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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Douglas (ranked 3460 p4p, 343 weight class) and Russel Bufalino (ranked 3965 p4p, 390 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Problems lil scrappy. Russel Bufalino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russel Bufalino!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bufalino throws a sloppy body shot
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Douglas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Douglas misses its intended target.
Douglas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bufalino tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bufalino.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Bufalino manages to avoid it.
Bufalino throws a sloppy body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bufalino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.
Bufalino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas punishes Bufalino's body with a nice straight punch.
Bufalino misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bufalino manages to avoid it.
Douglas slips under a jab from Bufalino.
Douglas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas tries to bum rush Bufalino with a series of wild strikes but Bufalino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Bufalino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Bufalino looks to move away, Douglas throws a big counter combo but Bufalino just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bufalino.
We've been told by Douglas's head coaches at Kush Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bufalino moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Bufalino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bufalino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Douglas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bufalino throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Bufalino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bufalino just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas defending well as Bufalino loads up on a big left hand.
Bufalino slips under a jab.
Douglas slips under a jab from Bufalino.
Bufalino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bufalino has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas digs a right hand underneath Bufalino's ribcage. Bufalino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bufalino - that landed with a thud.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Douglas tries a body shot but Bufalino blocks it.
Bufalino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bufalino controls his hands.
Bufalino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Douglas tries to work over Bufalino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bufalino pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bufalino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bufalino cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Bufalino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Douglas gets through Bufalino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bufalino has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
A shot in the inside from Douglas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
A body shot lands from Douglas.
A right handed body shot lands from Bufalino.
A body shot lands from Douglas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Bufalino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bufalino blocking some punches.
Bufalino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Douglas working aggressively here.
Bufalino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
Bufalino presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Bufalino.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Douglas working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Bufalino stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Bufalino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bufalino lands a body punch.
Bufalino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bufalino.
Bufalino lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bufalino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Bufalino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Bufalino takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Bufalino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Bufalino darts in and clinches Douglas up against the cage.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bufalino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bufalino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bufalino blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bufalino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bufalino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bufalino blocks a body shot from Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Bufalino is struggling to control the position.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bufalino prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Bufalino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bufalino.
Bufalino tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas being controlled against the cage.
Bufalino tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Bufalino misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bufalino.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Bufalino controls the action.
Bufalino tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Bufalino back against the cage.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bufalino's elbow.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bufalino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bufalino controls his hands.
Douglas working aggressively here.
Bufalino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bufalino misses with a body punch.
Bufalino is trying to stall.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bufalino can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Bufalino gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bufalino pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bufalino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bufalino.
Bufalino receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bufalino.
Douglas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Douglas working aggressively here.
Douglas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bufalino.
Bufalino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Douglas as the two fighters clinch.
Bufalino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Douglas tries a body shot but Bufalino blocks it.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bufalino in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bufalino's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bufalino.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Russel Bufalino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bufalino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bufalino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bufalino misses with a punch to the body.
Bufalino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Bufalino controls the action.
Bufalino blocking some punches.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bufalino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russel Bufalino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bufalino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bufalino misses with a double jab
and Bufalino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bufalino.
A counter left hand to the body from Douglas misses its target.
Bufalino thuds his right hand into Douglas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bufalino looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
It looked like Douglas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bufalino.
Douglas stuns Bufalino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bufalino takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Bufalino - just one landing.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bufalino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bufalino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bufalino tries to clinch but Douglas moves away
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bufalino throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Bufalino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bufalino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Douglas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bufalino lands a slapping body shot.
Bufalino cracks Douglas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bufalino throws out the jab.
Bufalino misses with a right hand
and Douglas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Bufalino.
Douglas staying out of range there.
Bufalino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Bufalino misses the target.
Douglas misses with a looping right.
Russel Bufalino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Bufalino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Douglas throws a body shot but no joy.
Bufalino drops his hands momentarily and Douglas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Douglas walks into a jab.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bufalino.
Douglas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Bufalino misses.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Bufalino avoids it well.
Bufalino throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Bufalino misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Bufalino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Bufalino coming out on top.
Bufalino throws a sloppy body shot
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Bufalino moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Douglas.
Bufalino looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Bufalino with a jab.
Bufalino misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Bufalino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Bufalino.
Bufalino looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Bufalino.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bufalino at a distance.
Bufalino throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Douglas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rick Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bufalino misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Douglas misses.
Despite the aggression on Bufalino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bufalino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Douglas misses with a hook. Bufalino ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Bufalino misses.
Bufalino takes the fight into the clinch.
Russel Bufalino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas tries to work over Bufalino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Bufalino.
Bufalino pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Douglas.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rick Douglas.
Well Bufalino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Russel Bufalino!
Russel Bufalino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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