M-1 and Showtime Reach Broadcast Deal, First Event Airs on March 25

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International fight promotion M-1 Global and premium U.S. cable channel Showtime have reached a deal to televise four U.S. events in 2011, MMA Fighting has learned.

The first event will take place on March 25 at the Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va. and air at 11 p.m. ET. It will be the first of four M-1 U.S. Challenge shows to appear on the network this year, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed.

The deal is expected to be officially announced on Friday morning.

Source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/17/m-1-and-showtime-reach-broadcast-deal-first-event-airs-on-march/

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