Could we see Chris Buffaloe in a Fight For It cage? After this past weekend at Rocket Combat Sports, that question feels more realistic than ever. Buffaloe defended his 145-pound kickboxing title against Anthony White in a fight that quickly turned into a barn burner from start to finish. Both men brought impact, toughness, and style into the ring, delivering the kind of battle that keeps fans locked in from the opening bell to the final round. With new talent constantly rising through the regional scene, Buffalo feels like the type of action fighter who could become a natural fit for the Fight For It atmosphere.
Chris Buffaloe and Anthony White delivered the kind of kickboxing fight that leaves both athletes changed afterward. Over five rounds, the matchup evolved from a fast-paced technical battle into a war of pressure, body damage, and resilience. White showcased a slick Muay Thai style built around teeps, knees, and long-range control, while Buffaloe steadily transformed the fight into a pressure cooker with relentless forward movement, heavy switch kicks, and crushing body work. By the championship rounds, the momentum had shifted heavily toward Buffaloe, whose pressure and liver attacks visibly wore White down despite White’s refusal to mentally break. It was the type of performance that reminded fans why Buffaloe has developed a reputation for never being in a boring fight.
Now the conversation shifts toward the possibility of Buffaloe stepping into a Fight For It cage with championship implications surrounding the 145-pound division. Fight For It has built a reputation around action fighters, momentum swings, and pressure-filled moments, and Buffaloe’s style feels built for that environment. His ability to blend technical kickboxing with calculated violence could immediately shake up the division and create intriguing matchups under the FFI lights. If Buffaloe enters into the title picture, the entire division may suddenly have a new problem walking toward them.