“This inaugural event was simply amazing! This is the first event organized by the Warrior-1 promoters and we hope to see many more of this caliber. The fight card was top notch hosting names such as former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton, former WWE superstar Glenn Kulka and a great prospect from Quebec: Martin Grandmont. Robin Black did a great job with his interviews both during the show and at the weigh-ins the day before. He is the perfect representative for W1.”

- says Fightworld.tv

To read the full article from Fightworld.tv please click here.

The results of W1 MMA Inception Fights are in. Click Here to see what happened.

Warrior-1 MMA in co-operation Premier Entertainment are pleased to announce their debut event on March 28th, 2009 at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau, Quebec. The event “W1: INCEPTION” will mark the unveiling of Canada’s newest MMA promotion and is expected to make a huge splash on the Canadian scene.

Below you will find the updated card for W1: Inception, March 28th at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau, Quebec. These fights include the ones that have been agreed upon, but we are expected to announce a few more fights in the near future.

MAIN EVENT
Carlos ‘The Ronin’ Newton (Warrior MMA, Toronto) vs.
Nabil ‘The Thrill’ Khatib (Team Bushido, Ottawa)
CO MAIN EVENT
Martin ‘The Hammer’ Grandmont (Team Bergeron,
Drummondville) vs. Mark ‘Boots’ Holst (OAMA, Ottawa)

John Louro (BDB Martial Arts, Calgary) vs. Remi Morvan
(OAMA, Ottawa)

Denis Poirier (Team Keiko, Bathhurt) vs. Glen Kulka (Team
Bushido, Ottawa)

Ian Dawe (Extreme Couture, Toronto) vs. Chris Myra (Team
Dog House, Pembrooke)

Mike Hong (BAMA, Burlington) vs. Mike Clark (Speedy Gym,
Warden)

Tom Waters (Warrior MMA, Toronto) vs. Christopher
Boisvert (Team Bergeron, Drummondville)

Jeffrey Laughren (100% Martial Arts Rockland, Rockland) vs.
Shawn Mckay (OAMA, Ottawa)

Thomas Arrand (Bruckmann MMA, Oshawa) vs. Xavier
Desroches (OAMA, Ottawa)

*/ W1: TRIALS – EXPECTED JANUARY 31ST *
More details will follow in the near future, but a quick
message to let you know that W1 MMA will be holding their
first MMA Trials on January 31st in Ottawa, Ontario. W1 is
on the lookout for new talent and this will give the
opportunity to fighters to see where they are at.

W1 MMA is pleased to announce changes to W1: INCEPTION in Gatineau, Quebec on March 28th, 2009.

MARK ‘BOOTS’ HOLST, from the Ottawa Academy of Martial
Arts will now be facing 2-Time UFC Veteran LUKE ‘LIL HULK’
CAUDILLO. Caudillo is the toughest challenge in Holst’s young
career, but Holst was quick to accept the offer of the American
star. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Holst is taking a
huge step up in competition but believes he is ready for this
test. Could this be the unveiling of a new Canadian superstar?
A trip inside the W1 cage will answer that question.

One of Ottawa’s most popular athletes, CRAIG ‘FARMER’
BROWN will be facing AARON BASSO from London, Ontario.
This fight is expected to be an all out brawl, as both fighters
are known to come out swinging. Not to be outdone by his
teammate Mark Holst, REMI MORVAN will be facing SEAN
QUINN from Regina, Saskatchewan. These two warriors are
considered among the country’s top up and coming
bantamweights and a win should put them in line for a W1
Bantamweight Title shot at the next W1 event.

W1: INCEPTION is headlined by the first Canadian UFC
Champion CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON facing one of the
country’s top welterweights, Ottawa’s own NABIL ‘THE
THRILL’ KHATIB. With the country’s best athletes, non-stop
action and unmatched excitement, W1: INCEPTION is a can’tmiss
event for all MMA fans and thrill seekers in the capital
region. Tickets are on sale right now at TICKETMASTER.ca or by
calling (613) 755-1111. Get your tickets now so you can
guarantee yourself a seat for this incredible event at the 4,000
seat venue, The Robert Guertin Arena!!

For more information about W1 MMA visit:
www.w1mma.com
To purchase tickets:
www.ticketmaster.ca

The day of reckoning is rapidly approaching as Warrior One MMA will be LIVE at the Robert Guertin Arena on March 28th for W1: INCEPTION. The highly anticipated main event between MMA legend CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON and NABIL ‘THE THRILL’ KHATIB continues to generate buzz throughout the MMA world. This fight was recently listed on Sherdog.com (the most popular MMA site in the world) as one of March’s top ten fights to watch; in the world!!

In addition to this historic main event, MARK ‘BOOTS’ HOLST will now put aside the past two months of opponent changes and will once again be scheduled to face his original opponent; striker MARTIN ‘THE HAMMER’ GRANDMONT in a lightweight slugfest.

“This is the fight we’ve wanted since day one,” said W1 Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “Both these men are spectacular fighters who love to bang. There seems to be a genuine dislike between the camps and for year they’ve both heard arguments about who is the better striker. Finally they’ll get the opportunity to put an end to the debate.”

Due to an injury to his original opponent, former CFL and WWE superstar GLENN ‘THE KULKSTER’ KULKA will now be facing Amherst, NS native JOSH STRICKLAND. Kulka continues to train extremely hard to quickly dispatch of his opponent but Strickland looks to humble the Kulkster in front of his fans.

“Glenn continues to show how he is one of the best all-around athletes the country has ever produced,” said W1 Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “For him to play junior hockey, be a CFL star, a pro wrestler and now a MMA fighter is incredible. There is not one thing that Glenn has set out to do and has not accomplished. Now he’s set his sights on MMA and I’m excited to see what his future in the sport will bring.”

W1 MMA is brought to you by a great team of sponsors that have helped make this inaugural event a huge success. W1: INCEPTION is proudly sponsored by the OTTAWA SUN, VIRGIN RADIO 106.9FM, the HARD ROCK CAFE, the MMA EXPO, DRAKO, BUSHIDO, OTTAWAENTERTAINMENT.CA, DX MMA SHOP, FIGHTWORLD.tv, CENTRAWEB.ca and KINETIC EXCELLENCE.

The Extended Stay Deluxe – Downtown Ottawa is the official hotel of W1: INCEPTION and is conveniently located in Downtown Ottawa. Call (613) 236-7500 for more information, and be sure to mention that you’re coming for W1: INCEPTION to get your discounted rate. BOOK EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPECIAL RATE!

W1: INCEPTION is headlined by the first Canadian UFC Champion CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON facing one of the country’s top welterweights, Ottawa’s own NABIL ‘THE THRILL’ KHATIB. With the country’s best athletes, non-stop action and unmatched excitement, W1: INCEPTION is a can’t-miss event for all MMA fans and thrill seekers in the capital region. Tickets are on sale right now at TICKETMASTER.ca or by calling (613) 755-1111. Get your tickets now so you can guarantee yourself a seat for this incredible event at the 4,000 seat venue, The Robert Guertin Arena!!

For more information visit us at www.w1mma.com.

W1 – INCEPTION – FIGHTCARD
Date: March 28th, 2009
Venue: ROBERT GUERTIN ARENA

Location: GATINEAU, QUEBEC

MAIN EVENT
Carlos ‘The Ronin’ Newton (Warrior MMA, Newmarket) vs. Nabil ‘The Thrill’ Khatib (Team Bushido, Ottawa)

CO-MAIN EVENT

Martin ‘The Hammer’ Grandmont (Team Bergeron, Montreal) vs. Mark ‘Boots’ Holst (OAMA, Ottawa)

Josh Strickland (Havoc MMA, Amherst) vs. Glenn ‘The Kulkster’ Kulka (Team Bushido, Ottawa)
Sean Quinn (Infight, Regina) vs. Remi ‘Bam Bam’ Morvan (OAMA, Ottawa)
TBA vs. Craig ‘Farmer’ Brown (FIT MMA, Ottawa)
Fred Pilon (Wrecking Gym, Montreal) vs. Stephane Bernadel (OAMA, Ottawa)
Mike ‘Hurricane’ Hong (BAMA, Burlington) vs. Mike Clark (Speedy Gym, Granby)
Matt Long (NX Martial Arts, Ottawa) vs. Mustafa Khalil (Ronin MMA, Ottawa)
Tom Waters (Warrior MMA, Toronto) vs. Christopher Boisvert (Team Bergeron, Drummondville)
Denis Poirier (Team Keiko, Bathhurst) vs. John Macphearson (BAMA, Burlington)
Fred Belanger (Team Shredder, Sudbury) vs. Jeffrey Laughren (100% Martial Arts Rockland, Rockland)
Thomas Arrand (Bruckmann MMA, Oshawa) vs. Xavier Desroches (OAMA, Ottawa)