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The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale averaged 2.5 million viewers and peaked with a solid 3.5 million on Spike TV.

Spike TV officials today emailed the ratings information to MMAjunkie.com.

The Dec. 3 event, which crowned two new “TUF” champs, drew its peak audience for the headliner between “TUF 14″ coaches Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller in the 10:30 p.m. slot.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 08, 2011

United Friends of the Children is partnering with Los Angeles? most celebrated culinary talent to present the third annual food and wine event, Cultivate LA. The event will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at a private Bel Air estate set on eight stunning acres.

?We are so pleased to provide LA foodies, wine enthusiasts and our community supporters at large with a truly unique experience ? the opportunity to sample the best tastes our city has to offer in the most remarkable setting, at one of the most breath-taking residences,? says Toni Schulman, UFC Board member and event co-chair. ?We are keeping the event intimate in stature so that our guests can easily mingle with chefs and friends and enjoy a festive garden party, all while supporting our city?s foster youth population.?

The evening will feature chef and actress Debi Mazar (Cooking Channel?s Extra Virgin, Entourage); restaurateur Ann Gentry (Real Food Daily) signing her new cookbook, Vegan Family Meals; and chefs Brendan Collins (Waterloo & City) and Roy Choi (A-Frame and Kogi) offering savory tastings from their renowned and much-loved restaurants.

Additional participants include Tavern, Tasting Kitchen, The Foundry on Melrose, Beverly Hills Caviar, Street, Crustacean, Melisse, Patina, Beverly Hills Cheese Store, Cake Monkey, Coolhaus Ice Cream, Sprinkles, Mondavi Reserve Wines, Frank Family Vineyards and The Macallan.

?UFC?s mission is to expand opportunities for LA?s foster youth ? help them find jobs, rent their own apartment, attend and graduate from college, and to have meaningful relationships with others,? says Polly Williams, President of UFC. ?Foster youth need the chance to build a strong sense of self that makes a successful adulthood possible.?

Supporters who opt for VIP ticket packages will enjoy attending an elegant VIP reception. The reception immediately precedes the event and provides guests the opportunity to sample reserve wines from esteemed vineyards paired with food by chef Brendan Collins.

?I was fostered by my grandparents at the age of 11 when my parents divorced, so I thoroughly appreciate the importance of child fostering. Without ?Syb & Harry,? I would never have gained the strength to achieve any of my goals. This event is so very close to my heart, and I will always support it 110%,? adds chef Brendan Collins.

Rounding out the exciting event will be a large format wine auction of more than 40 rare, fine wines including Ridge Montebello 6L, Mondavi Reserve Cabernet and Shafer 2005 Merlot.

General Admission tickets ($ 175) and VIP ticket packages, which offer VIP Reception admission and a range of gifts and amenities, are on sale now at http://www.unitedfriends.org.

ABOUT UNITED FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

United Friends of the Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of foster children and to supporting former foster youth in their journey to become successful, independent adults. Through programs, advocacy efforts, and direct involvement with youth, UFC seeks to be a catalyst for change.

ABOUT CULTIVATE LA

Cultivate LA is an annual charity event hosted by United Friends of the Children. Proceeds from the event support UFC?s educational and transitional living programs that serve foster youth providing them with the opportunity to graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college, get a job, find housing and have a support system that transitions them into an independent adult life.

For more information, please contact:

Catherine Atack

Director of Development

United Friends of the Children

213.580.1825 ? Catherine(at)unitedfriends(dot)org

http://www.unitedfriends.org

For press inquiries, please contact:

Jill Crusenberry

Crusenberry Communications

310.291.5062

Jill(at)CrusenberryComm(dot)com

http://crusenberrycomm.com

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Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) April 7, 2006

On April 29, 2006, Imani Lee’s participation in a K-1 event will be only his second bout in the classification. In August 2005 ,Imani Lee, then a newcomer to K-1, delivered a win by unanimous decision when he defeated the veteran, Jan “The Giant” Nortje. Nortje, a South African standing 6 feet 10 inches, went three rounds with Lee. However, during the last two rounds he suffered several scoring punches and kicks from Lee, which put Nortje out of contention. Imani Lee’s skill and speed won out against Nortje and showed his ability to be a future K-1 contender.

The spectators on April 29th will see a newly honed physic on Lee with more developed muscle mass. Since August, Imani’s training has been re-worked by his principal trainers, Eddy Millis of Shark Tank fame, and Jaime Fletcher of Rebel Sports. Lee has an even stronger and greater kick range than his first fight. He notes that there is a 50% improvement in his kicking ability. Imani’s training has included more emphasis on martial arts, which coupled with his freight-train punch, makes him a complete fighting powerhouse. Additionally, he has increased the weight training of his upper body, resulting in an even stronger and more cut appearance than August 2005. Imani has also restructured his diet adding more protein and nutrients in the form of fruits and vegetables.

Lee, who came from a traditional boxing back ground, is still considered a rookie in the K-1 arena. He will prove on April 29th to be an even more imposing contender.

Imani Lee’s opponent on April 29th will be Patrick Barry who defeated Mark Selbee in a super fight in last August’s event.

In Imani’s corner will be Eddy Millis (Shark Tank), Jaime Fletcher (Rebel Sports), and his manager Mike Hazard.

For more information contact Karon Crosby, KC Public Relations Media.

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