路易斯顿, 缅因 (十一月 29, 2017) - 新英格兰战斗 (NEF) 返回刘易斯顿 星期六, 二月 3, 2018 与拼促销的下一个混合武术事件, “NEF 32: 超级 星期六.” 今天早些时候，, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card. 瑞恩·伯吉斯 (2-2) 将面临 内特鲍彻 (2-1) 在125磅重的战斗.
Ryan Burgess is wrestling royalty at his alma mater, 山谷高中, 位于拉姆福德, 缅因. Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley wrestlers to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his focus to mixed martial arts. He is currently a member of Berserkers MMA based in Rumford. Burgess is the former NEF amateur flyweight champion. NEF 32 will see him return to the cage after a year’s absence.
“I’m very excited for this opportunity to get back in the cage,” 伯吉斯说. “I’ve taken some time off to make proper adjustments and focus on my career that started not long before my last fight. I’m ready to take my belt back and right now only one guy stands in my way. It’s not every day you can go to an MMA fight and watch two men who saw each other grow up scrap. 例如 2月3日, 内特, we will see what you’re made of.”
Nate Boucher began wrestling at five-years old and due to some off-the-mat issues, never achieved the high school statistics of his upcoming adversary, 伯吉斯. 然而, Boucher’s wrestling skills were on full display back in August 2017at NEF 30 when he defeated Maine wrestling legend and four-time state champion Jeremiah Barkac (0-1) 通过第一轮提交. 鲍彻, who grew-up admiring Burgess’ prowess on the mat, is anxious to test himself against such a decorated grappler and prove that his wrestling stands up against the best. He will be looking to rebound from a split decision loss to Justin Witham (4-4) earlier this month in an unsuccessful bid for the vacant flyweight title. It was a fight many in attendance felt Boucher had won.
“The disappointment of the decision going against me on November 3rd still stings,” said Boucher. “I’m confident that I beat Justin Witham that night, even though two of the three judges didn’t see it that way. 所以, I’m going to get right back on the horse—it’s what we do—and take on the guy that holds a win over Witham in Ryan Burgess. I grew-up watching Ryan wrestle. We’re from the same town and I know what he brings to the fight. 我会准备好的. I’m coming for my title and no one is going to get in my way.”
NEF的下一个混合武术事件, “NEF 32: 超级 星期六,” 将看到该公司使其回归到安德罗斯科银行Colisée酒店的Lewiston, 缅因. 该活动预定于 星期六, 二月 3, 2018. 门票现已在网上发售 www.TheColisee.com.