W1: UNPLUGGED Update

(PRESS RELEASE) -- W1: UNPLUGGED is less than six weeks away and the card is taking shape to once again be one of the most exciting events ever in the area. The event is headlined by the first title fight in W1 history, as CRAIG ‘FARMER’ BROWN takes on UFC Veteran BILL ‘The Butcher’ MAHOOD for the W1 Light Heavyweight Title. The co-main event features MARK ‘BOOTS’ HOLST against JASON ‘SUMO SAMURAI’ ST. LOUIS.

In addition to the great fights that were previously announced, two high level fights have been added to the card. After an incredible W1 debut in March, HOSIER ‘LE COMMANDO’ BRUNO will face Ottawa’s ANDRE “MAJOR” DESROCHERS who is currently training with Team Bushido MMA. Bruno is coming off a KO win and in Desrochers’ last fight he won another organization’s heavyweight title. Their paths will collide at W1: UNPLUGGED as both men are looking to improve on their unbeaten record and make a major impact in the Canadian Heavyweight Division.

Also added to the card, SEAN ‘PIMP DADDY’ PIERSON returns to Gatineau to face IRAJ ‘COLD BLOODED’ HADIN. Pierson is one of Canada’s most popular fighters and is W1 is extremely excited to have him in the cage.

“Sean is one of the most underrated talents in Canada,” said W1 Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “He is tough as nails and is definitely one of the country’s top welterweights. He’s an asset to any event both in skill and style.”

Limited supplies of tickets are still available but do not hesitate as W1: UNPLUGGED will definitely sell out. Fans and media alike called the debut W1 event the most exciting in Gatineau history so you do not want to miss this next event. Tickets are on sale at TICKETMASTER.ca or by calling (613) 755-1111. Get your tickets now so you can guarantee yourself a seat at the Baribeau Arena!!

Also do not forget that W1 MMA will be conducting the W1: MMA TRIALS and CAMP on June 6/7 at Mixed Martial Arts Expo in Mississauga, Ontario. Saturday, June 6 will be packed with seminars and one-on-one tips and hands-on guidance from some of the globe’s best martial artists. Scheduled instructors include former UFC Champion CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON, UFC 97 winner and top contender Cheick Kongo, The Ultimate Fight Alumni MATT ‘THE HAMMER’ HAMIL, and other accomplished instructors to be announced shortly. Sunday's sessions will be an official audition for each participant interested in becoming a W1 competitor. This will involve some light sparring, ground work and interviews. This could be YOUR big break to turn pro! Space is limited so round up your MMA training partners as soon as possible and book today to avoid disappointment

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

W1: UNPLUGGED – FIGHTCARD
Date: June 13th, 2009
Venue: BARIBEAU ARENA
Location: GATINEAU, QUEBEC

MAIN EVENT
Bill ‘The Butcher’ Mahood (Revolution MMA, Prince George) vs. Craig ‘Farmer’ Brown (Fit MMA, Ottawa)

CO-MAIN EVENT
Jason ‘Sumo Samurai’ St. Louis (Franco/Behring, Vernon) vs. Mark ‘Boots’ Holst (OAMA, Ottawa)

Hosier ‘Le Commando’ Bruno (Montreal) vs. Andre ‘Major’ Desrochers (Team Bushido, Ottawa)
Iraj ‘Cold Blooded’ Hadin (Suffer Systems, London) vs. Sean ‘Pimp Daddy’ Pierson (Toronto)
John ‘Haggis Basher’ Fraser (Supreme Martial Arts, Sarnia) vs. Jeff Harrison (OAMA, Ottawa)
Tom 'The Bomb' Waters (Warrior MMA, Newmarket) vs. Mustafa ‘Mufasa’ Khalil (Ronin MMA, Ottawa)
Tommy Pariseau (Team Legion, Victoriaville) vs. Stephane Bernadel (OAMA, Ottawa)
Chris Kruger (Thai Boxing Academy, Ottawa) vs. Andrew del Degan (Team Bushido, Ottawa)
Chris Boisvert (Team Bergeron, Drummondville) vs. Eric Girard (Ronin MMA, Ottawa)
Doug Keays (BAMA, Burlington) vs. Sean Kim (FIT MMA, Ottawa)
Luc Nadeau (Team Shredder, Sudbury) vs. Sameeh Saleem (Bruckmann MMA, Oshawa)

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