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James Lee

TRAINING: Daily work in all aspects of MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in wrestling when I was 12. I started training because I had a bad childhood - I am angry inside.

What ranks and titles have you held? Black belt in kickboxing, blue belt in jiu-jitsu
Amateur accomplishments? State champ in freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman, All-American in wrestling: freestyle and Greco, full contact karate champ in 93

Pro accomplishments? King of The Cage light heavyweight champion, Gladiator Challenge middleweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? None

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to college, no degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? I owned a mortgage company and I own an agency for strippers - I place them in strip bars.

Favorite striking technique? Left cross

Favorite submission? Key lock