UFCR |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123151435/http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=R&Product_Code=UFCR-004&Category_Code=UFCR |archive-date=November 23, 2012 |access-date=July 26, 2011}}</ref> ;Jakks Pacific UFC Deluxe Figure Lineups: * Series 0: [[Royce Gracie]] (Legends Packaging), [[Brock Lesnar]], [[Frank Mir]], [[Rashad Evans]], [[Keith Jardine]], [[Houston Alexander]], [[Kendall Grove]], [[Miguel Torres (fighter)|Miguel Angel Torres]] (WEC Packaging)<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC Series Zero Action Figure Prototype Images MMAFigs.com |url = http://www.mmafigs.com/index.php/mma_ufc_figure_newsline/3065-UFC-Series-Prototype-Figure-Videos-Brock-Lesnar-Royce-Gracie-More.html| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/http://www.mmafigs.com/index.php/mma_ufc_figure_newsline/3065-UFC-Series-Prototype-Figure-Videos-Brock-Lesnar-Royce-Gracie-More.html| archive-date=2021-10-18|access-date = June 21, 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref> * Series 1: [[Chuck Liddell]], [[Anderson Silva]], [[Forrest Griffin]], [[Michael Bisping]], [[Evan Tanner]] (Legends Packaging), [[Kevin Randleman]] (Pride Packaging), [[Cheick Kongo]], [[Mike Swick]]<ref>{{cite news|title=UFC Series 1 Action Figure Prototype Images MMAFigs.com|url = http://www.mmafigs.com/index.php/mma_ufc_figure_newsline/3049-UFC-Deluxe-Series-New-Jakks-Prototype-Images.html| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/http://www.mmafigs.com/index.php/mma_ufc_figure_newsline/3049-UFC-Deluxe-Series-New-Jakks-Prototype-Images.html| archive-date=2021-10-18|access-date = June 21, 2009}}{{cbignore}}</ref> * Series 2: [[Nate Marquardt]], [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]], [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Thomas Brown]] (WEC Packaging), [[Bas Rutten]] (unreleased in this series, moved to series 6), [[Georges St-Pierre]] (unreleased in this series, moved to series 6), [[Lyoto Machida]] (unreleased in this series, moved to series 5), [[Quinton Jackson]] (unreleased in this series, moved to series 8), [[Thiago Alves (fighter)|Thiago Alves]] (unreleased in this series, moved to series 6)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefightnerd.com/ufc-deluxe-2-protos/ |title=UFC Deluxe series 2 prototype pics out! |publisher=The Fight Nerd |date=November 2, 2009 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904053855/http://www.thefightnerd.com/ufc-deluxe-2-protos/ |archive-date=September 4, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> * Series 3: [[Chuck Liddell]] and [[Mark Coleman]] (Legends Packaging), [[Karo Parisyan]], [[B.J. Penn]], [[Jon Fitch]], [[Thiago Silva (fighter)|Thiago Silva]], [[Maurício Rua]] (Pride Packaging) * Series 4: [[Wanderlei Silva]], [[Sean Sherk]], [[Rich Franklin]], [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]], [[Kimbo Slice]], [[Jamie Varner]] (WEC Packaging), [[Don Frye]] (Legends Packaging), [[Andrei Arlovski]] (unreleased in this series, later released in series 7) * Series 5: [[Lyoto Machida]] (1 of 100 inserts were also released randomly and contained a special die cast version of the UFC belt), [[Quinton Jackson]] (Pride Packaging), [[Matt Hamill]], [[Dan Severn]] (Legends), [[Kenny Florian]], [[Matt Serra]], [[Stephan Bonnar]] * Series 6: [[Thiago Alves (fighter)|Thiago Alves]], [[Randy Couture]] (unreleased, was originally supposed to be a 1 of 100 inserts that was to be released randomly and contain a special die cast version of the UFC belt), [[Georges St-Pierre]], [[Clay Guida]], [[Frank Mir]], [[Tito Ortiz]], [[Jens Pulver]] (WEC Packaging), [[Bas Rutten]] (Legends) * Series 7 (if bought at Target, each of them, except for Nogueira, also came with a replica UFC event mini-poster): [[B.J. Penn]] (Legends Packaging), [[Anderson Silva]], [[Andrei Arlovski]], [[Forrest Griffin]] (Legends Packaging), [[Diego Sanchez]], [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] (Pride Packaging, 1 of 100 inserts were also released randomly and contained a special die-cast version of the Pride belt) * Series 8: [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]] (Legends Packaging), [[Chuck Liddell]] (Pride Packaging), [[Frankie Edgar]] (1 of 100 inserts were also released randomly and contained a special die-cast version of the UFC belt), [[Nate Diaz]], [[Quinton Jackson]] ; Jakks Pacific UFC Deluxe 2 Packs Figures Lineups: * Series 1: Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva, Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar, Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin * Series 2: Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua, Georges St-Pierre vs. Matt Hughes, Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell (was supposed to be canceled due to copyright issues; however, 1,000 packs managed to make it to several K-Mart stores) * Series 3: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz, B.J. Penn vs. Kenny Florian, Dan Severn vs. Royce Gracie (Legends Packaging) * Expos Exclusives: Georges St-Pierre (Boston Expo 2010, 1 of 500) * Ringside Collectibles Internet Exclusives: Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar<br />The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Final, Dana White, Quinton Rampage Jackson 1 of 1000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=R&Category_Code=UFC_MMA_EXCLUSIVES |title=WWE Toys, Wrestling Action Figures, Jakks Pacific, Classic Superstars Action F: UFC MMA Exclusives |publisher=Ringsidecollectibles.com |access-date=November 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123151359/http://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=R&Category_Code=UFC_MMA_EXCLUSIVES |archive-date=November 23, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ====Jazwares==== In 2020, the UFC and toy company [[Jazwares]] entered into an agreement to release a new line of UFC action figures.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jazwares-and-ufc-bring-the-action-to-fans-with-launch-of-new-collectibles-line-301087256.html|title=Jazwares and UFC® Bring the Action to Fans with Launch of New Collectibles Line|date=July 1, 2020|access-date=September 21, 2023}}</ref> The first wave of Jazwares' UFC figures were scheduled to be released in Fall 2020. ===DVDs=== Various UFC events have been released onto DVD. [[UFC 23]] through [[UFC 29]] were not released in the US on home video or DVD by SEG. They have since been released onto boxsets which feature around 10 events each set, in chronological order.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC DVD's |url=https://www.gregwapling.com/tv/ultimate-fighting-championship/ufc-dvd.html |access-date=March 17, 2023 |website=gregwapling.com}}</ref> ===PlayStation Network and Xbox Live=== UFC on-demand content launched for [[Xbox 360]] on December 20, 2011. Subscribers were able to view pay-per-view events in high definition, connect with friends to predict fight results, and have the ability to compare fighter statistics and records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://majornelson.com/2011/10/07/ufc-on-xbox-live-launching-december-1st/| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/http://majornelson.com/2011/10/07/ufc-on-xbox-live-launching-december-1st/| archive-date=2021-10-18 |title=Xbox Live's Major Nelson » UFC on Xbox LIVE launching December 1 |publisher=Majornelson.com |date=October 7, 2011 |access-date=November 19, 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The [[UFC Fight Pass]] application was also planned for [[PlayStation 4]] in early 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=RAVENS |first=ANDREW |date=November 7, 2017 |title=A fan caught UFC's Fight Pass service doing something very shady |url=https://www.givemesport.com/1188640-a-fan-caught-ufcs-fight-pass-service-doing-something-very-shady/ |access-date=March 17, 2023 |website=givemesport.com}}</ref> In 2015, UFC Fight Pass became available on the Xbox One.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Holland |first1=Jesse |title=UFC Fight Pass now available on Xbox ONE |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2015/4/7/8364173/ufc-fight-pass-now-available-on-xbox-one |access-date=September 5, 2022 |agency=MMA Mania |date=April 7, 2015}}</ref> In December 2022, a PlayStation version of the app was released. ===NFTs=== In August 2021, the UFC began to release NFTs to commemorate big fights, milestones and moments via their official trading card partner, [[Panini America]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Novy-Williams |first1=Eben |title=UFC to Sell First NFTs as Fighters Gain Share of Licensing |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-sell-first-nfts-fighters-123041217.html| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211018/https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-sell-first-nfts-fighters-123041217.html| archive-date=2021-10-18 |publisher=Yahoo |date=August 5, 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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