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Anthony Johnson slams Bruce Buffer for suggesting fighters “become irrelevant” when they leave the UFC
Anthony Johnson has slammed Bruce Buffer for suggesting fighters “become irrelevant” when they leave the UFC. The topic of fighter pay, or a lack there of, has been a hot topic in recent weeks. Reigning UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is currently at a standoff with promotional executives over his existing contract, and boxer Jake […]
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Bruce Buffer cautions fighters about parting ways with the UFC: “You become irrelevant when you leave”
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer has warned fighters against leaving the promotion during a fascinating podcast exchange. Over the course of the last few weeks and months, the discussion surrounding the future of Francis Ngannou has intensified. The man known as “The Predator” has become synonymous with both success and controversy, especially after his win over […]
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Bruce Buffer provides positive health update after missing UFC 267
UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer provided a positive health update after missing UFC 267 due to testing positive for COVID-19. Buffer is typically the man on the mic in the Octagon during the UFC’s numbered cards, but for the first since in 25 years, he will be missing a numbered UFC card. The reason is […]
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Bruce Buffer contracts COVID-19 ahead of UFC 267, will miss first numbered event in 25 years
Bruce Buffer’s historic streak of calling UFC numbered events will end. Buffer will miss UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after contracting COVID-19. MMAJunkie first reported the news he wouldn’t be the Octagon announcer and at the press conference, White confirmed Buffer had COVID-19. “Buffer got COVID,” White said. “He didn’t want to make […]
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Bruce Buffer shares his list of the greatest UFC fighters of all time
A member of the UFC organization for over 25 years, Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer shared his list of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. Buffer has been the man with the mic dating all the way back to 1996, so he’s seen many fighters come and go over the years, and some of them […]
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Video | Bruce Buffer hired to dump a dude’s girlfriend on Cameo
UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer was hired by some guy on the Internet to help dump his girlfriend with a Buffer video on Cameo. Buffer has been the lead UFC ring announcer for many years, but he is a man of many hats and has numerous other ventures outside of the Octagon. One of those […]
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Bruce Buffer looks back on elevator fight with Frank Trigg
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer recently looked back on his infamous elevator brawl with former UFC welterweight contender Frank Trigg. Buffer opened up on this incident on the UFC Fight Pass original series Fightlore. The man! The myth! The legend! Head to @UFCFightPass to learn more @BruceBuffer 🎤 [ 📱: https://t.co/NProZppeoV ] pic.twitter.com/iOv5uqKOWG — UFC (@ufc) […]
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Video | Bruce Buffer gives Anderson Silva a special introduction for his final UFC fight
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer paid tribute to Anderson Silva by taking a knee for the legend in his final fight with the promotion. “The Spider” stepped into the Octagon for the final time on Saturday night as he was beaten in the fourth round by middleweight contender Uriah Hall. The two men embraced after the […]
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Bruce Buffer reveals the UFC fight he is most looking forward to this year
The fourth quarter of 2020 appears to be a good one for the UFC and Bruce Buffer has his eye on one fight. The promotion will see massive fights like Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje, Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa, and possible title defenses of Kamaru Usman and Petr Yan. It makes the end of […]
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Bruce Buffer expects to continue being the voice of the Octagon for “at least another 10 years”
Bruce Buffer isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Buffer has been the voice of the Octagon for over 25 years. As of late has had to provide the same energy with no fans in the building. Yet, for Buffer, he says even when fans are in arenas, the introduction has always just been him and the […]
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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 8 with Bruce Buffer, Clay Collard, Giga Chikadze & Zak Cummings
The eighth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 8. We’re first joined by the voice of the Octagon, Bruce Buffer (1:46). Next, former UFC featherweight and Top Rank boxing star, Clay Collard (15:38) comes on. Then, rising featherweight contender, Giga Chikadze (27:47) joins the program. […]
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Bruce Buffer on UFC 249 situation: ‘I have no idea about anything’
Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer is willing to work at UFC 249 on April 18 — provided the UFC can find a location for the card and ensure the safety of staff and fighters during the coronavirus pandemic. “I stand on the basis that, if there’s an event announced – based on the location, the safety […]
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Bruce Buffer wants Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre ‘mega fight’
“The Veteran Voice of the Octagon” Bruce Buffer is fantasizing about a Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre fight — even if he thinks it’s just a pipe dream. Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since his historic loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. He vacated the Octagon after tapping out in the fourth round and hasn’t […]
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VIDEO | Watch coaches, Bruce Buffer react to Cody Garbrandt getting KO’d at UFC 235
In the first bout of the stacked UFC 235 main card last Saturday, former UFC bantamweight king Cody Garbrandt stepped into the Octagon with dangerous Brazilian contender Pedro Munhoz. The goal for the fighter they call “No Love” was to rebound from a pair of knockout losses to reigning champion TJ Dillashaw. Unfortunately for the […]
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Bruce Buffer suggests Daniel Cormier should retire in favor of a trilogy bout with Jon Jones
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer doesn’t think a trilogy fight between bitter rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier “should happen”. The long time voice of the octagon, Buffer, shared his thoughts on the matter during a recent interview with Express Sport. “I don’t think it should happen unless they want it to happen,” Buffer said at […]
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Bruce Buffer backtracks on Nate Diaz comments, clarifies on what he meant by “bow”
Over the weekend, UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer made some comments about lightweight contender Nate Diaz. Buffer explained that, in his opinion, Nate Diaz’s bellicose attitude toward the UFC is unwarranted. In fact, he said that he felt that Diaz should “bowing” to UFC President Dana White. “Nate, I heard you made 7 or more […]
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Nate Diaz fires back at Bruce Buffer for recent comments “I Bow down to no one ever!”
It did not take long for former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz to clap back at UFC announcer Bruce Buffer for his recent comments. Earlier today Bruce Buffer made headlines when he suggested that instead of complaining, Nate Diaz should be “bowing to Dana White” every time he sees him. “Nate, I heard you […]
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Bruce Buffer on if Daniel Cormier is the GOAT with a win over Stipe Miocic, ‘You can’t argue that at all’
Article written by Mike Pendleton When Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic battle for the heavyweight title at UFC 226, it will be the biggest super fight in the history of the division, with the heavyweight champion and light heavyweight champion going to war, with the title of ‘baddest man on the planet’ up for grabs. […]
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Bruce Buffer goes off on Conor McGregor after “disgusting” actions in Brooklyn
Conor McGregor‘s crazed rampage in Brooklyn generated a tidal wave of scorn, as dozens of notable members of the MMA community have spoken out against his actions. One of the latest to do so was Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer, who went off on the Irishman in an airport interview with TMZ. “As a whole everybody’s got […]
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Jean Claude Van Damme and Bruce Buffer looking in better shape than many half their age
How many 56-year-olds and 60-year olds do you see at the gym that are looking in better physical shape than many half their age? 56-year-old martial arts movie star Jean Claude Van Damme and 60-year-old UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer would be those guys. Van Damme is obviously no stranger to fitness. His physique, flexibility, […]
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Bruce Buffer makes unique comparison between Amanda Nunes and Chuck Liddell
Late last month, in the main event of UFC 207, Ronda Rousey made her long-awaited return to the Octagon opposite reigning women’s bantamweight Queen Amanda Nunes. Rousey’s comeback did not go the way she planned, as she was knocked senseless by Nunes in just 48 seconds. Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer had a front-row seat for […]
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VIDEO| Bruce Buffer Weighs in On UFC 205 Mistake: “To Look at Tyron Woodley, I Felt Bad”
One of the most memorable moments of Saturday night’s historic UFC 205 was the strange drama surrounding the result of Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson’s welterweight title fight. To recount, Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer first announced the result as a split decision win for Tyron Woodley. In the subsequent moments, Buffer announced that the fight was actually […]
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VIDEO | Bruce Buffer injures knee, falls while lip syncing
Thursday afternoon during UFC Fight Week, Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer hurt his knee while partaking in a lip sync battle. Buffer, noticeably in pain over the injury, continued to perform until his knee locked up on him and he took a painful tumble to the ground. Buffer was then spotted later that night at the […]