In the main event, Denis Kang takes on Vernon White at middleweight. Also, in the co-main event, welterweights Carlos Newton and Chris Clements will square off.

Kang (32-12-1, 2 NC) was recently released from the UFC following two losses out of his three fights with the company. He now has the opportunity to get back on the winning track in his native country of Canada.

White (26-33-2) only competed twice in the past two years, earning a win in April 2008, and then a loss in June 2009. Throughout his career, he has taken on some of the top fighters, including Lyoto Machida, Chuck Liddell, and Frank Shamrock.

Before Kang and Vernon go head-to-head, Newton (15-13) and Clements (6-3) will look to build on their most recent victories.

Additional bouts for the event will be revealed as the event nears.

W-1 MMA is a relatively new promotion based in Canada. The organization has held three events to date.

“I miss fighting and I want to fight, so that’s what I’m doing,” said Liddell. “I’ll keep arguing and (White) will keep arguing with me. I just have to show him that I can perform.

I would like another fight and then I want another fight after. Hopefully, Dana’s happy with my two wins and I get a shot at a contender and then a shot at a title. That’s four fights and that’s about as far forward as I’ve thought.”

Liddell is currently coaching opposite longtime rival Tito Ortiz on The Ultimate Fighter 11. The show, which began filming this week, premieres on March 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV.

Following TUF 11, Liddell and Ortiz will square off in a trilogy fight. The two former light heavyweights champions previously fought at UFC 47 and UFC 66, with Liddell emerging victorious in both matches.

Past seasons of TUF featured either 16 or 32 contestants, with single eliminations in each round of the competition.

The format will be revealed on the premiere episode, which airs on Spike TV on Wednesday, March 31, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz are serving as the season’s coaches. Both former UFC light heavyweight champions have previously coached on the show. Liddell coached in TUF 1 opposite Randy Couture, and Ortiz in TUF 3 against Ken Shamrock.

Filming for the show is set to begin next week.

Shields is currently on an impressive thirteen-fight win streak, which includes victories over Robbie Lawler, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, and Paul Daley. He is expected to take on Dan Henderson next on the CBS-televised Strikeforce event in April.

The Ultimate Fighter 11 will feature middleweight fighters vying for a six-figure contract and an entry into the UFC. Longtime rivals Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will be serving as the season’s coaches.

The show premieres on Wednesday, March 31, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV.

The gym is located on 1975 Diamond Boulevard in Concord, California.

“We really excited to host the Grand Opening,” said UFC President Dana White. “UFC Gyms are raising the bar in the fitness world and we want people to come out and see it for themselves this weekend.”

The expo is set to feature many special mixed martial arts demonstrations, along with autograph signings and prize giveaways.

Several UFC fighters will be on hand including Chuck Liddell, Brandon Vera, Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Cain Velasquez, Mike Swick, and Anthony Johnson. UFC Ring Girl Arianny Celeste will also be in attendance.