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MIAMI, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 11/09/09 -- UltimateBet.net continues to gravitate towards success that mirrors its own main aim of providing fans with entertainment excellence, and taking the lead as premium sponsor of Sportsnet's MMA Connected has been validated by the program's recent dual World MMA Awards nomination.
MMA Connected has been nominated for "Best MMA Media Source" up against Inside MMA, MMA Junkie, MMA Weekly and Sherdog. 'Showdown Joe,' the host, has also received the nod as a contender in the "Best MMA Journalist"
category, competing beside Gareth Davies, Kevin Lole, Dave Meltzer and John Morgan.
The Mixed Martial Arts Awards celebrate the massively popular world of MMA, with this year's nominees to be honored at a star-studded gala event at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on December 30th.
Fans will decide the winners in 18 categories. Cast your votes now for Sportsnet's "MMA Connected," sponsored by UltimateBet.net, and its host "Showdown" Joe Ferraro. If you're one of the MMA magazine-style program's loyal audience tuning in each week, the time is right to show your support.
Have your say and let the industry know that MMA Connected is your source of choice for the most insightful and entertaining news, views and previews from around the Octagon. Share your opinion on why you won't miss an episode of Showdown Joe's fighter profiles and expert analysis.
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-- "Best MMA Media Source," Vote for Joe Ferraro :
-- "Best MMA Journalist," and tune into MMA Connected Presented by UltimateBet.net every Monday night.
The MMA Connected title sponsorship gives UltimateBet.net exclusive exposure via 'in-program' promotional spots during the telecast of the show, on air mentions by the program hosts, plus high visibility for the brand with the company logo incorporated into the program set design.
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