"The Veteran Voice of the Octagon" is a star.Bruce Buffer was once looked at as the brother of Michael "Let's Get Ready to Rumble" Buffer but over the course of the last thirteen years Bruce has staked his claim as one of the great ring announcers in combat sports. Now, I think most would agree - he is the dominant Buffer brother.
He is known for a few critical pieces of UFC productions including his opening for televised events (Ladies and Gentlemen...WE ARE LIVE!!) and for his main event introductions (IT'S TIME!!!!). He gets the attention of every fan in the arena and alerts viewers that it is time to stare.
What is the thing that sets him apart from the rest? Maybe the promotion he works for? Or maybe it is "The Buffer 180." We've all seen it before, but did you know it had a title? Motioning towards one side of the Octagon, he quickly does the 180 and points to the fighter being introduced. Many fighters play into it, many other just feel the energy he brings, I just laugh...every...single...time.
He gets the energy level high before fights and gets every set of eyes in the place focused on the upcoming action. I think he role in the UFC is under appreciated and for that, I salute you Mr. Buffer.
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