Savage Entertainment is making its long-awaited return to Neisen's Sports Bar in Savage, and the organization is bringing the MNMMANEWS Fighter of the Year and the Amateur of the Year with it.

Oh yeah, and those pesky Canadians are back!

"Blizzard Bash" is set for 8:30 p.m. Saturday, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission, $50 for VIP seating and $75 for ringside tables. Tickets will be available at the door or online at www.savage-entertainment.com

In addition to some of the top names from Minnesota, Saturday also will be a showcase of many of the best 135-pounders from the Midwest.

Fighting in the night's main event is one half of the "Bash Brothers," MN Militia standout Marvin Blumer.

Blumer, who is a coming off a tough decision loss in Japan, will take on FAFIA's Rocco Maggiore.

Blumer is currently 5-2 as a professional and is ranked No. 5 in the latest MNMMANEWS Unified Rankings. Maggiore recently fell out of the rankings, but he's 3-1 and coming off an impressive win over Dan Wales in St. Cloud earlier this month.

"I think it's a good fight for both guys," matchmaker Austin Judge said. "Marvin is coming off a tough loss over in Tokyo. He was taken down and controlled on the ground despite attempting many submissions. The Japanese fighter was very reluctant to stand with him and wouldn't really open up on the ground. On the other hand, Rocco is coming off a recent win over Wales. He showed a lot of patience and poise in that fight against an experienced pro. I think at this point in their careers, it's a good fight for both guys. Marvin is looking for a big win, and Rocco looks to keep winning and keep climbing. He's asked for the toughest guys Minnesota has to offer at the weight."

While Blumer and Maggiore hope to dazzle fans in the main event, another 135-pound