Kenny Florian Is the Fan's Selection for the Tequila CAZADORES® Spirit Award for UFC 118

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Tequila CAZADORES®, the number-one premium tequila in the world(1) and Official Spirits Sponsor of Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), is proud to announce the 14th recipient of the Tequila CAZADORES® Spirit Award.  Lightweight fighter and mixed martial artist Kenny Florian accepted this award. Kenny is known for his honorable conduct in and out of the Octagon™ and has proven that hard work and commitment lead to success.

Tequila CAZADORES and UFC invited fans (21+) to decide the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award winner for UFC 118.  Consumers had the opportunity to vote online at UFC.com for the fighter they thought demonstrated social responsibility, dedication to their art form, and good sportsmanship; the core values behind the Tequila CAZADORES brand and its sponsorship with UFC.

Kenny's win was announced LIVE on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118 in Boston, Massachusetts as well as on Pay-Per-View® during the fighter's walk-out to the Octagon.  Tequila CAZADORES embraces Kenny's win and thanks the ever expanding fan base for their voting and continued support of the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award.

Kenny Florian is a proud supporter of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. This organization provides assistance to the families of wounded and fallen special operations personnel.  The Foundation is committed to providing scholarship grants to more than 800 students of deceased and wounded parents in the Special Operations division of the armed forces. Kenny has had the opportunity to visit military bases around the country and was inspired by these soldiers and their ferocious dedication to their jobs, family and country.  As the winner of the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award, Tequila CAZADORES presented Kenny with a plaque and a check for a $1,000 donation made in his name to The Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

"Kenny's second nomination and second win is testament of his good sportsmanship and dedication to community service and speaks volumes about the admiration fans have for him," said Fannie Young, vice president and brand managing director, Tequila CAZADORES.

Tequila CAZADORES is the Official Spirit Sponsor of Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®). UFC is the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization (MMA) that offers a premier series of MMA sporting events.  The Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award is an honor that is presented to the UFC fighter who best exemplifies social responsibility, commitment to the MMA art form, or good sportsmanship. Each month the winning fighter is presented with a plaque and a $1,000 check from Tequila CAZADORES to the fighter's charity of choice.  These monthly awards will culminate with a larger award presented to the fighter who best exemplifies all of the qualities over the course of the year.  A $10,000 check from Tequila CAZADORES will be presented to this winner with the full proceeds benefiting the fighter's charity of choice.  

Past winners of the Tequila CAZADORES Spirit Award are:  

• Forrest Griffin - May 23, 2009
• Rich Franklin - June 15, 2009
• Randy Couture - July 13, 2009
• Kenny Florian  - August 7, 2009
• Nate Marquardt - August 28, 2009 
• Tito Ortiz - September 19, 2009
• Brandon Vera - October 23, 2009
• Cain Velasquez - November 20, 2009
• Frank Mir - December 11, 2009
• Brian Stann - February 5, 2010
• Brian Stann (culmination award) - March 25, 2010
• Diego Sanchez - May 27, 2010
• Kurt Pellegrino - July 1, 2010
• Clay Guida - August 4, 2010

About Tequila CAZADORES®

Tequila CAZADORES is the maker of the number-one premium tequila in the world(2) and the number-one Reposado Tequila in California(3).  It is renowned as one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico. Tequila CAZADORES is made with 100 percent blue agave grown, harvested and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, recognized as the premier agave growing region in the world, resulting in a smoother, more flavorful taste. For additional information, visit www.cazadores.com.

About Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the United States import and distribution arm of one of the world's leading spirits and wine producers. The company boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the  United  States  including  BACARDI® rum, the world's favorite and best-selling  premium  rum, as well as the world's most awarded rum; GREY GOOSE®  vodka,  the world-leader  in super premium vodka; DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch Whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY  SAPPHIRE®  gin, the  top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in the world; MARTINI®  vermouth, the world-leader  in vermouth; and other leading and emerging brands. For more information, visit www.bacardiusa.com.

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(1) 2007 International Wine & Spirit Record (IWSR)

(2) 2007 International Wine & Spirit Record (IWSR)

(3) 2009 The Nielsen Company

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