Article: SHOWTIME to Televise Mixed Martial Arts Events.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark deal for premium television, Showtime Networks Inc. has partnered with Pro Elite, Inc. to televise live mixed martial arts (MMA) events on SHOWTIME beginning in 2007, it was announced today by Ken Hershman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports and Event Programming, Showtime Networks.

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The first event will air live on SHOWTIME on February 10, 2007, with additional events airing on the premium television network through 2009. ...

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