With a youthful look that betrays his status as a veteran competitor, Bruce Ries is making growing waves in the Colorado MMA community. The former standout wrestler and Ring of Fire veteran from Pueblo, Colorado has become a staple of the states southern scene and is making positive moves towards success. It wasn’t always so however, as his early career was a lesson in self sacrifice and personal growth. Having lost his first two pro fights as a smaller welterweight “The Moose” as he is called had to make some tough decisions to get back to his normal fighting weight of 155. With a renewed passion and the guidance of team members Donnie Liles and Jeff Santos he set out to refocus and refine his approach to training and it has paid off with his last 3 fights all in his favor. Ries is known for his uncanny clinch game and plans to continue working to diversify his ever evolving skillset. “I try to train and spar with guys who are better than me whether its with my team here at home or in Colorado Springs at Pariah and I believe that one should never stop growing.” “Years ago I came in as just a wrestler, but I work hard to add at least one new tool to my arsenal every fight.”
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Ries vs Caballero Ring of Fire
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Ries, now 24 years old recently signed a management agreement with burgeoning mma organization “Global Proving Ground” (www.globalprovingground.com) and is optimistic about where his career is headed. When asked what advice he would give to aspiring young fighters he stated: “Life’s too short to live with halfway attempts, you gotta be all the way in or get all the way out, no excuses no regrets”. -ed
Bruce Ries Highlight reel
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