LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE IN THE ZOO

March 12Th will bring THE 5TH installment of RUMBLE IN THE ZOO. The mma event will bring West-Michigan's finest fighters to the State Theater in Kalamazoo, Michigan. If you haven't been to one of these events and you love live mma, then you are truly missing out. Amir Khila represents mma the right way giving it the respect it deserves. This is no sloppy poor put together event, this is the real deal. Pre sale starts this Friday, so get your seats now. You can get your tickets from Ticketmaster, or the State Theater box office. If your looking for a last minute Valentines gift tickets for this event are a great idea.

Exclusive: James Lee Talks UFC in Detroit, Return to The Ring, and Strippers!

James Lee is a staple of the Michigan MMA scene and one of the coolest mofos you'll meet in the game so it's a shame that he won't be competing on the UFC's first card in Detroit since 1996. Lee has had an extended absence from combat sports since injuring his back in his last fight and some legal issues with some unscrupulous gym owners which may have led to some fans thinking he was retired. That is not the case. The injury coupled with legal troubles from a dispute with his former fight team home have kept him in limbo, but he tells us that it won't be long until he is ready to compete again. Having fought for the UFC, Pride, and a number of other promotions since the days of NHB, we look forward to seeing Detroit's own hold it down for Michigan in the cage soon. James also talks to us about meathead MMA fans, UFC in Detroit, and Strippers. Check out the interview and if you are a Michigan MMA hopeful be sure to get down with James Lee's Mash Fight Team.

Exclusive: Gym Profile/Interview with Amir Killah of Lightning Kicks

Amir Killah is the owner and head trainer of Lightning Kicks Gym in Kalamazoo, MI. Amir started out in the traditional martial arts and eventually transitioned to MMA as the sport exploded on to the scene. Killah is a training partner of Jeremy Horn and also makes trips down to Matt Hughes and Robbie Lawlor's Hit Squad Gym to train there as well. Amir took some time to talk about his gym, his students, and the events in Kalamazoo. Keep an eye out for Amir as he set to be more active in his professional fighting career now that MMA is officially sanctioned in Michigan.